erosion (acute) of stomach. Gastric ulcer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of =16 yrs of age; anticipated stay of =72 hrs in ICU; required mechanical ventilation more than 48 hrs; APACHE II score =11; have a nasogastric or orogastric tube in place; have at least one additional risk factor for upper GI bleeding Exclusion criteria: status of no CPR; delay of >48 hrs from time of initial eligibility; history of gastric surgery; allergy to omeprazole; active GI bleeding; significant risk of swallowing blood; admission for upper GI surgery; known upper GI Lesions that might bleed; inability to take a suspension by nasogastric tube;end-stage liver disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean gastric pH. Timepoint: before and 1-2.5 hrs after drug administration. Method of measurement: pH meter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active upper GI bleeding. Timepoint: every day up to 14 days. Method of measurement: Gastroccult test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sceinces,Faculty of pharmacy