A 40-year-old with suspected nonvariceal UGIB asks about timing of EGD. He is stable after resuscitation. Which timing is recommended?...

Question

A 40-year-old with suspected nonvariceal UGIB asks about timing of EGD. He is stable after resuscitation. Which timing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

Within 6 hours universally

Answer

After 72 hours if stable

Answer

Only if hemoglobin

Answer

Outpatient next week

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB-EGD Timing