| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5657196 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
In a retrospective study of patients in the ICU, administration of PPIs to prevent bleeding was not associated with increased risk of BSI. These findings indicate that concern for BSI should not affect decisions regarding use of PPIs in the ICU.
Keywords
AHRSBPPPIH2RACCIVAPBSIHistamine-2 receptor antagonistBacteremiaICUintensive care unitGastrointestinalICDAcid suppressionCharlson Comorbidity IndexInternational Classification of DiseasesBloodstream infectionconfidence intervalCritical careProton pump inhibitoradjusted hazard ratioIntestinal permeabilityspontaneous bacterial peritonitisVentilator-associated pneumonia
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Authors
Margot E. Cohen, Joanne M. Hathway, Hojjat Salmasian, Jianfang Liu, Melissa Terry, Julian A. Abrams, Daniel E. Freedberg,