Planning Management

Question 1

How to treat a GI bleed?

Answer 1

8 C’s

Cannulae (2 large bore)
Catheter (monitor fluid balance)
Crystalloid bolus
Cross match 6 units
Correct clotting abnormalities
Camera (endoscopy)
Culpritdrugs (e.g. stop NSAID’s, aspirin, warfarin, heparin)
Call the surgeons