Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2020
Risk of major bleeding associated with aspirin use in non-surgical critically ill patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation.
We aimed to evaluate the risk of major bleeding in non-surgical critically ill patients who received aspirin in conjunction with therapeutic anticoagulation (concomitant therapy) compared to those who received therapeutic anticoagulation alone. ⋯ In non-surgical critically ill patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation, concomitant use of aspirin was not associated with an increased risk of bleeding or in-hospital mortality.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2020
International facilitators and barriers to family engagement in the ICU: Results of a qualitative analysis.
Patient and family engagement in the intensive care unit (ICU) is beneficial for patient recovery from critical illness. Yet limited information exists on facilitators and barriers from an international perspective. ⋯ Highlighting strategies can assist ICU clinicians globally to adopt and promote best practices for family engagement.