Elevate Head of the Bed

 

Other Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

 

Class Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Efficacy of Elevate Head of the Bed as a Lifestyle Change According to GRADE* Ranking: 

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease [1]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Elevation of the head may help in digestion with those who suffer from GORD/GERD.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

Hiatus Hernia [2]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Elevation of the head may reduce symptoms of hiatus hernia.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

Preesophageal Dysphagia [3]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Reduces aspirations in those with preesophageal dysphagia.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

Systemic Sclerosis [4]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Elevation of the head can prevent regurgitation of stomach contents into airways.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org 

References: 
1. http://www.myvmc.com/diseases/acid-reflux-gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease-gord/

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