Pre-endoscopic intravenous proton pump inhibitors for emergency department patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeds a review of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines

The purpose of this report is to review the clinical efficacy of pre-endoscopic intravenous proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and to review the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors before endoscopy in patients with...

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Corporate Authors: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 2016, February 5, 2016
Series:Rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The purpose of this report is to review the clinical efficacy of pre-endoscopic intravenous proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and to review the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors before endoscopy in patients with UGIB.
Item Description:"CADTH rapid response service."
Physical Description:1 PDF file (26 pages) illustrations