Lower GI Bleeding and Risk of Severe Bleeding

 

		Pulse 100 beats per minute or more (1 point)
		Sys BP ≤115 mmHg (1 point)
		Patient had associated syncope (1 point)
		Blood per rectum during first 4 hours of evaluation (1 point)
		Patient on aspirin (1 point)
		3 or more comorbid conditions present (1 point)

 

Total Criteria Point Count:
 

 

Risk of Severe Bleeding

 

0 points:	9% Risk
1 to 3 points:	43% Risk
4 to 6 points:	84% Risk

 

 

References

1. Strate LL, Orav EJ, Syngal S. Early predictors of severity in acute lower intestinal tract bleeding. Arch Intern Med. 2003; 163: 838-43. PubMed ID: 12695275