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Management of Acute Upper GI Bleed
Presented from United Arab Emirates by Dr. Prithvi Priyadarshini Shivalingaiah0
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Case Description
With a mortality rate of 2-10%, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UIB) is a frequent medical emergency. Patients who have been determined to have a very low risk of dying or needing an intervention can be treated as outpatients. Red cell transfusion at a hemoglobin level of 70–80 g/L and intravenous...
Case Summary
- The presentation focuses on the endoscopic management of acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, distinguishing between variceal and non-variceal bleeds. While fluid resuscitation remains a common aspect of the basic management, the pre and post endoscopic procedures are different in both these conditions. It also highlights the importance of differentiating between elective and emergency endoscopy based on the severity and urgency of the bleed.
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Dr. Prithvi Priyadarshini Shivalingaiah
Alumni- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health SciencesConsultant Gastroenterologist, CMC Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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