Evidence-based management of non-variceal upper GI bleeding [electronic resource] / Joseph Sung.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Gastroenterology and hepatology: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2011Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (27 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Gastroenterology | Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage -- therapy | Upper Gastrointestinal TractOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is an important medical emergency -- The literature has provided many evidence-based management strategies -- Early endoscopy within 24 hours should be provided -- Injection for active ulcer bleeding should not be used as a monotherapy -- Thermal device (heat probe) is comparable to mechanical device (hemoclips) -- Underlying vessel beneath blood clot should exposed and treated -- Pre-endoscopy use of proton pump inhibitor may reduce need for endoscopic therapy -- Intravenous proton pump inhibitor is an important adjuvant to endoscopic therapy -- Routine second-look endoscopy is not recommended -- Surgery is still providing the ultimate hemostasis in selected cases -- Support of cardiopulmonary conditions is important to reduce mortality -- Anti-platelet agent should be restarted as soon as patient's condition stabilizes.
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