A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected nonvariceal UGIB is admitted overnight with ongoing melena (no shock). What is the recommended timing ...

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A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected nonvariceal UGIB is admitted overnight with ongoing melena (no shock). What is the recommended timing of endoscopy?

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Within 24 hours of presentation

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Emergent (

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Delay >48 hours for stabilization

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Only if Hb

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After 72 hours to allow clot stabilization

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding-Endoscopy Timing

A hemodynamically stable patient with suspected nonvariceal UGIB is admitted overnight with ongoing melena (no shock). What is the recommended timing of endoscopy?