Question

A 64-year-old with haematemesis and shock is resuscitated. Which statement aligns with NICE UGIB guidance?

Accepted Answer

Offer urgent endoscopy within 24 hours of admission (sooner if unstable)

Answer

Restrictive transfusion threshold Hb 100 g/L

Answer

Give PPI before endoscopy to all

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics to all

Answer

Delay endoscopy until haemodynamics stable for 48 hours

Practice question

A 64-year-old with haematemesis and shock is resuscitated. Which statement aligns with NICE UGIB guidance?