Question

A 35-year-old presents with Glasgow-Blatchford score 0 for suspected upper GI bleed, normal vitals, and no comorbidities. What disposition is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with close outpatient follow-up

Answer

Admit all GI bleeds

Answer

Urgent endoscopy within 6 hours before discharge

Answer

Transfuse PRBCs prior to discharge

Answer

Start H2 blocker and reassess in 72 hours without follow-up

Practice question

A 35-year-old presents with Glasgow-Blatchford score 0 for suspected upper GI bleed, normal vitals, and no comorbidities. What disposition is reasonable?