07-29-2019, 01:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-30-2019, 03:02 PM by RichardPinto.)
Massive Upper GI Bleed
Created August 2017
Developed by:
Michelle Connell
Developed for: VCH
Submitted by: RichardPinto
Contact Email: michelle.connell@vch.ca
Peer Reviewed: Yes
Case Summary:
Patient Description:
Name:
Age: 57 year old male
Weight: 80kg
Hx of current condition:
History of Presenting Illness: The patient presents at triage with a 2-day history of vomiting, which began as coffee grounds and progressed to bright red w clots. His last drink was 3 hours ago and he stopped because of vomiting. He complains of general chest discomfort and nausea. He insists that he is “fine” and just “needs a beer”.
Social Hx:
Smoker 1ppd. ETOH Abuse. Lives with wife on North Shore
Diagnosis: UGIB
Target Learning Groups:
Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
ER
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