ALARMS55 Flashcards
1
Q
What is ALARMS 55 used in
A
It is the red flags you look for in any person with dyspepsia.
If dyspepsia + any of these then endoscopy required
2
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What does ALARMS 55 stand for
A
- Anaemia
- Loss of weight
- Anorexia
- Recent onset of progressive symptoms
- Meleana
- Swallowing difficulties
- >55 years old
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