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. 2017 Jul-Aug;70(4):316-319.
doi: 10.4212/cjhp.v70i4.1684. Epub 2017 Aug 31.

Should We Continue to Use Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis for Critically Ill Patients?

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Should We Continue to Use Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis for Critically Ill Patients?

No authors listed. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2017 Jul-Aug.
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Number of adults and pediatric patients included in randomized controlled trials comparing stress ulcer prophylaxis with placebo or no intervention.,
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