Nursing collaboration: a key element in debunking neurocritical care myths.

abstract：:Radiocontrast nephropathy may in part be mediated by generation of reactive oxygen species causing direct toxic damage to renal tubular epithelial cell and renal medullary ischemia. Data from experimental studies indicated that antioxidants, eg, acetylcysteine, may prevent radiocontrast-induced nephropathy. Recently, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Tepel M,Zidek W

更新日期：2001-12-01 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: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:To review advances over the last year in the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Obesity is an independent risk factor for severity in acute pancreatitis, and heavy alcohol consumption for the development of necrosis in severe acute pancreatitis. Biochemical ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Skipworth JR,Pereira SP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the review is to summarize and discuss recent research regarding the role of mechanical ventilation in producing weakness and atrophy of the diaphragm in critically ill patients, an entity termed ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD). RECENT FINDINGS:Severe weakness of th...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Petrof BJ,Hussain SN

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe and put into context recent conceptual advances regarding the relationship of energy load and power to ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). RECENT FINDINGS:Investigative emphasis regarding VILI has almost exclusively centered on the static characteristics of the individual tidal cycle -...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Marini JJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Statins are effective lipid-lowering agents used extensively in medical practice. This review summarizes the evidence for statin treatment of cardiovascular patients in the intensive care unit and briefly discusses the role of statins in prevention and treatment of sepsis as a potential future applica...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Merx MW,Weber C

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vascular permeability is traditionally explained by Starling's principle, describing two opposing forces across the endothelial cell line to maintain compartments in balance. Several contradictions to this principle have recently questioned its validity. RECENT FINDINGS:Hydraulic conductivity is kept...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Jacob M,Chappell D

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation is the standard of care for secondary prevention in patients with previous cardiac arrest and for primary prevention in appropriately selected patients with cardiomyopathy. However, ICD therapies and the arrhythmias that trigger these therapies...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bradfield JS,Buch E,Shivkumar K

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonplace in most ICUs. In many cases the cause is believed to be multifactorial with sepsis being a major component. However, occasionally intrinsic renal disease will present to the ICU and as such critical care practitioners should be aware of this possibility and the...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Amery CE,Forni LG

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In light of emerging data from clinical trials, the place of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is uncertain. This review provides an overview of these new clinical data and also explores new areas of investigation for HFOV in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Ng J,Ferguson ND

更新日期：2017-04-01 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: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:Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of ICU treatment. Because of its interaction with blood flow and intra-abdominal pressure, mechanical ventilation has the potential to alter hepato-splanchnic perfusion, abdominal organ function and thereby outcome of the most critically ill patients. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Jakob SM

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We sought to review the evidence supporting neurocritical care as a distinct specialty of medicine. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past 20 years, neuro-intensive care units have evolved from neurosurgical units focused primarily on postoperative monitoring to units that provide comprehensive medical and sp...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Rincon F,Mayer SA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews and critiques new developments in the critical care of burn patients. RECENT FINDINGS:The practice of restrictive transfusion is slowly gaining traction. Abdominal compartment syndrome is associated with resuscitation volumes of 300 ml/kg per 24 h, and percutaneous decompression ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Namias N

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Selenium is a trace element essential to human health. Critical illness is associated with the generation of oxygen free radicals resulting in a condition of oxidative stress. Supplementing critically ill patients with antioxidant nutrients may improve survival. Selenium levels can be low due to redis...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Geoghegan M,McAuley D,Eaton S,Powell-Tuck J

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species are reactive, partially reduced derivatives of molecular oxygen (O 2 ). Important reactive oxygen species in biologic systems include superoxide radical anion, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical. Closely related species include the hypohalous acids, particularly hypochlorous acid; chlorami...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fink MP

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we focus on the dual face of antibiotic therapy in the critically ill that must harmonize the need for early, appropriate and adequate antibiotic therapy in the individual-infected patient with the obligation to limit antibiotic selection pressure as much as possible to preserve its fu...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Depuydt P,De Waele JJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nutritional status and nutrient delivery during critical illness impact clinical outcomes. We have reviewed recent studies that may guide best practices regarding nutrition therapy in critically ill children. RECENT FINDINGS:Malnutrition is prevalent in the pediatric ICU population, and is associated...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Martinez EE,Mehta NM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will discuss the rationale and clinical utility of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices in the management of patients with cardiogenic shock. RECENT FINDINGS:Left ventricular assist devices maintain partial or total circulatory support in case of severe left ventricular failure. C...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Windecker S

更新日期：2007-10-01 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:The ultimate goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is long-term neurologically intact survival. Despite numerous well-designed studies, the medications currently used in advanced cardiac life support have not demonstrated success in this regard. This review describes the novel therapeutics under inves...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Bartos JA,Yannopoulos D

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the 1980s, we witnessed tremendous advances in trauma care including trauma system development, advanced trauma life support, damage control surgery and ICU resuscitation. As a result, patients who used to bleed to death in the operating room survived. However, many went on to develop multiple orga...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gonzalez EA,Moore FA

更新日期：2010-12-01 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:There are few first-hand accounts that describe the history of outcome prediction in critical care. This review summarizes the authors' personal perspectives about the development and evolution of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation over the past 35 years. RECENT FINDINGS:We emphasize what...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Zimmerman JE,Kramer AA

更新日期：2014-10-01 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 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:Although providing palliative care in the ICU has become a priority, the success of different methods to integrate palliative care into the ICU has varied. This review examines the current evidence supporting the different models of palliative care delivery and highlights areas for future study. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Hua M,Wunsch H

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00