Early Intensive Resuscitation of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Decreases Mortality

Robin Baradarian, Susan Ramdhaney, Rajeev Chapalamadugu, Leor Skoczylas, Karen Wang, Svetlana Rivilis, Kristin Remus, Ira Mayer, Kadirawel Iswara, Scott Tenner

The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2004 · 204 citations · 16 references

Abstract

Early intensive resuscitation of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding significantly decreases mortality. Physicians involved in the care of patients with UGIB should focus on early and rapid correction of hemodynamics, HCT, and underlying coagulopathy.

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