AIMS65 score for upper GI bleeding
In-hospital mortality in upper GI bleeding.
Inputs
Albumin below 3.0 g/dL
INR above 1.5
Altered mental status
Systolic BP 90 or lower
Age 65 or older
Worked calculation
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- Points
When to use
- Upper GI bleeding at presentation.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Predicts mortality well; Glasgow-Blatchford is better for need for intervention.
Why use
Five items available on arrival.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Albumin below 3.0 g/dL | +1 |
| INR above 1.5 | +1 |
| Altered mental status | +1 |
| Systolic BP 90 or lower | +1 |
| Age 65 or older | +1 |