A 67-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed arrives hypotensive and tachycardic. Lactate 4.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed arrives hypotensive and tachycardic. Lactate 4.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Crystalloid bolus (e.g. balanced crystalloids)

Answer

balanced crystalloids)

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Albumin first-line

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Hypertonic saline

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No fluids prior to endoscopy

initial resuscitation MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed