Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (37 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

17 Aug 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


Unlimited Nurse CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6821 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 8103.5 hours of CE.

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$37.50 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$89 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$139 per 1 year per user
 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding describes blood loss from a gastrointestinal source localized to the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, proximal to the ligament of Treitz. In the United States, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is the most common GI diagnosis requiring hospitalization; upper GI bleeding is estimated to occur in 80 to 150 out of 100,000 people each year, with an estimated mortality rate of 2% to 10%. Upper GI bleeding may be acute or chronic, slow or brisk, obscure or overt, depending on the underlying etiology, bleeding rate, and chronicity of blood loss. Gastrointestinal manifestations of upper GI bleeding include hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, hematochezia, or melena. Patients may also experience systemic symptoms such as syncope, fatigue, palpitations, exertional dyspnea, or weakness. Timely triage, early resuscitation, and endoscopic evaluation are critical to improving outcomes for patients with upper GI bleeding. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in recognizing upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk factors and clinical features, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional management approach to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding based on their clinical history and presentation.

  • Determine the etiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding using diagnostic tools.

  • Apply best practices and evidence-based guidelines when evaluating and treating a patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

  • Develop and implement interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Kevin O. on 8/21/2021

Thiago C. on 9/7/2021

Kristen C. on 6/22/2022

John M. on 10/13/2022

david h. on 11/24/2022

Gary D. on 12/28/2022

Julie V. on 3/22/2023

Kayode B. on 4/1/2023

Gunwant S. on 4/2/2023

on 4/10/2023

Ejaz J. on 4/9/2023

Daniela E. on 5/4/2023

Brad S. on 5/23/2023

Bryan B. on 6/7/2023

Gary A. on 7/5/2023

Michele N. on 7/16/2023

Michelle C. on 8/17/2023

Janet S. on 8/25/2023

Ryan M. on 9/1/2023

Sonia A. on 9/27/2023

rajab i. on 10/10/2023

Cheryl S. on 11/23/2023

Tarik H. on 11/25/2023

maria m. on 12/30/2023

Adel H. on 1/9/2024

Jonathan A. on 1/28/2024

michael l. on 2/18/2024

Dipesh B. on 2/20/2024

Chaitanya P. on 2/28/2024

Katie m. on 7/16/2024

Moya W. on 7/22/2024

Timothy H. on 8/27/2024

Rebecca E. on 9/19/2024

Rudy M. on 9/23/2024

Aastha J. on 9/28/2024

Adrian d. on 12/1/2024

Penny P. on 12/7/2024

Unlimited Nurse CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6821 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 8103.5 hours of CE.

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$37.50 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$89 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$139 per 1 year per user