American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) reported grading criteria for bleeding varices.
Patient selection: visible varices on endoscopy
Parameters:
(1) stigmata of bleeding
(2) active bleeding
Stigmata of Bleeding
Active Bleeding
Grade
none
0
heme-positive gastric aspirate
I
blood clot, red wake or cherry-red spots
II
NA
single episode of limited active bleeding
III
recurrent episodes of limited active bleeding
IV
massive, uncontrolled
V
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Specialty: Gastroenterology, Surgery, general