Twenty-Four–Hour Esophageal pH Measurement in Mechanically Ventilated Children: A Prospective Cohort Study*
Conclusions:
The current study shows high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux on 24-hour esophageal pH-metry in mechanically ventilated children with medical diagnoses. The significance of this finding and its impact on ventilator-associated pneumonia and other ventilator-associated events need to be examined in larger studies.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Online Clinical Investigations Source Type: research
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