9. Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

By the early 20th century, endoscopy had evolved from candle-lit brass tubes into electrically illuminated rigid instruments. The decisive shift toward flexibility — the stage upon which Rudolf Schindler would make his contribution — was the product of several converging advances ...  Show more

By the mid-19th century, improvements in illumination and optics transformed endoscopy from a theoretical idea into a practical clinical tool, culminating in Antoine Jean Desormeaux's work in Paris in 1853. Building on Bozzini's Lichtleiter and frustrated by diagnostic limits of ...  Show more

In this episode I cover upper GI bleeding.

If you want to follow along with written notes on upper GI bleeds go to zerotofinals.com/uppergibleed or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.

This episode covers the causes, presenta ...

Massive upper GI bleeds can be intimidating and lethal. An expeditious, multidisciplinary approach is required to improve survival and optimize patient outcomes. Time Stamps:00:12 Welcome & Introduction01:55 Goals & Objectives02:29 Common Etiologies & Differential Diagnosis for U ...  Show more

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We covered upper GI bleed a few weeks ago, but we'd be remiss if we didn't address the other half of the GI tract! This week we take you through our app ...

We investigate the claim that <span style= "font-weight: 400;">administering ketorolac (Toradol) increases bleeding and should be avoided in surgeries for which there is concern for bleeding. </span>

Claim 1. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Administration of intraoperat ...