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A 42-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a single episode of vomiting dark, coffee-ground-like material earlier this morning. He also reports mild, burning epigastric pain that started a week ago. He denies melena, hematochezia, lightheadedness, or syncope. He has no prior medical conditions and occasionally takes over-the-counter ibuprofen for back pain. He lives with his wife, who drove him to the hospital, and they reside 10 minutes away.

On physical examination, his temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 128/82 mm Hg, pulse is 78/min, and respiratory rate is 14/min. Orthostatic vital signs show no significant changes. The abdomen is soft with mild epigastric tenderness to deep palpation, but there is no guarding or rebound. Digital rectal examination reveals brown stool that is guaiac positive.

Laboratory results are as follows:

Hemoglobin: 14.8 g/dL
Platelet count: 240,000/mm³
Blood urea nitrogen: 14 mg/dL
Serum creatinine: 0.8 mg/dL
Liver function tests: Normal
Prothrombin time: 11 sec (INR 1.0)

The patient is observed in the emergency department for 4 hours. He has no further episodes of emesis, his vital signs remain stable, and he tolerates oral liquids without difficulty.

Which of the following is the most appropriate disposition for this patient?

  1. A
    Admission to the intensive care unit for emergent esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  2. B
    Observation in the emergency department for an additional 24 hours
  3. Discharge home with a proton pump inhibitor and outpatient gastroenterology follow-upCevap
  4. D
    Admission to the general medical ward for an inpatient esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  5. E
    Admission to a step-down unit for continuous hemodynamic monitoring

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Discharge home with a proton pump inhibitor and outpatient gastroenterology follow-up
The correct disposition is discharge home with a proton pump inhibitor and outpatient gastroenterology follow-up. This patient presents with a suspected upper gastrointestinal bleed (UGIB) likely secondary to NSAID use (ibuprofen). However, he is at very low risk for requiring medical intervention or experiencing mortality. The Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) is a validated risk stratification tool used to determine the appropriate care setting for patients with UGIB. It incorporates objective data (BUN, hemoglobin, systolic blood pressure, pulse) and clinical presentation factors (melena, syncope, hepatic disease, heart failure). This patient has a GBS of 00. Studies show that patients with a GBS of 00 (or ≤1\leq 1 in some modified algorithms) have a <1%< 1\% chance of needing a blood transfusion, endoscopic intervention, or surgery. Because he is hemodynamically stable, has had no active bleeding during a 4-hour ED observation period, is tolerating oral intake, and has excellent social support, inpatient admission is unnecessary. He can be safely discharged home on a proton pump inhibitor with a referral for outpatient endoscopy.

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1
Evaluate the patient's hemodynamic stability and risk factors for severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
The patient is hemodynamically stable, has no orthostatic vital sign changes, and has normal hemoglobin and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels.
Initial assessment determines the immediate need for resuscitation and establishes baseline stability.
2
Calculate a risk stratification score to determine the appropriate care setting.
The patient's Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) is 00 because his BUN is <18< 18 mg/dL, hemoglobin is >13> 13 g/dL, systolic blood pressure is >110> 110 mm Hg, pulse is <100< 100/min, and he has no history of melena, syncope, hepatic disease, or heart failure.
Objective severity scores are required to safely guide disposition in suspected upper GI bleeding.
3
Determine final disposition based on the risk score and social factors.
The patient is at very low risk for requiring intervention, is tolerating oral intake, and has excellent social support (reliable transportation, lives with his wife).
A GBS of 00 combined with functional capacity and social support indicates the patient can be safely discharged home for outpatient management.

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Patients with suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are hemodynamically stable, lack high-risk clinical features (Glasgow-Blatchford Score of 00), and have adequate social support can be safely discharged home with outpatient follow-up.
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