Journal article
Stress ulcer prophylaxis in the intensive care unit: an international survey of 97 units in 11 countries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) may decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), but the risk of infection may be increased. In this study, we aimed to describe SUP practices in adult ICUs. We hypothesised that patient selection for SUP varies both within and between countries.
METHODS: Adult ICUs were invited to participate in the survey. We registered country, type of hospital, …
Authors
KRAG M; PERNER A; WETTERSLEV J; WISE MP; BORTHWICK M; BENDEL S; MCARTHUR C; COOK D; NIELSEN N; PELOSI P
Journal
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Vol. 59, No. 5, pp. 576–585
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
May 2015
DOI
10.1111/aas.12508
ISSN
0001-5172