Abstract
This article considers the management of the gastrointestinal bleeding patient up to the time of endoscopy and/or surgery. It deals with initial assessment, resuscitation, history taking, examination, and preparation for both endoscopy and surgery. Clinical detail is emphasized, and stress is placed on the adequate organization of a gastrointestinal bleeding unit.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 551-558 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Humans
- Medical History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Preoperative Care
- Resuscitation
- Triage