Module 06: Gastrointestinal Problems (Assessment)
The best simple estimate of the extent of blood loss in a patient who has recently suffered a large upper gastrointestinal bleed is
A. Monitoring of the pulse rate
B. Observation of the amount of melaena
C. Volume of loss by history
D. Haematocrit level at admission
E. Hypotension when the patient sits up
The best simple estimate of the extent of blood loss in a patient who has recently suffered a large upper gastrointestinal bleed is
A. Monitoring of the pulse rate
B. Observation of the amount of melaena
C. Volume of loss by history
D. Haematocrit level at admission
E. Hypotension when the patient sits up