Articles: critical-illness.
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Critical care medicine · Apr 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of the effect of intermittent administration and continuous infusion of famotidine on gastric pH in critically ill patients: results of a prospective, randomized, crossover study.
To compare the effects of intermittent intravenous administration and continuous intravenous infusion of famotidine on gastric pH in critically ill patients. ⋯ Continuous infusion of famotidine is more effective than an equivalent dose given by intermittent bolus in maintaining the appropriate gastric pH necessary for prevention of stress ulceration. Delayed onset of effect may warrant a priming dose when famotidine is given by continuous infusion.
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Editorial Comment
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the intensive care unit.
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Critical care medicine · Mar 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialGastric emptying in critically ill patients is accelerated by adding cisapride to a standard enteral feeding protocol: results of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.
To investigate the effect of cisapride, a relatively new prokinetic agent, on gastric emptying in critically ill patients. ⋯ The data indicate that gastric emptying in critically ill, sedated, and mechanically ventilated patients can be significantly improved by adding cisapride to a routine enteral feeding protocol.