Upper GI Bleeding Explained | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Emergency Management

Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious medical emergency that can rapidly become life-threatening. In this detailed 13-minute video, you’ll learn how to recognize, evaluate, and manage upper GI bleeding step by step — from first contact in the emergency room to definitive treatment. 🔹 What this video covers: • What is Upper GI Bleeding – definition and common causes • Clinical presentation: hematemesis, melena, shock signs • Stepwise emergency approach (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) • Investigations: CBC, LFT, coagulation profile, endoscopy • Risk assessment tools (Glasgow-Blatchford, Rockall score) • Management: IV fluids, blood transfusion, PPIs, octreotide, antibiotics • When to do endoscopy & when to call surgery • Post-stabilization care and secondary prevention 📚 References: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Guidelines, NICE Guidelines, UpToDate ✅ For medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals looking to understand the real-world emergency approach to GI bleeding. #UpperGIBleeding #Gastroenterology #EmergencyMedicine #InternalMedicine #GIbleed #Hematemesis #Melena #Endoscopy #CriticalCare #MedicalEducation #DoctorExplains #HealthLearning #DigestiveHealth #MedicineLecture #ClinicalMedicine