| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
Stop
& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
Quiz
& Evaluation |
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Issues of immediate
importance
Hematemesis
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Source of the bleeding?
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Still actively hemorrhaging?
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit
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How low is it going to go?
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Should blood products be considered?
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Could this complicate other
medical conditions, for example coronary heart disease (?), renal function
(?).
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Is there a risk of a generalized
bleeding problem (DIC) developing as consequence of whatever is the underlying
condition?
More questions
for consideration. |
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