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Acute stress ulceration.

K Hillman

    Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Stress ulceration is common in critically ill patients, but bleeding is rare. Prophylactic measures, including optimizing gastric conditions and using acid-suppressing drugs, are key to prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Stress ulceration is a frequent mucosal abnormality in critically ill patients.
    • While common, significant bleeding requiring intervention occurs in a small percentage of cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the incidence, complications, and current prophylactic strategies for stress ulceration in critically ill patients.
    • To discuss the efficacy of various agents in preventing and treating stress-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on stress ulceration in critically ill patients.
    • Analysis of prophylactic measures including gastric mucosal protection, coagulation correction, infection control, enteral feeding, and acid suppression.
    • Evaluation of current and emerging pharmacological agents.

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    Main Results:

    • Stress ulceration is nearly universal in the critically ill, but clinically significant bleeding is infrequent.
    • Prophylactic strategies focus on maintaining gastric mucosal integrity and adequate oxygenation.
    • Acid suppression via antacids or H2 receptor antagonists, with careful pH monitoring, is a standard prophylactic approach.

    Conclusions:

    • While stress ulceration is common, active bleeding is not. Prophylaxis is crucial due to high mortality associated with established bleeding.
    • Optimizing gastric blood flow, oxygen delivery, and coagulation are important preventive measures.
    • Newer agents like omeprazole, sucralfate, and prostaglandins show promise for improved prevention and treatment of stress ulcers.