Ep. 23: Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

07/06/2025 1h 8min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we take a dive into the evaluation and management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding — one of the most high-stakes conditions encountered in the ICU. We’ll cover initial resuscitation, risk stratification, pharmacologic therapy, and timing of endoscopy, with a focus on both variceal and non-variceal bleeds. Tune in for practical pearls, guideline-based strategies, and real-world clinical insights.