Evaluation of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Pediatric General Medicine Patients After Transfer From the Intensive Care Unit and at Discharge

The continuation of SUP from the PICU to the general medicine unit is common at our institution and calls into question the appropriateness of this practice. Future research is warranted to investigate the appropriateness of the continuation of SUP at transitions of care. Additionally, implementation of institutional protocols standardizing review of SUP may help reduce unnecessary prescribing of acid suppressants in general medicine units and at discharge.