Table 2

Full and simple scoring systems predictive of RET

VariableFull scoreSimple score
Fresh melaena32
Fresh haematemesis32
Hb <13022
BP ≥100 mm Hg21
Urea ≥10 mmol/L21
Coffee grounds−1
Inpatient status2
Male sex11
History of peptic ulcer disease11
Presentation within 8 h1
Warfarin use−1
Inpatient+fresh haematemesis−3
Coffee grounds+presentation within 8 h−3
Maximum score1710
  • BP, blood pressure; Hb, haemoglobin; RET, requirement of endoscopic therapy.