A 79-year-old man with melena, tachycardia, and postural hypotension is suspected to have an upper GI bleed. Initial management priority?...

Question

A 79-year-old man with melena, tachycardia, and postural hypotension is suspected to have an upper GI bleed. Initial management priority?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent endoscopy within 24 hours after resuscitation

Answer

Start high-dose IV PPI before assessment

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Give oral iron immediately

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Start warfarin reversal after endoscopy

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Start prophylactic antibiotics in all cases

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed