Guideline decision tool · Gastroenterology
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AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality) — free guideline decision tool

Predict in-hospital mortality in acute upper GI bleeding with AIMS65.

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Computed locally — no data uploaded. For licensed clinicians.
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Guideline-based

Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.

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Runs in your browser

No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.

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Data stays local

Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Albumin < 3.0 g/dLNo
INR > 1.5No
Altered mental statusNo
Systolic BP ≤ 90 mmHgNo
Age > 65No

AIMS650/5

  • Approx. in-hospital mortality0.3%
  • NoteLower risk.
Albumin < 3.0 g/dLYes (+1)
INR > 1.5Yes (+1)
Altered mental statusYes (+1)
Systolic BP ≤ 90 mmHgYes (+1)
Age > 65Yes (+1)

AIMS655/5

  • Approx. in-hospital mortality25%
  • NoteHigher risk — consider closer monitoring and early endoscopy.

Common questions

What is AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality)?

Predict in-hospital mortality in acute upper GI bleeding with AIMS65.

How is AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality) calculated? What is the core formula?

Albumin < 3, INR > 1.5, Altered mental status, SBP ≤ 90, age > 65 — each 1 point (0–5).

When is AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality) used?

Rapid mortality risk stratification in UGIB.

What are the key clinical points for AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality)?

Simple, uses routinely available data. Predicts mortality, not need for intervention. Use alongside the Glasgow-Blatchford score.

What are the limits and cautions when using AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality)?

For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.

How is AIMS65 (Upper GI Bleed Mortality) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?

Inputs: Albumin < 3.0 g/dL No, INR > 1.5 No, Altered mental status No, Systolic BP ≤ 90 mmHg No, Age > 65 No → Result: AIMS65 0 /5(Approx. in-hospital mortality: 0.3%, Note: Lower risk.) Inputs: Albumin < 3.0 g/dL Yes (+1), INR > 1.5 Yes (+1), Altered mental status Yes (+1), Systolic BP ≤ 90 mmHg Yes (+1), Age > 65 Yes (+1) → Result: AIMS65 5 /5(Approx. in-hospital mortality: 25%, Note: Higher risk — consider closer monitoring and early endoscopy.)

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Predict in-hospital mortality in acute upper GI bleeding with AIMS65.

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