Literature review for - Flourish Paediatrics

and cisapride was significant and
comparable regarding the frequency
of regurgitation. Acid reflux
dereased more in the cisapride group
but domperidone has a better safety
profile
Authors point out there was no
control group in present study
therefore the findings should be
regarded with caution.
decreasing from birth, and tends to
disappear by 12 months of
age.
Results show a transient decrease in
weight gain related to the frequency
of regurgitation.
Clinical 4 4 4
importance
Clinical 1 1 1
relevance
Generalisability Y– Belgium Y – Indonesia Y
Applicability Y – Belgium Y – Indonesia Y
with increased risks of SIDS. Authors
advise that sleeping infants not be placed
in the prone position.
Reference Omari (2008) Vandenplas et al. (2009)
Type of study Narrative Review Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Clinical Practice
Guidelines:
Joint Recommendations of the North American Society for
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
(NASPGHAN) and the European Society for Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
Level of evidence
Definition of
breastfeeding
Not defined
Intervention/ The purpose of these guidelines
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