Question

A 72-year-old man with Hgb 6.9 g/dL and UGIB is transfused to Hgb 7.6 g/dL and stabilized. Timing of endoscopy per guideline?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours after resuscitation

Answer

Within 6 hours for all patients

Answer

After 72 hours

Answer

Outpatient within 1 week

Answer

Only if rebleeding occurs

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with Hgb 6.9 g/dL and UGIB is transfused to Hgb 7.6 g/dL and stabilized. Timing of endoscopy per guideline?