interventions
What kind of diet would a patient with an UGIB be put on immediately upon admission?
NPO - rest the bowel!
most common cause of UGIB
Peptic ulcer
what medications can cause an UGIB?
NSAIDS!
what trait defines an UGIB
coffee ground emesis
how will these patients receive nutrition?
TPN in order to rest the bowel while maintaining adequate nutrition
what factors increase the risk for developing an upper GI bleed?
1. Age
2. History of previous UGIB
3. longterm use of NSAIDs
what medication decreases stomach acid production?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
what kind of foods should a person with a history of UGIB eat?
Foods with a good amount of iron!
1. red Meats
2. eggs
3. poultry
how is an UGIB diagnosed?
Endoscopy
how to prevent an upper gi bleed
1. limit alcohol use
2. avoid smoking
3. limit NSAID use
4. GERD patient, should follow treatment instructions for their diagnosis
what medication is given prior to endoscopy?
Pro-kinetic agents for better visualization
how common is an upper gi bleed
on average 100 out of 100,000 people are hospitalized with an upper gi bleed every year