1 What are the top three causes of cancer deaths in the United States? Lung, breast or prostate, and colon cancer. 2 List a few of the presenting symptoms of patients with colorectal cancer Intermittent rectal bleeding, vague abdominal pain,…
1 Describe the initial treatment of a patient who presents with massive lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding Assessment of ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation). Vital signs including orthostatics should be assessed to determine the severity of blood loss. Treatment begins with resuscitation.…
1 What is upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB)? Bleeding from a gastrointestinal (GI) source proximal to the ligament of Treitz (i.e., from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum). 2 What is the ligament of Treitz? It is a thin, suspensory muscle that…