A 68-year-old with minor upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer stigmata. Post-endoscopic PPI recommendation per A...

Question

A 68-year-old with minor upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer stigmata. Post-endoscopic PPI recommendation per ACG?

Accepted Answer

High-dose PPI infusion: 80 mg bolus then 8 mg/h for 72 h or equivalent intermittent dosing

Answer

Standard PPI once daily only

Answer

H2 blocker infusion

Answer

No acid suppression needed

Answer

PPI only if rebleeding occurs

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB-Post-Endoscopic Care

A 68-year-old with minor upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer stigmata. Post-endoscopic PPI recommendation per ACG?