Prophylactic gastroprotection in adult orthopaedic trauma patients recieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia?

Report By: Amy Hughes - St3 ortho
Institution: Royal United Hospital Bath
Date Submitted: 28th August 2008
Last Modified: 28th August 2008
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult orthopaedic trauma patients recieving non steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia], does the [use of prophylactic gastroprotection] reduce the [occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeds?]