surgical Gi and gastro presentation

Question 1

Glasgow blatchford score

Answer 1

used prior to endoscopy

score of 0=outpatietn

Question 2

Rockall score

Answer 2

used after endoscopy for risk assessment of rebleeding

Question 3

CEAP Clinical Score for varicose veins

Answer 3

C2A Varicose veins without any symptoms (Asymptomatic)
C2S Varicose veins with symptoms
C3 Swollen ankle (oedema) due to varicose veins or hidden varicose veins (venous reflux)
C4 Skin damage due to varicose veins or hidden varicose veins (venous reflux)

Question 4

management of upper GI bleed

Answer 4

unstable patient - 2 bore IV cannula fluid rests then if varicella IV treipressin and antibodiotcis then endoscopic band ligation or adrenaline injections ( if gastric ulcer)