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86 year old. hiatal hernia. top of bed elevated 18 inches. taking nexium (esomeprazole) and ombrez. how to prevent slipping to the bottom of bed?
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Lower head of bed: Hi. Lower the head of the bed some. That should do it! Good luck!
Answered 4/8/2015
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