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Hematemesis — Marc J. Kahn, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Copyright of the American Society of Hematology, 2006. ISSN: 1931-6860.


I. HistoryII. Physical ExamIII. Laboratory DataIV. Differential Diagnosis
V. PathophysiologyVI. Prognosis/Clinical CourseVII. Teaching PointsVIII. Bibliography

V. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

In light of the data you have so far, which of the following should be done in caring for this patient? Select all of the choices that apply.

Type and crossmatch
Start two large-bore IVs
NG Lavage
Surgery consult
Transfuse packed red cells
Transfuse platelets
Transfuse fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
Transfuse cryoprecipitate
Give desmopressin (DDAVP)
Endoscopy


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