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What is the purpose of GI bleeding studies?
These studies are designed to find the source of blood loss from the GI tract; that is the stomach, small bowel, or colon. They work best when bleeding is either too slow, intermittent, or too rapid to be identified by other means.
What is population studies?
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What is GI bleeding?
Gastro-Intestinal bleeding. Bleeding into the digestive tract usually from an ulcer or internal injury.
How do GI bleeding scans work?
Bleeding scans are based on the accumulation of radioactive material as it exits from the vessels during a bleeding episode.
How does Citalopram interact with NSAIDs?
If you take citalopram (Celexa,Cipramil) and NSAID you have a greater risk of stomach bleeding or bleeding in the GI tract. Always use something to protect you stomach if you combine these. Omeprazole is sometimes given to avoid internal bleeding if SSRI's and NSAID's are combined.
What are the nursing responsibilities of carbocisteine?
1. Assess the patient for any history of hypersensitivity or allergy to Carbocisteine. 2. Special precautions: GI bleeding, pregnancy 3. Special precaution: history of gastric or duodenal ulcer & GI bleeding. Pregnancy & lactation. 4. Use with caution in patients with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding since mucolytics may disrupt the gastric mucosal barrier.
What lab value you will monitor for GI bleeding?
hgb, hct, plt and rbc (cbc)
Which blood tests are run to determine GI bleeding?
The tests normally used to look for Gastrointestinal bleeding are:Fecal Occult Blood Test (simplest) -- tests for blood in feces.Lower GI Series (Barium Enema) -- non invasive Xrays of the colon/bowelColonoscopy -- endoscopy of the colon/bowelOther test may be used but these are the most common. Blood tests are not normally used to look for GI bleeding
What are the major causes of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by bleeding in the any part of the upper and lower GI tracts. It can also be caused by hemorrhoids, colon or stomach cancer, and gastric ulcers.
What is the icd 9 code for gi bleed?
578.9 is the ICD9 code for GI bleeding if you don't know where it's coming from. There are additional codes if you can narrow down the diagnosis.
GI bleeding - series?
Normal anatomyThe gastrointestinal tract starts at the mouth, which leads to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and finally, the rectum and anus. The GI tract is a long, hollow, muscular tube through which food passes and nutrients are absorbed.IndicationBleeding from the GI tract is a common medical problem. Patients usually notice either dark red blood or bright red blood in their stool.Ulcers of the stomach and duodenum are common causes of bleeding from the upper GI tract. Bleeding can also occur in the lower GI tract (colon). Diverticular bleeding is a common cause of lower GI bleeding.Procedure, part 1The first step in the treatment of GI bleeding is to locate the source of the bleeding. Patients who have lost significant amounts of blood are transfused with blood.Next, an endoscopy is used to locate the source of the bleeding. Upper endoscopy is generally performed first, and if no bleeding source is located, then lower endoscopy is performed. During an endoscopy, the patient is usually sedated but awake.Procedure, part 2In many cases, GI bleeding will stop on its own, with no treatment. In other cases, treatment can be provided with the endoscope, most often in the form of cautery (electrocoagulation) of the site of bleeding.Procedure, part 3If the bleeding cannot be stopped using the endoscope, surgery may be required. The bleeding segment of intestine or stomach is removed. However, most cases of GI bleeding are managed succesfully with endsocopy.Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/31/2011David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What color tube is to be used for bleeding and coagulation studies?
Light blue tube with sodium citrate additive is used for bleeding and coagulation studies as it helps to prevent blood from clotting by binding calcium.
