Question

A 64-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. When should endoscopy be performed?

Accepted Answer

Within 12-24 hours after stabilization

Answer

Within 2 hours in all cases

Answer

After 72 hours to allow clot organization

Answer

Only if Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Not needed if BUN/Cr is normal

Practice question

A 64-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. When should endoscopy be performed?