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Can we really prevent gastrointestinal bleeding after head injury? Results of a recent audit.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7861337     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This retrospective study looks at the severe head injury patients admitted to one unit in a year. Within this group, those with significant gastrointestinal bleeding were further studied to assess medical prophylaxis against this complication. A preliminary attempt is made to gauge whether such medication is appropriate, particularly with reference to H-2 antagonists. No firm conclusions can be drawn, but sufficient doubt remains to justify a prospective trial which is planned.
Authors:
L R Irwin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0035-8835     ISO Abbreviation:  J R Coll Surg Edinb     Publication Date:  1994 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-03-23     Completed Date:  1995-03-23     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503110     Medline TA:  J R Coll Surg Edinb     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  292-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Craniocerebral Trauma / complications*
Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / drug therapy,  etiology,  prevention & control*
Histamine H2 Antagonists / therapeutic use*
Humans
Intensive Care Units
Male
Medical Audit
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Histamine H2 Antagonists; 50-02-2/Dexamethasone

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