GI Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for stress ulcers
A
Highest:
- Mechanical vent >48h
- coagulopathy
- burns >30% TBSA
Also:
- shock
- severe sepsis
- multisystem trauma
- TBI, SCI, ARF
- steroid treatment
2
Q
Stress ulcer prevention options
A
H2 receptor antagonists
PPI’s
Sucralfate - aluminium salt
