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Thorough History in Upper GI Bleed
- A comprehensive history and physical exam are crucial to identify causes of upper GI bleeding.
- Risk factors like NSAID use, liver disease, and prior surgeries must be considered.
Avoid Guaiac Testing Inpatient
- Avoid guaiac stool testing in inpatient GI bleed evaluation as it often misleads.
- Rely on history, physical exam, and labs to diagnose upper GI bleeding effectively.
Glasgow Blatchford for Risk
- Use Glasgow Blatchford score to risk-stratify upper GI bleed patients for admission.
- Patients scoring zero have low risk and may be safely discharged with close follow-up.