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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Full StomachAspirationRSIHypovolemiaOptimize HydrationHypotensionAvoid HypotensionShockAnemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)Avoid HypothermiaAvoid AcidosisAvoid Beta BlockersTachycardiaSepsisCoagulopathyPortal Hypertension

Pathophysiology

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is blood loss from a source above the ligament of Treitz. Peptic ulcer disease accounts for 40% to 50% of cases, then erosive esophagitis at 11%, duodenitis at...

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