CCFP 105 Topics: Gastrointestinal Bleeds

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, distinguishing between upper and lower GI bleeds while emphasizing the critical assessments, management protocols, and differential diagnoses for each. The discussion spans from initial stabilization techniques for unstable patients to strategies for evaluating stable GI bleed patients, and from differentiating true bleeds from mimics to identifying common causes of bleeding in both upper and lower tracts. By integrating clinical insights with practical tools like the Glasgow Blatchford score and offering engaging quizzes, the episode serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and management of GI bleeds.