UPper GI bleed Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two most serious symptoms of upper GI bleed?
A
Haematemisis
malaena
2
Q
What big questions should you ask in upper GI bleeding history?
A
NSAIDs, pain, heartburn (pain)
3
Q
What investigations should you do in upper Gi bleed?
A
Urea (RBS start to be digested, upper GI endoscopy. Plus normal work up
4
Q
What are the causes of upper GI bleed?
A
peptic ulcer, mallory-weiss tear, malignancy, inflammation
5
Q
what IV should upper GI bleeders be started on immediately? (2)
A
blood and PPIs
6
Q
what is a mallory-weiss tear?
A
tear from committing or wreching
