The relationship between oxygen demand, oxygen uptake, and oxygen supply.

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared 1 versus 0.5 microg/kg bolus remifentanil versus placebo in alleviating pain due to chest drain removal. Effects on sedation, respiratory rate (RR), oxygen saturation, heart rate (HR) and blood pressure were also evaluated. METHODS:Sixty patients following cardiac surgery were enrolled in this pros...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Casey E,Lane A,Kuriakose D,McGeary S,Hayes N,Phelan D,Buggy D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Adler K,Schlieper D,Kindgen-Milles D,Meier S,Schallenburger M,Sellmann T,Schwager H,Schwartz J,Neukirchen M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasopressors are administered to critically ill patients with vasodilatory shock not responsive to volume resuscitation, and less often in cardiogenic shock, and hypovolemic shock. OBJECTIVES:The objectives are to review safety and efficacy of vasopressors, pathophysiology, agents that decrease vasopressor ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Russell JA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of antidotal therapy in patients with an elevated digitalis concentration following chronic or acute exposure. DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospective review of patient records over 2 years in 20 city hospitals in France. PATIENTS:Overall 838 patients with an elevated serum digitalis concentrat...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Lapostolle F,Borron SW,Verdier C,Arnaud F,Couvreur J,Mégarbane B,Baud F,Adnet F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a promising biomarker for acute kidney injury (AKI). We evaluated the diagnostic and prognostic accuracies of plasma NGAL (pNGAL) for contrast-induced AKI (CI-AKI) in critically ill patients. METHODS:In a prospective observational study in two adult intensiv...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Valette X,Savary B,Nowoczyn M,Daubin C,Pottier V,Terzi N,Seguin A,Fradin S,Charbonneau P,Hanouz JL,du Cheyron D

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effects of polymyxin B-immobilized fiber (PMX-F) on bone resorption in septic patients. DESIGN AND SETTING:Observational prospective study in intensive care units of a general hospital. PATIENTS AND PARTICIPANTS:25 patients with severe sepsis and 20 healthy controls. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Nakamura T,Kawagoe Y,Matsuda T,Koide H

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of ultrasonography has become increasingly popular in the everyday management of critically ill patients. It has been demonstrated to be a safe and handy bedside tool that allows rapid hemodynamic assessment and visualization of the thoracic, abdominal and major vessels structures. More recently, M-mode ultras...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Matamis D,Soilemezi E,Tsagourias M,Akoumianaki E,Dimassi S,Boroli F,Richard JC,Brochard L

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Early central venous catheter (CVC) insertion in Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a novel approach and has not previously been described. This report delineates the safety, feasibility and clinical implications of early CVC insertion as the optimum means of vascular access in patients with EVD, in the setting of a ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Rees PS,Lamb LE,Nicholson-Roberts TC,Ardley CN,Bailey MS,Hinsley DE,Fletcher TE,Dickson SJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pulmonary flow resistance is mainly determined by vessel calibres, resulting from the interaction of volume-passive distension and active vasomotion. However, quantitative information on the interplay between these counteracting forces in the lung is lacking. Therefore, we aimed at quantifying (1) the effects...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ding ZP,Scheeren TW,Arndt JO

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate whether variability in milrinone blood levels (MBL) occurs during administration to critically ill children after surgical repair of congenital heart disease, and the clinical relevance of this variability. METHODS:Prospective cohort study conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit of a tertiar...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Garcia Guerra G,Joffe AR,Senthilselvan A,Kutsogiannis DJ,Parshuram CS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To demonstrate that metabolic parameters are better indicators of tissue hypoxia than regional and whole oxygen consumption (VO(2)). (2) To compare intramucosal pH (pHi) in different gastrointestinal segments. DESIGN:Prospective, interventional study. SETTING:Research laboratory at a university center....

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Dubin A,Estenssoro E,Murias G,Canales H,Sottile P,Badie J,Barán M,Pálizas F,Laporte M,Rivas Díaz M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The intravenous fluid 6% hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) (6% HES 130/0.4) is used widely for resuscitation but there is limited information on its efficacy and safety. A large-scale multi-centre randomised controlled trial (CHEST) in critically ill patients is currently underway comparing fluid resuscitation with...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Crystalloid versus Hydroxyethyl Starch Trial (CHEST) Management Committee.

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effect of advanced age per se versus severity of chronic and acute diseases on the short- and long-term survival of older patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) remains unclear. METHODS:Intensive care unit admissions to the surgical ICU and medical ICU of patients older than 65 years were analy...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Fuchs L,Chronaki CE,Park S,Novack V,Baumfeld Y,Scott D,McLennan S,Talmor D,Celi L

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the perceived health and cognitive status in survivors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations requiring mechanical ventilation. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective controlled cohort study in a respiratory intermediate intensive care unit. PATIENTS:Sixty-three COPD patients at t...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ambrosino N,Bruletti G,Scala V,Porta R,Vitacca M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evidence of variation in mortality after surgery may indicate preventable postoperative death. We sought to determine if regional differences in outcome were present in surgical patients admitted to critical care in the UK. METHODS:We extracted data on admission characteristics, case mix and outcome of all pat...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Gillies MA,Power GS,Harrison DA,Fleming A,Cook B,Walsh TS,Pearse RM,Rowan KM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cardiorespiratory monitoring system allows the measurement of FAECO2 and FECO2 in the expired air of the patient at the mouth (endtidal CO2) and in a mixing box. From these parameters, combined with the measured PACO2, the alveolo-expired (DuA = PECO2/PAECO2) and alveolar-arterial (Dua = PAECO2/PACO2) ductances whic...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Polu JM,Duvivier C,Sadoul P

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sepsis-evoked myocardial dysfunction is possibly due to decreased myofilament calcium sensitivity, and a calcium sensitizer may thus specifically improve contractility in sepsis by enhancing myofilament calcium sensitivity. We examined whether the calcium sensitizer levosimendan mitigates myocardial dysfuncti...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Behrends M,Peters J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Optimal respiratory support for interhospital transport of critically ill children is challenging and has been scarcely investigated. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has emerged as a promising support mode in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), but no data are available on HFNC used during interho...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Schlapbach LJ,Schaefer J,Brady AM,Mayfield S,Schibler A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Changes in body temperature have important impact on measurements of blood gases. In blood gas analyzers the samples are always kept constant at a temperature of exactly 37 degrees C during the measurements, and therefore results are not correct if body temperature differs from 37 degrees C. OBJECTIVE:Lack ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bacher A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency and the eventual clinical characteristics of nosocomial sinusitis with anaerobic bacteria isolation in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:A 12-bed medical ICU in a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:30 adult patients with documented nosocomial...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Le Moal G,Lemerre D,Grollier G,Desmont C,Klossek JM,Robert R

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current medical knowledge lacks specific information regarding creatine kinase (CK) elevation in influenza A pH1N1 (2009) infection. OBJECTIVES:Primary endpoints were correlation between CK at intensive care unit (ICU) admission and ICU mortality. Secondary endpoints were ICU length of stay (LOS), mechanica...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Borgatta B,Pérez M,Rello J,Vidaur L,Lorente L,Socías L,Pozo JC,Pozo J,Garnacho-Montero J,Rello J,pH1N1 GTEI\/SEMICYUC.

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of critical care pharmacists in the United States has recently been documented; however, little information exists about the role of international critical care pharmacists. The objective of this study was to describe the duties and activities of international pharmacists who practice in critical car...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： LeBlanc JM,Seoane-Vazquez EC,Arbo TC,Dasta JF

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of relative adrenal insufficiency in patients successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest, and its prognostic role in post-resuscitation disease. DESIGN AND SETTING:A prospective observational single-center study in a medical intensive care unit. PATIENTS:64 patients hospitalised...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Pene F,Hyvernat H,Mallet V,Cariou A,Carli P,Spaulding C,Dugue MA,Mira JP

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the value of procalcitonin (PCT) in the early diagnosis (and differentiation) of patients with SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock in comparison to C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell and thrombocyte count, and APACHE-II score (AP-II). DESIGN:Prospective cohort study including a...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Brunkhorst FM,Wegscheider K,Forycki ZF,Brunkhorst R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bioactive NO carriers in circulating blood formed during NO inhalation selectively distribute blood flow to areas in need, and may thus improve collateral perfusion to the area-at-risk in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Here, we tested the hypothesis that NO inhalation during the ischemic phase of AMI may im...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Neye N,Enigk F,Shiva S,Habazettl H,Plesnila N,Kuppe H,Gladwin MT,Kuebler WM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate compliance with recommended patient-care practices for the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) in the intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:European descriptive survey by questionnaire mailed to all the directors of ICUs. PATIENTS AND PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1642 general ICUs with more ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Moro ML,Jepsen OB

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify objective trends of the course of illness that might be used as benchmarks in the auditing of the organization/performance of Intensive Care Units (ICU). DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. PATIENTS AND SETTING:A group of 12,615 patients and 55,464 patient-days prospectively collected in 89 ICUs of 1...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Iapichino G,Radrizzani D,Ferla L,Pezzi A,Porta F,Zanforlin G,Miranda DR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the costs and outcomes of the various forms of the septic syndromes [systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock), particularly those associated with infection acquired in an intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Prospective data collection for all septic patie...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Brun-Buisson C,Roudot-Thoraval F,Girou E,Grenier-Sennelier C,Durand-Zaleski I

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman with long-standing systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatic fever presented with deteriorating renal function. She had severe gastritis treated with cimetidine and received methylprednisolone when her blood cultures were repeatedly negative. She developed spontaneous bruising and bleeding from venepunc...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bloxham CA,Carr S,Ryan DW,Kesteven PJ,Bexton RS,Griffiths ID,Richards J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a least squares fitting technique for the purpose of measuring total respiratory compliance (Crs) and resistance (Rrs) in patients submitted to partial ventilatory support, without the need for esophageal pressure measurement. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized study. SETTING:A general ICU of a Univ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Iotti GA,Braschi A,Brunner JX,Smits T,Olivei M,Palo A,Veronesi R

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00