Open AccessUnderstanding acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults
Author(s) -
William Pezzotti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nursing
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.187
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1538-8689
pISSN - 0360-4039
DOI - 10.1097/01.nurse.0000659292.53003.39
Subject(s) - medicine , upper gastrointestinal bleeding , intensive care medicine , acute care , gastrointestinal bleeding , psychological intervention , surgery , endoscopy , nursing , health care , economics , economic growth
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is common in both acute care and primary care settings. It can range from self-limited bleeding to life-threatening hemorrhagic emergencies. This article discusses the assessment and management of adults with acute UGIB, including pharmacologic and nursing interventions.