#289 Unstable Lower GI Bleeding Explained | Resuscitation, Diagnosis, and Hemorrhage Control

WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care · Jul 6, 2026 · 35m

Unstable lower gastrointestinal bleeding is a high-acuity emergency that can rapidly progress to hemorrhagic shock, massive transfusion, and death if not recognized and managed appropriately. In this episode, we review the resuscitation, diagnostic evaluation, and definitive management of unstable lower GI bleeding from an emergency medicine and critical care perspective. Topics covered include recognition of hemorrhagic shock, initial stabilization, blood product resuscitation, massive transfusion protocols, diagnostic testing, CT angiography, interventional radiology, endoscopy, surgical…