Intravenous forms of proton pump inhibitors (IV PPI) are routinely used for patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, but a significant concern for their inappropriate use has been suggested. patients and
Description of prescribing practices in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding receiving intravenous proton pump inhibitors: a multicentre evaluation.
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, St Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2A5 Canada. renns@interchange.ubc.ca