Question

A 46-year-old man presents with hematemesis and melena for 8 hours; hemodynamically stable after fluids. When should endoscopy be performed?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation after resuscitation

Answer

Immediately (within 2 hours) for all cases regardless of stability

Answer

After 72 hours

Answer

Only if hemoglobin falls below 7 g/dL

Answer

Only if stool guaiac remains positive

Practice question

A 46-year-old man presents with hematemesis and melena for 8 hours; hemodynamically stable after fluids. When should endoscopy be performed?