Technologic advances and program initiatives in public access defibrillation using automated external defibrillators.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious event associated with a high rate of complications, with an increased risk of progression to multiple organ dysfunction and excessive 'attributable' mortality. AKI affects all physiologic functions and organ systems with interrelated mechanisms, incl...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Druml W

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased knowledge of the mechanisms that determine respiratory failure has led to the development of new technologies aimed at improving ventilatory treatment. Proportional assist ventilation and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist have been designed with the goal of improving patient-ventilator interaction by matc...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Navalesi P,Costa R

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The pulmonary artery catheter is one of the most scrutinized monitors used in intensive care today. Pulmonary artery catheter use is declining due to limited demonstrated beneficial outcomes and the advancement of less invasive monitoring. This study discusses the current use of the pulmonary artery c...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Greenberg SB,Murphy GS,Vender JS

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize new concepts regarding the occurrence, prevention, and management of medical complications following subarachnoid hemorrhage. RECENT FINDINGS:Data regarding the impact of common medical complications after subarachnoid hemorrhage on delayed cerebral ischemia and neurological outcome afte...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Wartenberg KE,Mayer SA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Early prognostication in acute brain damage remains a challenge in the realm of critical care. There remains controversy over the most optimal methods that can be utilized to predict outcome. The utility of recently reported prognostic biomarkers and clinical methods will be reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Kalanuria AA,Geocadin RG

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Early detection of gastrointestinal motility disturbances is a major goal to reduce the incidence of this potentially disastrous event by prophylactic managements and early goal-directed therapy in patients at risk. RECENT FINDINGS:Gastroparesis frequently results in the inability to feed critically ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fruhwald S,Kainz J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) can occur despite use of tidal volume (VT) limited to 6 ml/kg of predicted body weight, especially in patients with a smaller aerated compartment (i.e. the baby lung) in which, indeed, tidal ventilation takes place. Because respiratory system static compliance (CR...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Grieco DL,Chen L,Dres M,Brochard L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The comparison of morbidity, mortality, and length-of-stay outcomes in patients receiving critical care requires adjustment based on their presenting illness. These adjustments are made with severity-of-illness models. These models must be periodically updated to reflect current medical practices. Thi...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Higgins TL,Teres D,Nathanson B

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A significant number of patients hospitalized with heart failure are malnourished. Depletion of micronutrients, which is known to occur in heart failure for a variety of reasons, may contribute to myocardial abnormalities noted in heart failure. In this review, we focus on nutritional supplementation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Sarma S,Gheorghiade M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Successful treatment of cardiac arrest requires that an electrically stable and mechanically competent cardiac activity be promptly reestablished. However, many interventions used to attempt to reestablish cardiac activity may also inflict additional myocardial injury and, in turn, compromise resuscit...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gazmuri RJ,Ayoub IM,Kolarova J

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review and examine the efficacy of recently described medical and surgical interventions after acute ischaemic stroke using data from well conducted, clinical trials and systematic reviews. This review will consider recently published or updated articles. RECENT FINDINGS:As therapeutic options evo...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Andrews PJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Survivorship or addressing impaired quality of life (QoL) in ICU survivors has been named 'the defining challenge of critical care' for this century to address this challenge; in addition to optimal nutrition, we must learn to employ targeted metabolic/muscle assessment techniques and utilize structur...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Molinger J,Pastva AM,Whittle J,Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Delirium is frequently encountered in the ICU and is associated with significant adverse outcomes. The increasingly recognized consequences of ICU delirium should enhance efforts to improve recognition and management of this serious problem. We aim to review the recent literature on ICU delirium, incl...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Jones SF,Pisani MA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite the progress made over the past 20 years in the treatment of septic shock, mortality remains high. Microcirculatory disorders raise considerable interest aiming to improve the understanding of the physiopathology of septic shock and its management. RECENT FINDINGS:Numerous experimental and cl...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Ait-Oufella H,Bourcier S,Lehoux S,Guidet B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Progress has been made in our understanding of gut dysfunction in critical illness. This review will outline new findings and give perspectives based on previous knowledge and concurrent advances in nutrition. RECENT FINDINGS:The relationship between gut dysfunction and poor outcomes in critical illn...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Chapple LS,Plummer MP,Chapman MJ

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To investigate the impact of critical illness polyneuropathy and critical illness myopathy on short-term and long-term patient outcome. RECENT FINDINGS:In the acute-care setting, critical illness polyneuropathy and critical illness myopathy are important causes of acute paralysis in critically ill co...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Latronico N,Shehu I,Seghelini E

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The following review intends to outline the unique aspects of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the poisoned patient and highlights both current practice and new therapies that apply to toxicologic cases. RECENT FINDINGS:Although there are few prospective randomized studies to further evide...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Givens ML,O'Connell E

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Transfusion of red blood cells in the trauma patient can be lifesaving. The question is how much and when? It is important to weigh the risks and benefits of red blood cell transfusions, as well alternatives to transfusion as these products are not benign. RECENT FINDINGS:We explore the evidence, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： McIntyre LA,Hebert PC

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of robust data to guide the management of this neurological emergency beyond the initial treatment. This review examines recent literature on treatment considerations including the choice of co...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Der-Nigoghossian C,Rubinos C,Alkhachroum A,Claassen J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute liver failure (ALF) is associated with significant mortality. Although specific therapies may be available, the evidence base for these and for many aspects of supportive therapy has been slow to emerge. Liver transplantation continues to be a cornerstone of treatment, and the management of ALF,...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Willars C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although conventional anticonvulsant agents can terminate status epilepticus in most cases, a substantial minority of patients develops medically refractory status and requires more aggressive care. This review explores the options available. RECENT FINDINGS:Increasing numbers of previously unexpecte...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bleck TP

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present article reviews the recent literature on the main aspects of perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI). RECENT FINDINGS:AKI occurs in 1 in every 10 surgical patients, with cardiac, orthopedic, and major abdominal surgeries being the procedures associated with the highest risk. Overall, comp...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Canet E,Bellomo R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the challenges and limitations of randomized clinical trials in acute respiratory distress syndrome, with special emphasis on those pertaining to ventilatory management. RECENT FINDINGS:Superbly executed randomized trials of ventilatory strategy have garnered deserved attention from the cri...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Marini JJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on the progress of the multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of corticosteroids after significant head injury (CRASH). RECENT FINDINGS:After a successful pilot phase, the main phase of the CRASH Trial began in March 2001. By June 2002, 107 hospitals from 31 countries were par...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： MRC CRASH Trial National Coordinators.

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite decades of advances in prehospital and in-hospital medical care, patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest continue to have poor neurologic and cardiac function following otherwise successful resuscitation. This review examines the mechanisms and therapeutic strategies currently under devel...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bartos JA,Debaty G,Matsuura T,Yannopoulos D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize clinical evidence for intraoperative ventilation settings, which could protect against postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in surgical patients with uninjured lungs. RECENT FINDINGS:There is convincing evidence for protection against PPCs by low tidal volumes: benefit was found ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Schultz MJ,Abreu MG,Pelosi P

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important patient-reported outcome measure following critical illness. 'Validated' and professionally endorsed generic measures are widely used to evaluate critical care intervention and guide practice, policy and research. Although recognizing that they ar...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Ramsay P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fever is common in the ICU among patients with severe brain injury. Fever has been consistently shown to exacerbate brain injuries in animal models and has been consistently associated with poor outcome in human studies. However, whether fever control improves outcome and the ideal means of fever cont...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bohman LE,Levine JM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Esophageal manometry has shown its usefulness to estimate transpulmonary pressure, that is lung stress, and the intensity of spontaneous effort in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, clinical uptake of esophageal manometry in ICU is still low. Thus, the purpose of review is to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Yoshida T,Brochard L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successes in machine-based extracorporeal support for different organ functions stimulated research in the field of liver support approximately 50 years ago. Initial failure to improve outcome using detoxification methods like dialysis, blood and plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis over sorbents fueled interest in biol...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Mitzner SR,Stange J,Peszynski P,Klammt S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00