Review Article
A Multidisciplinary Management Algorithm of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Quality Improvement Project
Disaya Chavalitdhamrong1, Steven J. Hughes2, Patricia L. Abbitt3 and Peter V Draganov1*1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
2Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
3Department of Radiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- *Corresponding Author:
- Peter V. Draganov MD.
Professor of Medicine, University of Florida, 1329 SW 16th Street
Suite 5251, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Tel: +1-352-273-9400
Fax: +1-352-627-9002
E-mail: mailto:dragapv@medicine.ufl.edu
Received date: March 8, 2016; Accepted date: June 8, 2016; Published date: June 16, 2016
Citation: Chavalitdhamrong D, Hughes SJ, Abbitt PL, Draganov PV (2016) A Multidisciplinary Management Algorithm of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Quality Improvement Project. J Gastrointest Dig Syst 6:439. doi:10.4172/2161-069X.1000439
Copyright: © 2016 Chavalitdhamrong D, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License; which permits unrestricted use; distribution; and reproduction in any medium; provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common emergency condition requiring immediate medical attention and multidisciplinary team approach. We developed a management algorithm for acute GI bleeding in our hospital. Our preplanned acute GI bleeding protocol significantly facilitated patient management and improved communication between medical providers, patients, and their families. Management algorithm can greatly facilitate patient care and improve outcomes in acute GI bleeding situations. Our approach can serve as a framework for the establishment of similar quality improvement protocols in other institutions.
