Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · Nov 2010
Multicenter StudyStress ulcer prophylaxis in pediatric intensive care units.
To assess use of stress ulcer prophylaxis in patients admitted to five pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. ⋯ Administration of stress ulcer prophylaxis is a common practice in the participating PICUs, with ranitidine the most commonly used drug. Among the various rationales provided, mechanical ventilation and informal routine use were the most prevalent.