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Tag: variceal bleed

Massive Upper GI Bleed

Posted on May 26, 2015June 8, 2020 by kcaners

A 58-year-old male known for alcoholism presents to the emergency department with an active, massive upper GI bleed due to esophageal varices. The patient deteriorates into hypovolemic shock requiring medical management, massive transfusion, intubation for airway protection, and insertion of a Blakemore tube.

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