Gastroenterology B
GI-BLEED Score for Upper GI Bleeding
Predicts in-hospital mortality in patients with acute upper GI bleeding. Components: general health status, INR, albumin, mental status, BP, endoscopy diagnosis.
References
- Tham TC et al. GI-BLEED: a simple scoring system for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeds. Postgrad Med J. 2006;82(973):712-716.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
- ADHERE Algorithm for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure · Risk Stratification
- TIMI Risk Index for STEMI · Risk Stratification
- LACE Index for Readmission Risk · Risk Stratification
- Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) — Detailed · Risk Stratification
- HCT-CI — Haematopoietic Cell Transplant Comorbidity Index · Risk Stratification
- San Francisco Syncope Rule (SFSR) · Risk Stratification
Drugs
- Vasopressin / Terlipressin · Vasopressin Analogue — Vasodilatory Shock / Variceal Bleeding
- Tranexamic Acid (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding) · Antifibrinolytic (Gynaecological Use)
- Palivizumab · RSV Prophylaxis — Monthly Monoclonal Antibody (High-Risk Infants)
- Ziprasidone · Atypical Antipsychotic — D2/5-HT2A Antagonist (Low Metabolic Risk)
- Atorvastatin (CKD Cardiovascular Risk) · Cardiovascular Risk in CKD
- Icosapent Ethyl (Omega-3 — Cardiovascular Risk Reduction) · Omega-3 Fatty Acid (Purified EPA — Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.