Prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill Chinese patients: a randomized, double-blind study evaluating esomeprazole and cimetidine
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1464132
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of esomeprazole in preventing upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill Chinese patients, using cimetidine as an active comparator. Methods: A pre-specified non-inferiority limit (5%) was used… read more here.
Keywords: ill chinese; cimetidine; bleeding; critically ill ... See more keywords
Criteria for Clinically Relevant Bleeding in Critically Ill Children: An International Survey*
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DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000001828
Abstract: Objectives: Bleeding, a feared complication of critical illness, is frequent in critically ill children. However, the concept of clinically relevant bleeding is ill-defined in this population. There are many established diagnostic criteria for bleeding, but… read more here.
Keywords: critically ill; relevant bleeding; clinically relevant; ill children ... See more keywords
Corticosteroids and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill adults: Protocol for a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.13159
Abstract: Corticosteroids are frequently prescribed to critically ill patients. However, their use may increase the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, which is associated with morbidity and mortality. Accordingly, we aim to assess whether continued administration of… read more here.
Keywords: corticosteroids risk; gastrointestinal bleeding; critically ill; risk gastrointestinal ... See more keywords