Gastrointestinal therapy techniques

Abstract

This chapter discusses gastrointestinal therapy techniques and includes discussion on insertion of a Sengstaken–Blakemore tube in critical care (discussing aspects of the procedure such as indication, equipment, preparation, insertion, post-insertion, pharmacological measures, complications, follow-up therapy) and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (including presentation, causes, hospital management, clinical approach, resuscitation, initial investigations, endoscopy, endoscopic therapy, medical therapy, and follow-up).