In vitro norepinephrine significantly activates isolated platelets from healthy volunteers and critically ill patients following severe traumatic brain injury.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of two different mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) targets on needs for resuscitation, organ dysfunction, mitochondrial respiration and inflammatory response in a long-term model of fecal peritonitis. METHODS:Twenty-four anesthetized and mechanicall...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Corrêa TD,Vuda M,Takala J,Djafarzadeh S,Silva E,Jakob SM

更新日期：2013-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a newly emerging infectious disease and rapidly escalating epidemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The pathogenesis of COVID-19 remains to be elucidated. We aimed to clarify correlation of systemic inflammation with disease s...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Zeng Z,Yu H,Chen H,Qi W,Chen L,Chen G,Yan W,Chen T,Ning Q,Han M,Wu D

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to reduce the complications related to invasive ventilation, the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has increased over the last years in patients with acute respiratory failure. However, failure rates for NIV remain high in specific patient categories. Several studies have identified factors that contri...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Oppersma E,Doorduin J,van der Heijden EH,van der Hoeven JG,Heunks LM

更新日期：2013-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fever is frequently observed in critically ill patients. An independent association of fever with increased mortality has been observed in non-neurological critically ill patients with mixed febrile etiology. The association of fever and antipyretics with mortality, however, may be different between infect...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lee BH,Inui D,Suh GY,Kim JY,Kwon JY,Park J,Tada K,Tanaka K,Ietsugu K,Uehara K,Dote K,Tajimi K,Morita K,Matsuo K,Hoshino K,Hosokawa K,Lee KH,Lee KM,Takatori M,Nishimura M,Sanui M,Ito M,Egi M,Honda N,Okayama

更新日期：2012-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists on the role of hyperoxia in major trauma with brain injury. Hyperoxia on arterial blood gas has been associated with acute lung injury and pulmonary complications, impacting clinical outcome. The hyperoxia could be reflective of the physiological interventions following major systemic trauma. Despit...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Narotam PK

更新日期：2013-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse events affect approximately 3% to 12% of hospitalized patients. At least a third, but as many as half, of such events are considered preventable. Detection of these events requires investments of time and money. A report in a recent issue of Critical Care used the medical emergency team activation as a trigger...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Amaral AC,Shojania KG

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abdominal compartment syndrome has been described in patients with severe acute pancreatitis, but its clinical impact remains unclear. We therefore studied patient factors associated with the development of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), the incidence of organ failure associated with IAH, and the effe...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： De Waele JJ,Hoste E,Blot SI,Decruyenaere J,Colardyn F

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Base deficit has frequently been utilized as an informal adjunct in the initial evaluation of trauma patients to assess the extent of their physiologic derangements. However, the current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) classification system for hypovolemic shock does not include base-deficit measurements and relie...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Privette AR,Dicker RA

更新日期：2013-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, is commonly used as antipyretic therapy in intensive care. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of parenteral diclofenac infusion on brain homeostasis, including brain-tissue oxygen tension (PbtO2) and brain metabolism after aneurysmal s...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Schiefecker AJ,Pfausler B,Beer R,Sohm F,Sabo J,Knauseder V,Fischer M,Dietmann A,Hackl WO,Thomé C,Schmutzhard E,Helbok R

更新日期：2013-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To investigate the effects of G-CSF or GM-CSF therapy in non-neutropenic patients with sepsis. METHODS:A systematic literature search of Medline, Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted using specific search terms. A manual review of references was also performed. Eligible ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bo L,Wang F,Zhu J,Li J,Deng X

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The performance of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) to predict clinical outcomes in ICU patients is unimpressive. We aimed to assess the prognostic value of NT-proBNP, CRP or the combination of both in unselected medical ICU patients. METHODS:A total of 576...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wang F,Pan W,Pan S,Wang S,Ge Q,Ge J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) to restore circulation during cardiac arrest is a time-critical, resource-intensive intervention of unproven efficacy. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional complexity and significant barriers to the ongoing provision and implementation of E...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Worku E,Gill D,Brodie D,Lorusso R,Combes A,Shekar K

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:ICU delirium is associated with poor patient outcome. Risk factor stratification is essential to the understanding, prevention and treatment of this disorder. Alcohol consumption, smoking and prior cognitive impairment appear strongly correlated with delirium risk. Several potentially modifiable associations deserve p...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Skrobik Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dysregulated host immune response that defines sepsis varies as a function of both the immune status of the host and the distinct nature of the pathogen. The degree to which immunocompromising comorbidities or immunosuppressive medications affect the immune response to infection is poorly understood beca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Greenberg JA,Hrusch CL,Jaffery MR,David MZ,Daum RS,Hall JB,Kress JP,Sperling AI,Verhoef PA

更新日期：2018-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frequency-dependent acceleration of relaxation (FDAR) ensures appropriate ventricular filling at high heart rates and results from accelerated sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA) activity independent of calcium removal from the cell. Because lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge may indu...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Joulin O,Marechaux S,Hassoun S,Montaigne D,Lancel S,Neviere R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbon dioxide is a waste product of aerobic cellular respiration in all aerobic life forms. PaCO2 represents the balance between the carbon dioxide produced and that eliminated. Hypocapnia remains a common - and generally underappreciated - component of many disease states, including early asthma, high-altitude pulmo...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Curley G,Laffey JG,Kavanagh BP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the publication of this article [1], there are 4 collaborating authors missing from the 'MARS consortium'. This has now been included in this correction article. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Klein Klouwenberg PMC,Spitoni C,van der Poll T,Bonten MJ,Cremer OL,MARS consortium.

更新日期：2020-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary or secondary infection of necrotized areas by enteral bacteria is considered a primary cause of mortality in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Indeed, 20-30% of patients die during the course of the disease from multiple organ dysfunction after infection. This is why strategies such as antibiotic ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Gerlach H

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Yamaga S,Ohshimo S,Shime N

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurological deterioration after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is thought to be closely related to increased intracranial pressure (ICP), decreased cerebral blood flow (CBF), and brain metabolism. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is increasingly used as an indirect measure of ICP, and quantitative EEG (QEEG) can ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chen Y,Xu W,Wang L,Yin X,Cao J,Deng F,Xing Y,Feng J

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prognosis in patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is poor. Higher survival rates have been observed only in patients with ventricular fibrillation who were fortunate enough to have basic and advanced life support initiated soon after cardiac arrest. An ability to predict cardiac arrest outcome...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kolar M,Krizmaric M,Klemen P,Grmec S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic monitoring is a central component of intensive care. Patterns of hemodynamic variables often suggest cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, or distributive (septic) etiologies to cardiovascular insufficiency, thus defining the specific treatments required. Monitoring increases in invasiveness, as required,...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pinsky MR,Payen D

更新日期：2005-01-01 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:Stimulation of beta2-adrenergic receptors (beta2-ARs) inhibits tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) release in monocytes. In septic shock, endogenous catecholamines induce beta2-AR downregulation, leading to an increased TNF-alpha release. The aims of this study were to analyze the molecular mechanisms ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Link A,Selejan S,Maack C,Lenz M,Böhm M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to improve assessment and outcome prediction in patients suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebral protein levels in serum have been suggested as biomarkers of injury. However, despite much investigation, biomarkers have yet to reach broad clinical utility in TBI. This study is a 9-year ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Thelin EP,Jeppsson E,Frostell A,Svensson M,Mondello S,Bellander BM,Nelson DW

更新日期：2016-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Progress in management of critically ill neurological patients has led to improved survival rates. However, severe residual neurological impairment, such as persistent coma, occurs in some survivors. This raises concerns about whether it is ethically appropriate to apply aggressive care routinely, which is also associ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Weiss N,Galanaud D,Carpentier A,Naccache L,Puybasset L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently, a non-invasive, continuous ventricular stroke volume monitoring system using skin electrodes has been developed. In contrast to impedance-based methods, the new technique (ventricular field recognition) enables measurement of changes in ventricular volume. A prototype using this new method was bu...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Konings MK,Grundeman PF,Goovaerts HG,Roosendaal MR,Hoefer IE,Doevendans PA,Rademakers FE,Buhre WF

更新日期：2011-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is unknown whether the reported short-term reduction in cardiac arrests associated with the introduction of the medical emergency team (MET) system can be sustained. METHOD:We conducted a prospective, controlled before-and-after examination of the effect of a MET system on the long-term incidence of ca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jones D,Bellomo R,Bates S,Warrillow S,Goldsmith D,Hart G,Opdam H,Gutteridge G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravenous fluid administration is an essential component of sepsis management, but a positive fluid balance has been associated with worse prognosis. We analyzed whether a positive fluid balance and its persistence over time was an independent prognostic factor in septic patients. METHODS:We prospective...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Acheampong A,Vincent JL

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of perioperative haemodilution is to reduce loss of red blood cells during elective surgery. The oncotic and molecular characteristics of the various plasma substitutes employed determine how effectively normovolaemia is maintained, and their non-oncotic effects include alterations in microvascular perfusion. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Creagh-Brown BC,Evans TW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00