title: The role of proton pump inhibitors in acute stress ulcer prophylaxis in mechanically ventilated patients.
abstract: This article reviews the use of proton pump inhibitors, other pharmacological therapies, and nonpharmacological therapies for the prevention of acute stress ulcers in critically ill patients.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Surgical Services, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Amy B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Ziegler
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D017277:Drug Approval; D005260:Female; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D015994:Incidence; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018579:Patient Selection; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; D009853:Omeprazole