Tag: Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Revisiting a Core Practice: Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cirrhotic Bleeds

by Azalia Samsam, DO and Kevin Tomecsek, MD posted September 14, 2026 No Comments

In adults with cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding, does shorter‑duration or no antibiotic prophylaxis, compared with longer‑duration prophylaxis, lead to better clinical outcomes such as reduced mortality, infection, or adverse events?

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Proton Pump Inhibitors in UGIB

by Salim Rezaie posted February 23, 2017 No Comments

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains a common reason for emergency department visits and is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and medical care costs. Often when these patients arrive, the classic IV-O2-Monitor is initiated and hemodynamic stability is assessed. One of the ...

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

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