Case 1

A 56-year-old man presents to the ED. He gives a history of 4 large fresh red vomits and black tar-like stools for 12 hours.

On examination he is clammy and has cool peripheries. His pulse is 130 bpm and blood pressure 70/40 mmHg. He has a history of ischaemic heart disease.

  1. 1. Question

    When should this patient receive red cells?

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  2. 2. Question

    Calculate this patient’s modified Rockall score and mortality risk.

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