Accuracy of the shock index and various modified shock indexes to predict early mortality in patients suffering from gastrointestinal haemorrhage

The shock index (SI) is an easy-to-use clinical tool that rapidly identifies patients at risk of haemodynamic decompensation. Previous studies focused primarily on patients suffering from pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, ruptured ectopic pregnancy and traumatic haemorrhagic shock. Modified SIs have also been studied. Could the SI be accurate in patients suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) haemorrhage? The aim of this study was to compare the performance of the SI with various modified SIs and conventional vital signs in predicting 30-day mortality in a population of patients with a GI haemorrhage.