Question

A 62-year-old hospitalized with UGIB has a Glasgow-Blatchford score of 0 and stable vitals after evaluation in the ED. What disposition is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Safe discharge with outpatient follow-up

Answer

ICU admission for all UGIB

Answer

Ward admission mandatory

Answer

Endoscopy mandatory before discharge regardless of risk

Answer

Start anticoagulation before discharge

Practice question

A 62-year-old hospitalized with UGIB has a Glasgow-Blatchford score of 0 and stable vitals after evaluation in the ED. What disposition is reasonable?