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abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:End-of-life care and communication deficits are important sources of conflicts within ICU teams and with patients or families. This narrative review describes recent studies on how to improve palliative care and surrogate decision-making in ICUs and compares the results with previously published liter...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Wiedermann CJ,Lehner GF,Joannidis M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The mechanisms of epithelial injury in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome have been of interest since the syndrome was first described. Cell therapies to replace injured epithelium are a futuristic dream; however, there is ongoing research to achieve this goal. We review research re...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gropper MA,Wiener-Kronish J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheostomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the intensive care unit. Since the introduction of percutaneous techniques, tracheostomy has become increasingly popular. The technique is relatively easy, and the early and late complication rates are relatively low.It is unknown at which moment tracheosto...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： van Heurn LW

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent finding in critically ill patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. With the purpose of improving outcome of AKI, the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) group, a group of experts in critical care nephrology, has presented a set of guidelin...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Hoste EA,De Corte W

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mechanical ventilation is a common intervention provided by pediatric intensivists. This fact notwithstanding, the management of mechanical ventilation in pediatrics is largely guided by a few pediatric trials along with careful interpretation and application of adult data. RECENT FINDINGS:A low tida...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Turner DA,Arnold JH

更新日期：2007-02-01 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:Conventional intermittent hemodialysis and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration are the opposite poles of current treatment modalities for patients with acute renal failure in the intensive care unit. Because both intermittent and continuous renal replacement techniques have several disadvantages, al...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fliser D,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Multimodal monitoring has emerged as a novel paradigm of care in acute brain injury, and in this context the value of noninvasive devices is increasingly under scrutiny. This narrative review summarizes recent clinical investigation focused on the role of automated infrared pupillometry (AIP) and opti...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Romagnosi F,Bongiovanni F,Oddo M

更新日期：2020-04-01 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:The liver comprises a multitude of parenchymal and nonparenchymal cells with diverse metabolic, hemodynamic and immune functions. Available monitoring options consist of 'static' laboratory parameters, quantitative tests of liver function based on clearance, elimination or metabolite formation and sco...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Kortgen A,Recknagel P,Bauer M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Care of the injured patient is a dynamic process. Hemorrhage remains the primary cause of preventable death after trauma. Rapid and effective early care can improve survival and outcomes. Emerging therapies to address traumatic hemorrhage will be discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:Current concepts in trauma ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Sambasivan CN,Schreiber MA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The gut has long been hypothesized to be the 'motor' of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. This review serves as an update on new data elucidating the role of the gut as the propagator of organ failure in critical illness. RECENT FINDINGS:Under basal conditions, the gut absorbs nutrients and serves...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Meng M,Klingensmith NJ,Coopersmith CM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, enormous advances have been made in cell biology. Major advances included the publication of the human genome sequence, the development of proteomics, and DNA microarray technologies and techniques to selectively "silence" genes using short strands of double-stranded RNA. Some areas of great pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fink MP

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute coagulopathy of trauma has only been described relatively recently. Developing early in the postinjury phase, it is associated with increased transfusion requirements and poor outcomes. This review examines the possible initiators, mechanism and clinical importance of acute coagulopathy. RECENT...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Brohi K,Cohen MJ,Davenport RA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Survival of critically ill patients is frequently associated with significant functional impairment and reduced health-related quality of life. Early rehabilitation of ICU patients has recently been identified as an important focus for interdisciplinary ICU teams. However, the amount of rehabilitation...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gosselink R,Needham D,Hermans G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The scope of this review is to describe what is known about injury outcomes and the principles by which they can be improved by acute phase interventions. Assessing which outcomes matter to trauma patients is important both for the evaluation of existing and novel acute interventions and to assess the...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Brohi K,Cole E,Hoffman K

更新日期：2011-10-01 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:The purpose of this review is to provide an update of recent developments pertaining to the use of percutaneous tracheostomy. Percutaneous tracheostomy has been established as an alternative to open surgical tracheostomy, but many key questions about the optimal use of this procedure remain unanswered...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bardell T,Drover JW

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians are increasingly aware that fungal pathogens are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Historically, these infections occurred in severely immunocompromised patients who were undergoing treatment for hematological malignancy or solid organ transplantation. Currently, howev...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Rogers TR

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：:Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) is a syndrome that was first extensively described in the early 1980s, mainly in patients with failure to wean from mechanical ventilation. The syndrome is further characterized by limb muscle weakness, usually more pronounced distally than proximally, and is often accompanied by ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： van Mook WN,Hulsewé-Evers RP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ventilator weaning forms an integral part in critical care medicine and strategies to shorten duration are rapidly evolving alongside our knowledge of the relevant physiological processes. The purpose of the current review is to discuss new physiological and clinical insights in ventilator weaning tha...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Haaksma ME,Tuinman PR,Heunks L

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a summary of the recent literature on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in adults with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), focusing on advances in equipment, current conventional and unconventional indications, complications, and future applications. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Leligdowicz A,Fan E

更新日期：2015-02-01 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:Delayed awakening after targeted temperature management (TTM) and sedation is frequent among cardiac arrest patients. Differentiating between prolonged coma and irreversible cerebral damage can be challenging, therefore the utilization of a multimodal approach is recommended by international guideline...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Oddo M,Friberg H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We discuss the goals of resuscitation, in both the early and the later phases, measures of organ perfusion, fluid responsiveness and the consequences of tissue edema. RECENT FINDINGS:The cost of over-aggressive fluid resuscitation is increased organ failure and mortality. In anticipation of the upcom...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Douglas JJ,Walley KR

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a minimally invasive damage control procedure for life-threatening abdominal or pelvic haemorrhage. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current understanding and experience with REBOA, outline potential future applications...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Perkins ZB,Lendrum RA,Brohi K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The risk of adverse outcome in patients undergoing major surgery is affected both by cardiorespiratory fitness, and the presence and severity of comorbidities. Accurate risk stratification is essential for the identification of patients who may benefit from specific perioperative management strategies...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Moonesinghe SR,Mythen MG,Grocott MP

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite improved care of multiple injured patients, controversial data about the best time point for decompression and stabilization of spine fractures and spinal cord injuries are published. Some studies even question the value of surgical management. RECENT FINDINGS:In several mostly retrospective ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Schinkel C,Anastasiadis AP

更新日期：2008-12-01 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