J Trauma
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J Trauma
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The rate and magnitude of pH changes in the bowel during hemorrhagic shock are greater than those in the stomach, implying that gastric intramucosal pH may not be a reliable indicator of gut perfusion. Here, we evaluate near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess bowel pH in a swine shock model. ⋯ NIRS determination of small-bowel pH may be a good tool to monitor the adequacy of resuscitation.