Question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleed was stabilized. Which timing of endoscopy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy within 24 hours after presentation

Answer

Immediate bedside endoscopy within 2 hours in all cases

Answer

Delay endoscopy until hemoglobin >10 g/dL

Answer

Endoscopy only if rebleeding occurs

Answer

Endoscopy after 72 hours to allow clot stabilization

Practice question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleed was stabilized. Which timing of endoscopy is recommended?