A 66-year-old with haematemesis and melaena is haemodynamically stable post-resuscitation (Blatchford score 8). What is the recommended timing for end...

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A 66-year-old with haematemesis and melaena is haemodynamically stable post-resuscitation (Blatchford score 8). What is the recommended timing for endoscopy?

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Within 24 hours of admission

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Within 6 hours regardless

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Only if rebleeds

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After 72 hours

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Outpatient within 2 weeks

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed

A 66-year-old with haematemesis and melaena is haemodynamically stable post-resuscitation (Blatchford score 8). What is the recommended timing for endoscopy?