Prophylactic gastroprotection in adult orthopaedic trauma patients recieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia?

Date First Published:
August 28, 2008
Last Updated:
August 28, 2008
Report by:
Amy Hughes, St3 ortho (Royal United Hospital Bath)
Three-Part Question:
In [adult orthopaedic trauma patients recieving non steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia], does the [use of prophylactic gastroprotection] reduce the [occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeds?]