Question

A 48‑year‑old woman with hematemesis has Hgb 8.5 g/dL, tachycardia 110, BP 102/64. You start crystalloids and obtain labs. Within what time window should endoscopy occur?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation

Answer

Within 6 hours for all patients

Answer

Within 12 hours for all patients

Answer

Only if Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

After 48 hours to allow stabilization

Practice question

A 48‑year‑old woman with hematemesis has Hgb 8.5 g/dL, tachycardia 110, BP 102/64. You start crystalloids and obtain labs. Within what time window should endoscopy occur?