Prokinetic agents in critical care
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چکیده
Prokinetic agents are commonly used in intensive care, mainly to aid in early enteral feeding. The present commentary reviews some of the recently published papers and highlights the lack of a sizable evidence base, as well as the possible importance of euglycaemia in this important clinical area.
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The efficacy and safety of prokinetic agents in critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Critical Care
دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003