A 56-year-old man with nonvariceal UGIB underwent endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer. What PPI regimen is recommended post-hemostasis?...

Question

A 56-year-old man with nonvariceal UGIB underwent endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer. What PPI regimen is recommended post-hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

High-dose PPI (e.g., 80 mg IV bolus then 8 mg/h infusion for 72 h)

Answer

No PPI needed

Answer

Oral H2 blocker twice daily

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PPI only as needed for pain

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Stop acid suppression to promote healing

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Peptic Ulcer Bleeding