Topic Introduction

The incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding globally is increasing. Despite improved diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for both upper and lower GI bleeding, the in-hospital mortality for upper GI bleeding remains high. Lower GI bleeding remains an ominous sign for patients presenting with colorectal malignancies. 

While undertaking this topic, the learner will be expected to be up to date with the course objectives , advances in the diagnosis and current management protocols for patients presenting with GI bleeding

Topic Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Be conversant with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
2. Outline the epidemiology, risk factors and causes of upper and lower gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding
3. Outline the common presentation (signs and symptoms) of GI bleeding
4. Elaborate on the current diagnostic modalities used in the diagnosis of GI bleeding
5. Further define the role of endoscopy
6. Discuss the emergent, urgent and non urgent management of GI bleeding

Topic Learning Activities/Tasks

Describe the learning activities for this topic

e.g

1. Read the topic notes
2. Watch the lecturer video
3. Participate in the class discussion

Assignments and Activities

The activities include

1. Watching the two lecture videos attached

- Lecture on Upper GI Bleeding https://youtu.be/uce2cRY3tC8 

 - Lecture on Lower GI Bleeding https://youtu.be/GotjrL9Vq6E

2. Complete the two case scenarios 

3. Undertaking the quiz