The PEPTIC study is a randomised controlled trial of a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) vs. Histamine-2 Receptor Blockers for ulcer prophylaxis on the ICU. Think Omeprazole vs. Ranitidine as your […]
JC: The PEPTIC study PPI vs H2RBs on the ICU. St Emlyn's Read More
The management of the patient with apparent lower GI (gastro-intestinal) bleeding is, in my experience at least, somewhat variable. Unlike upper GI bleeding where the standards and expectations are reasonably
JC: Lower GI bleeding guidance Read More
Earlier this week, Simon and Iain released a podcast on the management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Welcome to the blog post version, for all your textual needs. Around 60,000
Upper Gastro Intestinal Bleeding at St.Emlyn’s. Read More
Thanks for a great post, Gareth. If you’ve landed here without reading that post, hit the link – this is a follow on, a ‘deep dive’ in the words of Smart
Glasgow Blatchford Score 2 – The case for an RCT! Read More
Quick post… NICE have recently published new guidance on Upper GI bleeding. It is surprisingly sensible. I was pleased with their position on PPI’s for upper GI bleeding (not before endoscopy…). The other point
Glasgow Scores… Not just for coma any more! Read More
