Abstract:IntroductionAcute gastrointestinal bleeding is a medical emergency. Some 44% of bleeds are caused by peptic ulcer disease but the most severe haemorrhage and highest mortality is seen amongst those with bleeding oesophageal or gastric varices.1 Competent triage and assessment are cornerstones of its initial management, with emphasis on identifying sick patients with life threatening haemodynamic compromise, and then initiating appropriate and timely resuscitation being of paramount importance in the patient’s … Show more
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