A 67-year-old man presents with large-volume haematemesis and melaena. After initial resuscitation, what timing of endoscopy is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old man presents with large-volume haematemesis and melaena. After initial resuscitation, what timing of endoscopy is recommended?

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Within 24 hours for all patients after stabilisation

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Within 6 hours for all patients

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Only if re-bleeding occurs

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After starting a high-dose PPI for 72 hours

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After CT angiography first line

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Upper gastrointestinal bleeding