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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which of the following treatment modalities is not used for management of acute blood loss due to ruptured esophageal varices
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The correct answer is  Management of acute variceal bleeding Admit to ICU Blood resuscitation (upto Hb level of 8gm/dl) In patients with severe Coagulopathy - FFP and platelets Sho time antibiotic prophylaxis - ceftriaxone1gm/day IV often given Vasopressin( IV dose of 0.2-0.8 units/ min Somatostatin and octreotide Endoscopic sclerotherapy Shunt therapy or TIPS - refractory bleeding Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1437-1440