SAQ 1418 – Suspected variceal haemorrhage in chronic liver disease

A 45-year-old man with alcohol-related chronic liver disease presents with haematemesis.

You suspect variceal haemorrhage. His vital signs are GCS 14, pulse 120/min, BP 80/40 mmHg and oxygen saturation 98% on room air.

List four further investigations you would perform and justify each.

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List four resuscitation targets for blood-product replacement.

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List three treatments specific to suspected variceal bleeding.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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