Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
Management
- Resuscitation: Correction of hemorrhagic oligemia
- Establish diagnosis
History
Physical examination
Help of laboratory investigations
Diagnostic endoscopies at the earliest
3. Treatment of cause
- Upper GI:
Variceal bleeding
Nonvariceal bleeding
- Lower GI:
Bleeding hemorrhoids
Polyps — Carcinoma
Diverticular diseases
Angiodysplasia
Vascular malformation
Open surgical or interventional endoscopy or interventional radiology could be utilized to arrest hemorrhage depending on the condition and availability of the modality of treatment.