A 64-year-old develops massive hematemesis with hypotension. After resuscitation, endoscopy shows spurting arterial bleeding from a duodenal ulcer tre...

Question

A 64-year-old develops massive hematemesis with hypotension. After resuscitation, endoscopy shows spurting arterial bleeding from a duodenal ulcer treated with clips and epinephrine. What adjunct therapy reduces rebleeding?

Accepted Answer

High‑dose IV PPI infusion for 72 hours

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endoscopy shows spurting arterial bleeding from a duodenal ulcer treated with clips and epinephrine. What adjunct therapy reduces rebleeding?

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No acid suppression needed

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H2 blocker infusion

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Routine octreotide for all nonvariceal bleeds

nonvariceal ugib – ppi infusion MCQ (SBA): Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

A 64-year-old develops massive hematemesis with hypotension. After resuscitation, endoscopy shows spurting arterial bleeding from a duodenal ulcer treated with clips and epinephrine. What adjunct therapy reduces rebleeding?