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We are trialing a new series of quick literature reviews. Let us know what you think

“GI cocktails” are commonly used in the Emergency Department for epigastric discomfort, but the evidence behind “cocktail” components is lacking and while lidocaine is commonly used, a trial by Berman et al found no benefit (versus a prior RCT in 1990 with high risk of bias).

In this episode we review a new trial by Warren et al on antacids versus antacids with lidocaine for epigastric pain and dyspepsia