Upper GI bleed Flashcards
1
Q
Haematemesis
A
Vomiting blood
2
Q
Malaena
A
Digested blood which is passed through the GI tract and exits as a dark red tarry stool
3
Q
Most common causes
A
Duodenal ulcer
Gastric ulcer
Varices
Mallory Weiss Tear
4
Q
Emergency management
A
Resuscitation
Urgent endoscopy
5
Q
Blatchford score
A
0-1 ; low risk GI bleed
2-5 ; medium risk GI bleed
>6 ; high risk GI bleed
