Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10999149 | Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Suctioning refluxate from the esophagus does not change the pH of the esophageal lumen. Instillation of a small volume of bicarbonate solution predictably increased the pH above 4 following an episode of acidic GER. Care must be taken that fluid is instilled into the lumen of the esophagus, and not into the trachea.
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Authors
Deborah V BVSc, MS, Diplomate ACVA, A Tom DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVA,