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HardGIVariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeduk-plab-1

A 54 year old man with long standing alcohol excess presents with haematemesis and hypotension. He is pale and clammy, with a blood pressure of 84 over 50 mmHg and pulse 120 beats per minute. He is known to have cirrhosis. After initial resuscitation with intravenous fluids via two large bore cannulae and bloods have been taken, what is the next most appropriate step?

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