which sleeping position is preferred for patients with nocturnal Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)?
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)- MCQs 1. which sleeping position is preferred for patients with nocturnal Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)? a) Prone b) Supine c) left lateral decubitus d) right lateral decubitus e) legs elevated Answer / Explanation [HIDE] The correct answer is C. Khoury et al. found that the right lateral decubitus position was associated with greater percent time pH <4 (p < 0.003) and longer esophageal acid clearance (p < 0.05) compared to the left, supine, and prone. GERD episodes were more frequent in the supine position (p < 0.04) and occurred within 1 min after change in sleeping position 28% of the time.[/HIDE] ------- Reference: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which is common. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for varying periods of time, or does not close properly and stomach contents rise up into the esophagus. GER is also called acid reflux or acid regurgitati
