Single-dose antacid therapy for the prevention of mendelson's syndrome

Abstract

The antacid properties of 0.3 molar sodium citrate have been studied. Aniseed-flavoured sodium citrate has been used as an oral antacid in 22 patients undergoing general anaesthesia for emergency obstetric procedures. The results of this study show that it is a successful prophylactic agent in reducing the acidity of gastric contents. It is especially suitable for single-dose use in emergency situations where long-term prophylactic measures have not been practised. © 1973 Oxford University Press.