Recent advances in the management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency with associated significant morbidity and mortality. There are multiple published national and international guidelines on the management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB). However, the 2015 National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death group (NCEPOD) report identified several areas of concern regarding suboptimal care. This article discusses the latest...