Risk Factors
This chronic liver condition is the most common cause of esophageal varices due to portal hypertension.
What is cirrhosis?
Vomiting bright red blood is a hallmark symptoms of ruptured esophageal varices.
What is hematemesis?
This class of medications reduces portal pressure to prevent bleeding.
What are propranolol or Nadolol (Beta Blockers)?
The highest priority nursing intervention during active bleeding.
What is hemodynamic stabilization/Airway?
This diagnostic procedure uses a flexible camera to directly visualize and treat bleeding varices.
What is Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?
Excessive long-term consumption of this substance can lead to liver damage and varices.
What is alcohol?
Dizziness, Tachycardia, and low blood pressure are signs of this complication of bleeding.
What is blood loss or hemorrhage?
This medication is often given IV to reduce portal blood flow during acute bleeding.
What is Octreotide?
Two large-bore lines are inserted for rapid administration of fluids and this product.
What are blood products?
A low level of this blood component may indicate bleeding.
What is Hemoglobin?
Scarring of the liver increases pressure in this major vein system supplying the liver.
What is portal hypertension?
This life-threatening condition can occur after massive bleeding from varices.
What is hypovolemic Shock?
This emergency endoscopic procedure places rubber bands around varices.
What is Endoscopic Variceal Ligation.
Frequent monitoring of this vital sign helps detect worsening hemorrhage.
What is blood pressure?
This lab tests evaluates liver function by measuring enzymes such as AST and ALT.
What are liver function tests?