Upper GI Bleeding 25.01.24 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of upper GI bleed
A
Peptic ulcers
2
Q
When would you be concerned about varices?
A
If the pt is alcoholic with upper GI bleeding
3
Q
What is the score is used to determine whether a pt with upper GI bleed should be admitted?
A
Glasgow-Blatchford score
4
Q
In variceal bleeding, what medications would you stop?
A
Antibiotics and Terlipressin
5
Q
How to treat variceal bleed?
A
Rubber band around the varices that are bleeding
6
Q
How to treat non-variceal bleeding?
A
Clips and cauterisation to stop and lessen bleeding respectively
