Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm



Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR

Initial Stabilization

Concern for Liver Disease

Consult GI ± EGD



Causes of Upper GI Bleed:

 • Peptic Ulcer Disease

 • Variceal Bleeding

 • Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave

 • Dieulafoy

 • Esophagitis

 • Aortoenteric fistula

 • Hemobilia

 • Hemosuccus pancreaticus

 • GAVE (idiopathic, liver, CTD, renal)



Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD



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