GIB Crossword

The patient's _______ must be secured before placing the Blakemore tube.
The most common antibiotic used for GIB.
If the Blakemore tube migrates, you must immediately ____ the Blakemore!
In the Mass Transfusion Protocol, the patient with the active type and screen will receive _____ units of blood products within the box.
This balloon is inflated first.
This device is used to hold traction to the Blakemore tube.
The RN must assess the Blakemore every ______ for migration.
Acute hemorrhage occurs when varices rupture due to increased portal __________.
The "Request for _______ of Blood" form should be sent with a patient label attached for Mass Transfusion products.
This device is used to assess pressure within the esophageal balloon.
Increased pressure from the balloons can cause tissue _________.
One risk factor for UGIB is chronic _______ use.
The drug ________ reduces splanchnic and hepatic blood flow.
A continuous infusion of ________ will likely be started to help reduce gastric acid production and tissue erosion.
In the Mass Transfusion Protocol, the physician must complete the "Emergency Release of Blood to _________" form in order to receive blood products.
These should be kept at the bedside at all times when a Blakemore is present!
Constant _________ should be maintained to prevent slipping of the tubes.
When banding is unsuccessful, a _____ procedure may be done.
The Blakemore should not be in place for greater than _________ hours.
The Blakemore has _____ balloons.
If the patient does not have a type and screen only ____ units of PRBCs will be released.
The RN must obtain a _____ ______ ________ as soon as possible (if not already obtained) after initiation of the Mass Transfusion Protocol.
_________ requires a central line and helps vasoconstrict to reduce portal pressure.
Goals for upper GIB management includes stabilizing, restoring intravascular ________, locating & stopping the bleed.
This must be completed before inflating the esophageal balloon.