Stress ulcer prophylaxis

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Which critically ill patients are at increased risk for gastrointestinal hemorrhage from stress ulcers? Do prophylactic agents effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with stress-related hemorrhage? The author, former director of a medical intensive care unit, reviews recent literature on stress ulcer prophylaxis and outlines the risks and benefits of providing preventive therapy.

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Jack L. DePriest

Jack L. DePriest, MD Dr DePriest was director, medical intensive care unit, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado. In October 1995 he begins private practice of critical care medicine, DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, Missouri.