Zhonghua wei zhong bing ji jiu yi xue
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Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue · Jun 2014
Review Meta Analysis[Erythromycin for improving enteral nutrition tolerance in adult critical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis].
To systematically review the efficacy and safety of erythromycin on enteral nutrition (EN) tolerance in adult critical care patients. ⋯ Postpyloric EN tube placement rate can be improved by erythromycin, which could be a choice of substitute for bedside intubation without fluoroscopy or endoscopic assistance. Based on the evidence, we recommended that intravenous erythromycin in a small dose of approximately 3 mg/kg weight as an option for EN intolerance in critical patients.