N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide as an early prognostic factor in cancer patients developing septic shock.

abstract：:This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2020. Other selected articles can be found online at https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/annualupdate2020. Further information about the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is available ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bassetti M,Bandera A,Gori A

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biomarkers can be of help to understand critical illness and to identify and stratify sepsis. Adrenomedullin is a vasoactive hormone, with reported prognostic and potentially therapeutic value in sepsis. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the association of circulating bioactive adrenomedullin ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lundberg OHM,Lengquist M,Spångfors M,Annborn M,Bergmann D,Schulte J,Levin H,Melander O,Frigyesi A,Friberg H

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Respiratory viruses are increasingly recognized as significant etiologies of pneumonia among hospitalized patients. Advanced technologies using multiplex molecular assays and polymerase-chain reaction increase the ability to identify viral pathogens and may ultimately impact antibacterial use. METHOD:This...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Crotty MP,Meyers S,Hampton N,Bledsoe S,Ritchie DJ,Buller RS,Storch GA,Kollef MH,Micek ST

更新日期：2015-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe hypoglycemia (blood glucose concentration (BG) < 40 mg/dL) is independently associated with an increased risk of mortality in critically ill patients. The association of milder hypoglycemia (BG < 70 mg/dL) with mortality is less clear. METHODS:Prospectively collected data from two observational coh...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Krinsley JS,Schultz MJ,Spronk PE,Harmsen RE,van Braam Houckgeest F,van der Sluijs JP,Mélot C,Preiser JC

更新日期：2011-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abdominal distension is common in critical illness. There is a growing recognition that intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) may complicate nonsurgical critical illness as well as after abdominal surgery. However, the pathophysiological basis of the injury to the intestinal mucosal barrier and its influence ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Cheng J,Wei Z,Liu X,Li X,Yuan Z,Zheng J,Chen X,Xiao G,Li X

更新日期：2013-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation occurs frequently in patients following cardiac surgery and can be a cause of increased morbidity and mortality. The use of dexmedetomidine to prevent atrial fibrillation is unclear. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine sedation on the incidence of atri...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Liu X,Zhang K,Wang W,Xie G,Fang X

更新日期：2016-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A major pathophysiologic mechanism in sepsis is impaired host immunity which results in failure to eradicate invading pathogens and increased susceptibility to secondary infections. Although many immunosuppressive mechanisms exist, increased expression of the inhibitory receptor programmed cell death 1 (PD...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chang K,Svabek C,Vazquez-Guillamet C,Sato B,Rasche D,Wilson S,Robbins P,Ulbrandt N,Suzich J,Green J,Patera AC,Blair W,Krishnan S,Hotchkiss R

更新日期：2014-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the inception of blood banking, refinements in laboratory processes have allowed for progressively longer storage times of red blood cells. Whilst advantageous for the logistics of stock management, the clinical impact of the duration of red blood cell storage prior to transfusion remains uncertain, and a topic ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Laurie J,Wyncoll D,Harrison C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboelastography and thromboelastometry represent viscoelastic diagnostic methodologies with promising application to diseases of altered coagulation. Their use in trauma-induced coagulopathy as a means of assessing the real-time status of the patient's functional coagulation profile in addition to its impact on ef...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bluth MH,Kashuk JL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fluid responsiveness prediction is difficult in spontaneously breathing patients. Because the swings in intrathoracic pressure are minor during spontaneous breathing, dynamic parameters like pulse pressure variation (PPV) and systolic pressure variation (SPV) are usually small. We hypothesized that during ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Dahl MK,Vistisen ST,Koefoed-Nielsen J,Larsson A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe critical illness is often complicated by intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), which is associated with increased ICU and post-ICU mortality, delayed weaning from mechanical ventilation and long-term functional disability. Several mechanisms have been implicated in the pathophysiology of ICU-AW, but m...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bouglé A,Rocheteau P,Sharshar T,Chrétien F

更新日期：2016-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The frequency and clinical significance of polymicrobial aetiology in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients admitted to the ICU have been poorly studied. The aim of the present study was to describe the prevalence, clinical characteristics and outcomes of severe CAP of polymicrobial aetiology in pati...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Cillóniz C,Ewig S,Ferrer M,Polverino E,Gabarrús A,Puig de la Bellacasa J,Mensa J,Torres A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Following trauma, patients may suffer an overwhelming pro-inflammatory response and immune paralysis resulting in infection and multiple organ failure (MOF). Various potentially immunomodulative interventions have been tested. The objective of this study is to systematically review the randomized controlle...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Spruijt NE,Visser T,Leenen LP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critical care units, pupil examination is an important clinical parameter for patient monitoring. Current practice is to use a penlight to observe the pupillary light reflex. The result seems to be a subjective measurement, with low precision and reproducibility. Several quantitative pupillometer devices ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Couret D,Boumaza D,Grisotto C,Triglia T,Pellegrini L,Ocquidant P,Bruder NJ,Velly LJ

更新日期：2016-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In transgenic animal models of sepsis, members of the Bcl-2 family of proteins regulate lymphocyte apoptosis and survival of sepsis. This study investigates the gene regulation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family of proteins in patients with early stage severe sepsis. METHODS:I...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Weber SU,Schewe JC,Lehmann LE,Müller S,Book M,Klaschik S,Hoeft A,Stüber F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal glycaemic targets in traumatic brain injury (TBI) remain unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing intensive with conventional glycaemic control in TBI requiring admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:We systematically se...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hermanides J,Plummer MP,Finnis M,Deane AM,Coles JP,Menon DK

更新日期：2018-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The present review introduces the notion of statistical power and the hazard of under-powered studies. The problem of how to calculate an ideal sample size is also discussed within the context of factors that affect power, and specific methods for the calculation of sample size are presented for two common scenarios, ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Whitley E,Ball J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical ventilation associated lung injury (VALI) negatively impacts the outcomes of critically ill patients. Research during the past two decades has led to a better understanding of key physiologic mechanisms of injury, yet uncertainty over the topographical distribution of these mechanisms continues to fuel cont...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Oeckler RA,Hubmayr RD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mobilisation of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is an area of growing research. Currently, there is little data on baseline mobilisation practises and the barriers to them for patients of all admission diagnoses. METHODS:The objectives of the study were to (1) quantify and benchmark baseline lev...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Harrold ME,Salisbury LG,Webb SA,Allison GT,Australia and Scotland ICU Physiotherapy Collaboration.

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critical patients. The optimal timing of initiating renal replacement therapy (RRT) in septic AKI patients remains controversial. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of early or late initiation of RRT, as defined using the simpl...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chou YH,Huang TM,Wu VC,Wang CY,Shiao CC,Lai CF,Tsai HB,Chao CT,Young GH,Wang WJ,Kao TW,Lin SL,Han YY,Chou A,Lin TH,Yang YW,Chen YM,Tsai PR,Lin YF,Huang JW,Chiang WC,Chou NK,Ko WJ,Wu KD,Tsai TJ,NSARF Stud

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite recent modifications, the clinical definition of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains non-specific, leading to under-diagnosis and under-treatment. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that a biomarker panel would be useful for biologic confirmation of the clinical diagn...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ware LB,Koyama T,Zhao Z,Janz DR,Wickersham N,Bernard GR,May AK,Calfee CS,Matthay MA

更新日期：2013-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The timing of initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in severe acute kidney injury (AKI) remains controversial, with early initiation resulting in unnecessary therapy for some patients while expectant therapy may delay RRT for other patients. The furosemide stress test (FST) has been shown to predict ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lumlertgul N,Peerapornratana S,Trakarnvanich T,Pongsittisak W,Surasit K,Chuasuwan A,Tankee P,Tiranathanagul K,Praditpornsilpa K,Tungsanga K,Eiam-Ong S,Kellum JA,Srisawat N,FST Study Group.

更新日期：2018-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: In recent years, rural hospitals have expanded their scope of specialized services, which has led to the development and staffing of rural intensive care units (ICUs). There is little information about the breadth, quality or outcomes of these services. This is particularly true for specialized ICU service...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Fieselmann JF,Bock MJ,Hendryx MS,Wakefield D,Helms CM,Bentler SE

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There has been dramatic improvement in survival for patients with HIV/AIDS; however, some studies on patients with HIV/AIDS and serious illness have reported continued low rates of intensive care. The purpose of this study was to examine patterns of care and outcomes for patients with severe sepsis and HIV...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Mrus JM,Braun L,Yi MS,Linde-Zwirble WT,Johnston JA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients admitted to the intensive care unit often develop hyperglycaemia, but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully described. The incretin effect is reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes and critical illness have phenotypical similarities, such as hyperglycaemia, insulin resis...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Nielsen ST,Janum S,Krogh-Madsen R,Solomon TP,Møller K

更新日期：2015-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An increasing body of evidence from laboratory and clinical studies suggests that vasopressin may represent a promising alternative vasopressor for use during cardiac arrest and resuscitation. Current guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation recommend the use of adrenaline (epinephrine), with vasopress...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Grmec S,Mally S

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to examine the long-term outcome for patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF) who survived multiple-organ failure. METHODS:We performed a review of databases from the renal medicine service and intensive care units (ICU) of the participating hospitals within Imperial College Healthcar...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chapman RJ,Templeton M,Ashworth S,Broomhead R,McLean A,Brett SJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic co-morbid medical conditions in the USA and is frequently present in patients with sepsis. Previous studies reported that people with DM and severe sepsis are less likely to develop acute lung injury (ALI). We sought to determine whether organ dysfun...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Esper AM,Moss M,Martin GS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delirium occurs in most ventilated patients and is independently associated with more deaths, longer stay, and higher cost. Guidelines recommend monitoring of delirium in all intensive care unit (ICU) patients, though few data exist in non-ventilated patients. The study objective was to determine the relat...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Thomason JW,Shintani A,Peterson JF,Pun BT,Jackson JC,Ely EW

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The diagnostic and prognostic value of arterial blood gas analysis (ABGA) parameters in unselected patients presenting with acute dyspnea to the Emergency Department (ED) is largely unknown. METHODS:We performed a post-hoc analysis of two different prospective studies to investigate the diagnostic and pro...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Burri E,Potocki M,Drexler B,Schuetz P,Mebazaa A,Ahlfeld U,Balmelli C,Heinisch C,Noveanu M,Breidthardt T,Schaub N,Reichlin T,Mueller C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00