CPG

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adults

PUBLISHED: June 2000	REVISED:March 2007
TOPIC: Gastroenterology	SCOPE: Management
ABSTRACT: GERD is a symptom complex often characterized by burning retro-sternal pain or discomfort with or without regurgitation. This guideline provides recommendations of non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management as well as recommendations related to endoscopy
TARGET POPULATION: Adults
EXCLUSIONS: • Children <18 years • Pregnant/lactating women

Summary: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Adults

Guideline: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Adults

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
General Practitioners
Gastroenterologists
Pediatric Gastroenterologists
Pathologist
Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist
Infectious Disease Specialist
Representatives from the public and the Alberta Pharmaceutical Association