Question

A 66-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB is stable after resuscitation. When should upper endoscopy be performed?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation after stabilization

Answer

Within 6 hours for all patients

Answer

After 72 hours to allow mucosal healing

Answer

Only if hemoglobin falls below 7 g/dL

Answer

Only if rebleeding occurs

Practice question

A 66-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB is stable after resuscitation. When should upper endoscopy be performed?