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Table 5 Novel scoring system

From: Safe discharge for patients admitted for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGITB): derivation and validation of a novel scoring system

Variable

Score

Previous LGITB admission

1.5

History of IHD

2

DRE findings of blood

2.5

Presence of syncope or dizziness

2

Initial SBP

 135 and above

0

 120 to 134

1

 90 to 119

2

 Below 90

6

Initial haemoglobin

 13 and above

0

 11 to 12.9

2

 10 to 10.9

3

 Less than 10

7