| Recommendation | SORT† | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Consider repeat esophagogastroduodenoscopy in children with either ongoing UGIB or rebleeding | C | 28 |
| Distinguish between variceal and nonvariceal bleeding | C | 8 |
| Initiate proton pump inhibitors or histamine 2 receptor antagonist in children with suspected UGIB | C | 8 |
| Stabilize children with UGIB before diagnostic testing | C | 8 |
| Complete urgent esophagogastroduodenoscopy as the diagnostic procedure of choice in children with suspected UGIB | C | 28 |
↵† Strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT) taken from ref. 47.
UGIB, upper gastrointestinal bleeding.