Can omeprazole be used to prevent acid aspiration in pre-operative patients and how effective is it in reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia during surgery?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
Can omeprazole be used to prevent acid aspiration in pre-operative patients?
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Omeprazole can reduce stomach acid, potentially decreasing acid aspiration risk in surgery, but its effectiveness specifically in preventing aspiration pneumonia is not well-established.