What parameters does Blatchford score use?

GBS: BUN (0-6 pts), haemoglobin (0-6 pts), systolic BP (0-3 pts), heart rate >= 100 bpm (1 pt), melena (1 pt), syncope (2 pts), liver disease (2 pts), heart failure (2 pts). Max 23 points.

What Blatchford score is safe for outpatient management?

Blatchford score 0 identifies very low-risk patients: intervention needed < 1%, mortality ~0%. These patients can be managed as outpatients with elective endoscopy. Score <= 1 may also be appropriate in some guidelines.

How does Blatchford compare to AIMS65?

Blatchford is superior for identifying low-risk patients who can avoid endoscopy/admission. AIMS65 better predicts inpatient mortality. Both complement each other: Blatchford for triage, AIMS65 for risk-stratifying admitted patients.

Blatchford Score for Upper GI Bleeding Risk

Calculate Glasgow-Blatchford score to identify low-risk upper GI bleed patients safe for outpatient management. Score 0 = < 1% risk of intervention needed; safe to discharge.

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