Question

A 45-year-old man presents with haematemesis and shock, suspecting an acute upper GI bleed. According to NICE, which investigation is recommended urgently after resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Urgent upper GI endoscopy (within 24 hours)

Answer

CT abdomen

Answer

Barium swallow

Answer

Colonoscopy

Answer

H. pylori stool antigen test

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with haematemesis and shock, suspecting an acute upper GI bleed. According to NICE, which investigation is recommended urgently after resuscitation?