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Overuse of stress ulcer prophylaxis in the critical care setting and beyond
Journal of Critical Care, 08/18/09
Farrell CP et al. – Although judicious use of SUP in high–risk patients can decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding, inappropriate use may increase drug reactions, unnecessary hospital costs, and personal monetary burden. The findings argue for improvement measures to reduce initial inpatient overuse of SUP and to prompt discontinuation before hospital discharge.
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