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Authors: Lauren Stern,Vijay Lapsia

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Isotonic fluid or blood

 

If upper GI bleed:
Nasogastric tube and lavage

 

Check CBC, PT, PTT, INR, type and screen
Liver disease: FFP
Kidney disease: DDAVP
On anticoagulation: Stop

 

GI consult

Ligament of Treitz

Above = upper GI bleed
Hematemesis
Melena
Coffee ground emesis
Bright red bold per rectum (very rapid bleed)

 

Below = lower GI bleed
Bright red blood per rectum
Hematochezia
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