Association Between Aspirin Use and Sepsis Outcomes: A National Cohort Study
Journal
Anesthesia and analgesia
Journal Volume
135
Journal Issue
1
Pages
110
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
Aspirin has anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet activities and directly inhibits bacterial growth. These effects of aspirin may improve survival in patients with sepsis. We retrospectively reviewed a large national health database to test the relationship between prehospital aspirin use and sepsis outcomes.
Subjects
ACETYL SALICYLIC-ACID; ACUTE LUNG INJURY; ACETYLSALICYLIC-ACID; ANTIPLATELET THERAPY; MORTALITY; ENDOCARDITIS; DRUGS
Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Type
review