Gastroenterology B
GI-BLEED Score for Upper GI Bleeding
There is no validated 'GI-BLEED' score. For acute upper GI bleeding use the Glasgow-Blatchford score (before endoscopy), AIMS65 (in-hospital mortality) or the Rockall score (after endoscopy).
Used in: Gastrointestinal Bleeding
References
- Blatchford O, Murray WR, Blatchford M. A risk score to predict need for treatment for upper-gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Lancet. 2000;356(9238):1318–1321.
- Saltzman JR, et al. A simple risk score accurately predicts in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and cost in acute upper GI bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc. 2011;74(6):1215–1224.
- Tham TC, James C, Kelly M. Predicting outcome of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage without endoscopy using the clinical Rockall Score. Postgrad Med J. 2006;82(973):757–759.
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
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- 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 a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.