Can the Multistix Dipstick reliably detect the presence of blood in vomit in suspected upper GI bleeds ?
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Report By: M Davies - FY1
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Institution: Alexandra Hospital
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Date Submitted: 18th May 2010
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Last Modified: 18th May 2010
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients with a suspected GI bleed] can [urinary dipstick analysis on vomitus] be used to [reliably detect the presence of blood]