A 73-year-old with UGIB received endoscopic hemostasis for a high-risk ulcer. What acid suppression regimen is recommended post-endoscopy?...

Question

A 73-year-old with UGIB received endoscopic hemostasis for a high-risk ulcer. What acid suppression regimen is recommended post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

IV PPI continuous infusion for 72 hours or high-dose PPI twice daily for 3 days, then oral PPI

Answer

Oral PPI once daily for 2 days only

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H2 blocker infusion for 72 hours

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No acid suppression needed

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Prokinetic therapy only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding