Morbidity and Mortality in Preterm Infants following Antacid Use: A Retrospective Audit

Morbidity and Mortality in Preterm Infants following Antacid Use: A Retrospective Audit

Background and Objectives. Antacids are often prescribed to preterm infants due to misdiagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux. This suppresses gastric acidity, a major defence mechanism against infection. This study aims to determine if ranitidine and omeprazole use in very low birth weight (VLBW) ne...

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Main Authors: Natasha Singh, Aparna Dhayade, Abdel-Latif Mohamed, Tejasvi Vasant Chaudhari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9649162
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