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1
Q

What is haematemesis?

A

Vomiting blood

2
Q

What is malaena?

A

Digested blood in the faeces

3
Q

Does GI bleeding cause death by itself?

A

No, death usually occurs due to complications like shock and sepsis

4
Q

How should you assess a patient who is undergoing GI bleeding?

A

ABCDE

5
Q

Which hormone are patients injected with in an attempt to stop bleeding?

A

Adrenaline

(vasoconstrictor!)

6
Q

What are varices?

A

Abnormally dilated vessels with a torturous course

7
Q

Where in the GI tract are varices found?

A

Oesophagus

Rectum

8
Q

What commonly causes varices in the oesophagus?

Which liver disease precipitates this?

A

Portal hypertension

Cirrhosis

9
Q

What are some complications of variceal bleeding?

A

Sepsis

Liver failure

10
Q

Bleeders with which lifestyle should be suspected of variceal involvement?

A

Alcoholics

11
Q

Which virus can cause liver pathology associated with varices?

A

Hepatitis

12
Q

What ADH derivative is used to achieve haemostasis in someone with a GI bleed?

A

Terlipressin

13
Q

Which technique involves using elastic bands to stop bleeds in the GI tract?

A

Ligation or banding

14
Q

The TIPS technique involves drilling a hole through the liver to ___ the portal and central venous pressure.

What effect does this have on varices?

A

equalize

varices go down