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Glasgow-Blatchford

Upper GI Bleed

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Urea (mmol/L)

Haemoglobin

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How it is calculated

Glasgow-Blatchford predicts need for intervention and uses only bedside and blood results, so it can be applied before endoscopy - unlike the Rockall score. A score of 0 identifies patients safe for outpatient care.

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Whether an upper gastrointestinal bleed needs intervention. Works before endoscopy, and a score of 0 supports outpatient management.

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