[Clinical characteristics of patients with open abdomen at ICU. A retrospective analysis].

Background: The open abdomen is a surgical management strategy in patients with increased intra-abdominal pressure or when the abdominal wall cannot be closed.

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics and clinical outcome of a group of surgical patients with open abdomen who have been admitted to an ICU.

Material And Mehotds: Retrospective study in an ICU of a public hospital of reference with subjects admitted with open abdomen.

[Acquired hemophilia type A in the intensive care unit. Case reports].

Background: Acquired hemophilia type A (AHA) is a rare and deadly condition. It is caused by autoantibodies to factor VIII. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge with the potential development of complications, which can put at risk the life of the person presenting it.