@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%, mortality < 3%)
Score > 8 (rebleed < 42%, mortality < 42 %)
Vreeburg E, Terwee C, Snel P, et al. Validation of the Rockall risk scoring system in upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Gut. Mar 1999;44(3): 331-335