Upper GI bleed Flashcards
1
Q
4 mai ncauses of GI bleed
A
Mallory Weiss Tear
Peptic ulcer
Oesophageal varices
Boerhaave’s syndrome
2
Q
What is key to order in regards to blood transfusion
A
Group + Save
3
Q
When do we give bloods
A
Hb <7
4
Q
What do we give for variceal bleeding
A
IV Tesmopressin
5
Q
What investigation do we need to do for upper GI bleed?
A
Stabilise them
Endoscopy
