Proton pump inhibitor medication is associated with colonisation of gut flora in the oropharynx

ConclusionThis study indicates that abnormal oropharyngeal flora is an early and frequent event in hospitalised patients and more so in the critically ill, compared to controls. Proton pump inhibitor medication is associated with colonisation of gut flora in the oropharynx.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - March 8, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: A. Tranberg, H. R. Thorarinsdottir, A. Holmberg, U. Sch ött, B. Klarin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research