The use of antacids as a prophylaxis against Mendelson's syndrome in the United Kingdom. A survey.
Maternal mortality from aspiration of gastric contents still remains unacceptably high, despite various recommended prophylactic measures. In order to establish which forms of antacid prophylaxis are currently being used, a questionnaire was sent to anaesthetists working in obstetric units in the United Kingdom. Despite its limitations, magnesium trisilicate remains the most popular antacid during labour and before Caesarean section.
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D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D006113:United Kingdom
D000863:Antacids