Question

A 62-year-old man presents with melaena and postural dizziness. Hb is 92 g/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Two large-bore IV cannulae, fluid resuscitation and urgent endoscopy within 24 hours

Answer

Start high-dose IV PPI before endoscopy

Answer

Oral iron and outpatient endoscopy

Answer

Discharge if stable

Answer

Routine nasogastric tube insertion

Practice question

A 62-year-old man presents with melaena and postural dizziness. Hb is 92 g/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?