2 weeks ago, I had a patient presenting with an upper GI bleed. Despite aggressive treatment, the patient was still hypotensive and actively bleeding. Unfortunately, the GI fellow was on home call and further than expected from the hospital…
@JoePinero GI bleeds have been a subject of significant research over the past decade. Let’s review the Rockall risk stratification tool. RISK STRATISFICATION TOOL ROCKALL SCORE: Score > 3 = good prognosis (rebleed < 11%, mortal…
