Forrest classification is used for evaluating:

Forrest classification- stratify patients with upper GI hemorrhage into high and low risk categories for moality. It is also a significant method of prediction of the risk of re-bleeding and is used for evaluation of the endoscopic intervention modalities. Acute hemorrhage Forrest Ia (Spuing hemorrhage) Forrest Ib (Oozing hemorrhage) Signs of recent hemorrhage Forrest IIa (Visible vessel) Forrest IIb (Adherent clot) Forrest IIc (Flat pigmented haematin on ulcer base) Lesions without active bleeding Forrest III (Lesions without signs of recent hemorrhage or fibrin-covered clean ulcer base)