Glasgow-Blatchford bleeding score
Pre-endoscopy need for intervention in upper GI bleeding; identifies patients safe for outpatient care.
Inputs
0 of 5SexUsed by the equation
mmHg
bpm
Melena
Syncope
Liver disease
Heart failure
Patient values are shared with every calculator.
When to use
- Upper GI bleeding before endoscopy.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Score 0 or 1: very low risk; ACG suggests outpatient management may be considered.
Why use
The best-validated pre-endoscopy triage score.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Melena | +1 |
| Syncope | +2 |
| Liver disease | +2 |
| Heart failure | +2 |