DEM/MICU Interdepartmental Guidelines for Emergent GastroEsophageal Balloon Tamponade (GEBT)

Purpose: The goal of this guideline is to ensure the safety of patients and to provide the best care with the most expert staff available to perform emergent  GEBT placement with a Minnesota or  Sengstaken–Blakemore tube. MICU staff should be aware of the limited time the DEM staff have to assist with clinical services outside […]