110 GI bleeds or Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

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110 GI bleeds or Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

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Apr 10, 2023

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Join Dr. Mike Wallace and Dan McCollum as they discuss the management of patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage. What is the initial management of these patients? Who requires blood transfusions? Which patients require admission to the floor or the ICU? Pearls and pitfalls in the management of these challenging patients are discussed. Enjoy!

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Apr 10, 2023

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