Prophylactic gastroprotection in all adult orthopaedic trauma patients receiving low molecular weight heparin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia?
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Report By: Amy Hughes - ST3 Orthopaedics (Emergency Medicine)
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Search checked by Amy Hughes - ST3 ortho
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Institution: Royal United Hospital Bath
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Date Submitted: 22nd January 2001
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Last Modified: 22nd August 2008
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [adult orthopaedic trauma patients receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia and low molecular weight heparin] does [the use of prophylactic gastroprotection medication] reduce [the incidence of perioperative gastrointestinal bleeds]?
