<prompt> Which of the following treatment modalities is not used for management of acute blood loss due to ruptured esophageal varicesEndoscopic sclerotherapyEndoscopic band ligationOctreotidePropanalol  <response>: Management of acute variceal bleeding Admit to ICU Blood resuscitation upto Hb level of 8gmdl In patients with severe Coagulopathy - FFP and platelets Sho time antibiotic prophylaxis - ceftriaxone1gmday IV often given Vasopressin IV dose of 0.2-0.8 units min Somatostatin and octreotide Endoscopic sclerotherapy Shunt therapy or TIPS - refractory bleeding Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1437-1440 