In clinically stable patients who do not require resuscitation, EGD is less urgent and may be performed within six to 24 hours.⁵ These patients may be admitted for further assessment and work-up.

Dr. Matthew Turner, originally trained at the Medical University of South Carolina, is an EM intern at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa.

Dr. Marco is the associate editor of ACEP Now.

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