Scoring Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
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Question 1 of 3
1. Question
Name two scoring systems for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. (0.5 marks each)
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Question 2 of 3
2. Question
Calculate the scores using both of these systems based on the information given in the case scenario. (0.5 marks each)
On admission to hospital his observations were as follows:
Temperature 36oC, HR 125, BP 160/70, RR 16, Oxygen saturations on pulse oximetry 100%.
He looked pale and unwell. Abdominal examination revealed epigastric tenderness with no guarding or rigidity and there was bright red blood on rectal examination.
Further investigations were as follows:
- Arterial blood gas analysis: pH = 7.51, Lactate = 6.1mmol/l, Hb = 8.5g/dl
- Haematology: Hb = 8.7g/dl, WBC = 33.5, Neutrophils = 34.4 PT = 12, APTT = 34.4
- Biochemistry: Urea = 6.9mmol/l, Creatinine = 93mmol/l
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Question 3 of 3
3. Question
Which score is better to use in the Emergency Department and why? (1 mark)
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