Pattern of intravenous proton pump inhibitors use in ICU and Non-ICU setting: A prospective observational study

Pattern of intravenous proton pump inhibitors use in ICU and Non-ICU setting: A prospective observational study

<b>Background/Aim:</b> The use of intravenous acid-suppressive therapy for stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients with specific risk factors has been recommended for over a decade. However, there is a lack of supporting data regarding the extension of such therapy to non-cri...

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Main Authors: Alsultan Mohammed, Mayet Ahmed, Malhani Areej, Alshaikh Mashael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Intensive care
acid-suppressive
therapy
prophylaxis
stress ulcer
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2010;volume=16;issue=4;spage=275;epage=279;aulast=Alsultan

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