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A 46-year-old man with a history of alcohol misuse presents with haematemesis and melaena. He is pale and clammy. Blood pressure is 82/50 mmHg, pulse 124 bpm and capillary refill time 5 seconds. What is the most appropriate immediate management priority?

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