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Abstract
Haematemesis is simply defined as “vomiting blood”. It is caused by bleeding from part of the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The blood may be bright red, or it may look like coffee grounds. Thus, hematemesis is a medical emergency that needs immediate treatment. The definitive investigation in most cases of haematemesis is via an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD); which also forms part of the management in cases of ongoing unstable bleeding. This should be performed within 12hrs in most cases of acute haematemesis, or as soon as possible if the patient is unstable. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to: 1.Assess the nurses’ knowledge and practice about caring for patients with haematemesis undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2.Develop nursing guideline for nurses caring with haematemesis patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The results of the study had shown that: •There was statistically significant difference between level of education and the total knowledge level (p=012*) While there was no statistically significant difference between age and experience in endoscopy and the total knowledge level. •There was statistically significant difference between (age) and practice level (pre) (p=.005*), While there was no statistically significant difference between experiences in endoscopy, level of education and practice level (pre).