Question

A 64-year-old with heavy NSAID use presents with melena and hypotension. After stabilization, when should endoscopy be performed for suspected nonvariceal UGIB?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours after resuscitation

Answer

Within 6 hours in all patients

Answer

After 48 hours to allow mucosal healing

Answer

Only if Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

No endoscopy is needed if BUN is normal

Practice question

A 64-year-old with heavy NSAID use presents with melena and hypotension. After stabilization, when should endoscopy be performed for suspected nonvariceal UGIB?