[Non-pharmacological prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia].

abstract：:This case report describes two patients admitted to our hospital for elective surgery, one for biliary disease and the other for vascular disease. Shortly after surgery each presented a clinical picture attributable to membranous tracheal pars rupture caused by anesthetic intubation. Airway lesions were diagnosed and,...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Buitrago LJ,Molins L,Boada JE,Sopeña JJ,Vidal G

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Asthma's great impact on public health stems from its chronicity and to high prevalence among all age groups and both sexes. To estimate the appropriateness of treatment and management of asthma in Spain during the period of 1991 and 1992, we analyzed data from the European Community Respirato...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Martínez-Moratalla J,Almar E,Sunyer J,Ramos J,Pereira A,Payo F,Antó JM

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to describe our experience with outpatients requiring pleural biopsy. The first 100 patients with pleural exudate from whom at least one pleural biopsy specimen was taken on an outpatient basis at our hospital since January 1993. Clinical and radiological signs were recorded for all patients. We also analy...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Villena V,López Encuentra A,de Pablo A,Echave-Sustaeta J,Alvarez Martínez C,Martín Escribano P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although an association between uric acid (UA) levels and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported, the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on this measure is yet unclear. We aimed to investigate the effect of CPAP therapy on serum UA levels in patients with OSA. METHODS:We conducted...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Campos-Rodriguez F,Reyes-Nuñez N,Queipo-Corona C,Sanchez-Armengol A,Jurado-Gamez B,Cordero-Guevara J,Troncoso MF,Abad-Fernandez A,Caballero-Rodriguez J,Martin-Romero M,Encabo-Motiño A,Sacristan-Bou L,Navarro-Esteva J,Somoza-Gon

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of pleural effusion, pericardial thickening, and pulmonary involvement in a patient with dry cough, dyspnea, edema, and changes in the skin of the lower limbs. Treatment with cabergoline (Sogilen) had been started 4 months earlier. Pleural effusion, pericardial thickening, and impaired pulmonary funct...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Villavicencio C,Ramírez-Sarmiento A,Gayete A,Grau S,Orozco-Levi M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Clinical Notes published in 2009 serve as a resource to reflect on clinical aspects relevant to different clinical entities. Through this review an attempt is likewise made to bring the reader closer to the clinical reality of our environment. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Samolski D,Martín Robles I,Castillo Villegas D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Localized fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare. We report 7 cases and review the literature in order to define the range of clinical characteristics of these tumors, treatment options, and prognosis. METHODS:A retrospective review of 7 cases treated between 1997 and 2003, focusing on clinical presentation, ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Torre W,Rodríguez-Spiteri N,Sola JJ,Delgado M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the natural history of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an increase in symptom severity can occur, called exacerbated COPD (ECOPD), sometimes requiring hospital admission. Although there is ongoing debate on the definition of ECOPD--leading to a lack of homogeneity in the numerous stu...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arnedillo Muñoz A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In lung transplantation, the presence of bronchogenic carcinoma in the native organ is uncommon, but doubtless affects patient survival, independently of the transplantation process itself. We describe 2 cases in which a primary tumor was found in the explanted lung--1 case of adenocarcinoma in a patient with pulmonar...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Peñalver Cuesta JC,Jordá Aragón C,Escrivá Peiró J,Cerón Navarro J,Calvo Medina V,Padilla Alarcón J

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary neoplasms can deposit malignant cells in the pleural cavity by a variety of mechanisms, depending not only on histological type but also on clinical stage. We investigated the effect on survival rate of a finding of malignant cells in pleural lavage. We also investigated the effect of the presence of pleural...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arnau Obrer A,Cantó Armengod A,Martín Díaz E,Navarro Ibáñez R,Ramón Capilla M,García Aguado R,Martorell Cebollada M

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is a rare (incidence 1.0%-2.5%), often under-diagnosed disease, caused by the aspiration and accumulation of exogenous lipids within the pulmonary alveoli. Various cases have been described due to inhalation of lubricants via the nasal passages and oropharynx, aspiration of mineral oil...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： García Latorre R,Rodríguez Díaz R,Barrios Barreto D,Ayala Carbonero A,García Gómez-Muriel MI,Gorospe Sarasúa L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective descriptive study evaluated the utility of dobutamine in studying pulmonary vascular compliance in patients with lung neoplasms who are high risk candidates for lung resection. Seventeen consecutive patients meeting one of the following inclusion criteria were enrolled: FEV1 < 60% of theoretical value...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Rubia MV,Gandía F,Duque JL

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to verify the reproducibility between two different observers of an analysis method for diaphragmatic displacement measurements using direct visualization with videofluoroscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:29 mouth breathing children aged 5 to 12 years from both genders were analyzed. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Yi LC,Nascimento OA,Jardim JR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare automatic and manual analysis of neurological and respiratory variables obtained with the SomnoStar alpha 4100, a 16-channel polysomnographic system. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Twenty-eight patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome were enrolled and given conventional polysomnograph...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Barreiro B,Badosa G,Quintana S,Esteban L,Heredia JL

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Red cell distribution width (RDW) describes heterogeneity in the size of red blood cells. An increase in RDW has been associated with excess mortality in heart failure and other chronic diseases. Since there is an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： León Subías E,Gómara de la Cal S,Marin Trigo JM

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intermediate respiratory care units (IRCU) provide continuous monitoring and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in patients with severe respiratory failure who are usually admitted to intensive care units (ICU). The usefulness of IRCU in managing severe asthma exacerbations has never been evaluated...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Núñez B,Fiorentino F,Kersul A,Belda S,García S,Gutiérrez C,Sala E,Cosío B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate a cardiorespiratory polygraphy system (BITMED NGP 140) by comparing it to conventional polysomnography in the diagnosis of sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Polysomnography and cardio-respiratory polygraphy were performed simultaneously on 103 consecutive patients referred becau...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Candela A,Hernández L,Asensio S,Sánchez-Payá J,Vila J,Benito N,Romero S

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neuromuscular disease (NMD) patients frequently have impaired cough. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) has proven efficacy in improving airway clearance, however data related to its long-term home use is lacking. The purpose of this study was to describe indications, safety and compliance of home...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Bento J,Gonçalves M,Silva N,Pinto T,Marinho A,Winck JC

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the reliability and validity of the short form of the generic quality of life scale (SF-36) when used with our asthmatic patients. METHODS:Two hundred nineteen adults with asthma of any etiology and without limits on sex, type or severity of asthma who were being treated at 10 health clinics (Madr...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Espinosa De Los Monteros MJ,Alonso J,Ancochea J,González A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multidimensional disease with wide phenotypic heterogeneity that is not adequately reflected by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)). Assessment of patients with COPD requires analysis of multiple variables that encompass respiratory and extrapulmonary involve...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Casanova Macario C,de Torres Tajes JP,Lanus EC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of death from infectious disease among the elderly. This study was carried out to examine the clinical manifestations, etiology, prognostic factors and treatment of CAP in immunocompetent elderly patients requiring hospitalization. RESULTS:A total of 3...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Saldías Peñafiel F,O'Brien Solar A,Gederlini Gollerino A,Farías Gontupil G,Díaz Fuenzalida A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze prognostic factors associated with survival in a group of patients who underwent resection of pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review was performed for 55 consecutive patients who had undergone resection of pulmonary metastases from colorectal adeno...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Muñoz Llarena A,Carrera Revilla S,Gil-Negrete Laborda A,Pac Ferrer J,Barceló Galíndez R,López Vivanco G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organizing pneumonia is a well-differentiated clinical and histologic entity whose onset is usually subacute with respiratory symptoms and pulmonary infiltrates. Its origin may be unknown (cryptogenic) or it may be associated with various medical conditions, infectious diseases, or drugs. Diagnosis is confirmed by the...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Trullas Vila JC,Padilla López DR,Bisbe Company V,Soler Simón S,Cortés Hausmann P,Bisbe Company J

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial benign tumors comprise fewer than 4% of pulmonary neoplasms. Endobronchial lipoma is an extremely rare benign neoplasm accounting for only 0.1% to 0.5% of all lung tumors. Clinical symptoms of lipoma depend on the location of the tumor, the severity of bronchial obstruction, and the functional and anatomical...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Casanova Espinosa A,Cisneros Serrano C,Girón Moreno RM,Olivera MJ,Moreno Balsalobre R,Zamora García E

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 48-year-old woman with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) in whom pulmonary artery pressures became normal after treatment of thyroid disease. The possible pathogenic mechanisms involved in this association include the presence of hyperdynamic heart fail...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Moraza J,Esteban C,Aburto M,Altube L,Gorordo I,Capelastegui A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the microbiology of cystic fibrosis in our hospital for the period from 1985 to 1992. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The number of samples analyzed totalled 1,034, most of which were sputum and nasopharyngeal aspirates belonging to 113 patients (49 women and 64 men). The average age was 10 years (range: 15 da...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Ferrer Marcelles A,Bellver Moreira P,Cobos Barroso N,Liñán Cortés S,Codina Grau G,Fernández Pérez F

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the results of resection of lung metastases from colorectal adenocarcinoma in selected patients, evaluating type of resection, morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure, and overall actuarial survival rates after surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1988 and 1996, 811 patients were tr...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Hoyuela C,Rami Porta R,Mateu Navarro M,Cugat E,Bretcha P,Marco C

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of the presentations in the First National Forum of Trainee Pneumologists, the present article focuses on infectious pleural effusions and on the study of possible markers of malignant disease in asbestos-exposed individuals. The yield of the distinct techniques for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusio...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Rodríguez-Panadero F,Pérez MA,Moya MA,Cruz MI

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia pneumoniae has often been implicated in respiratory tract infections concomitant with other pathogens. Although this agent has also been associated with other nonrespiratory diseases, to our knowledge it has never been described with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. We present a case of pneumonia in which C. pne...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Belda J,Romero A,Caliz A

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diffuse interstitial lung diseases (DILD) form a group of diseases which affect the alveolar interstitial space and share very similar clinical, radiological, and functional features, making lung biopsy essential for establishing diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment in many cases. We aimed to see whether there...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Sánchez-Varilla JM,Recio-Gallardo S,Benítez-Moya JM,Almadana-Pacheco V,Peña de Bustillo J,Martínez-Puentes V

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00