Renal disease presenting as acute kidney injury: the diagnostic conundrum on the intensive care unit.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Successful treatment of cardiac arrest requires that an electrically stable and mechanically competent cardiac activity be promptly reestablished. However, many interventions used to attempt to reestablish cardiac activity may also inflict additional myocardial injury and, in turn, compromise resuscit...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gazmuri RJ,Ayoub IM,Kolarova J

更新日期：2003-06-01 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: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:Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a multifaceted lung disease with no current effective therapy. Many clinical trials using conventional pharmacologic therapies have failed, suggesting the need to examine alternative approaches. Thus, attention has focused on the therapeutic potential of c...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Maron-Gutierrez T,Laffey JG,Pelosi P,Rocco PR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:From an elderly patient's perspective, acute and chronic cognitive disturbances are among the most harmful complications that can occur following surgery. For elderly patients, these complications often mean the end of an independent life. This article focuses on this serious aspect, which is increasi...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Müller A,Lachmann G,Wolf A,Mörgeli R,Weiss B,Spies C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Modern technologies allow visualization of microcirculatory disorders. This review describes how the coagulatory inhibitors antithrombin and activated protein C (APC) can improve microcirculation in sepsis and transplantation. RECENT FINDINGS:The effects of antithrombin and APC on microcirculatory di...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Hoffmann JN,Fertmann JM,Jauch KW

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Glutamine (GLN) is a versatile amino acid, long believed to have important implications in ICU and surgical patients. An extensive body of data examining GLN supplementation of TPN demonstrated a consistent signal of improved outcomes. However, recently signals of risk have come from two large-scale m...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:This article reviews the results of case series and trials which evaluated venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for severe respiratory failure. Potential indications of the technique in this setting are discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:Major technological improvements in extracorporeal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Combes A,Bréchot N,Luyt CE,Schmidt M

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：: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:Research and studies related to the long-term consequences of intensive care are increasing. This review focuses on some of the most recent knowledge in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:Still studies regarding the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors after intensive care are frequently publ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Flaatten H

更新日期：2010-10-01 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:Mechanical ventilation is the main supportive therapy for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. As with any therapy, mechanical ventilation has side effects and may induce lung injury. This review will focus on stretch-dependent activation of alveolar epithelial and endothelial cells and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Lionetti V,Recchia FA,Ranieri VM

更新日期：2005-02-01 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:Prerenal failure is used to designate a reversible form of acute renal dysfunction. However, the terminology encompasses several different conditions that vary considerably. The lack of a widely accepted definition for prerenal failure makes it impossible to determine the epidemiology, natural history...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Macedo E,Mehta RL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past decades, survival of critically ill hematological patients has dramatically improved, and these patients are more frequently referred to the ICU for intensive treatment, including a rising need for administering anticancer-therapy in this setting. RECENT FINDINGS:The scarce literature o...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Moors I,Pène F,Lengline É,Benoit D

更新日期：2015-12-01 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:Acute respiratory distress syndrome has been considered a morphologic and functional expression of lung injury caused by a variety of insults. Two distinct forms of acute respiratory distress syndrome/acute lung injury are described, because there are differences between pulmonary acute respiratory di...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Rocco PR,Zin WA

更新日期：2005-02-01 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: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: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：:Some evidence suggests that light to moderate alcohol consumption protects against cardiovascular diseases. However, this cardioprotective effect of alcohol consumption in adults is absent at the population level. Approximately 20 to 30% of patients admitted to a hospital are alcohol abusers. In medical practice, it i...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Spies CD,Sander M,Stangl K,Fernandez-Sola J,Preedy VR,Rubin E,Andreasson S,Hanna EZ,Kox WJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We report on recent advances and achievements on the use of extracorporeal gas exchange for long-term application in the therapy of critically ill patients with various forms of respiratory failure. RECENT FINDINGS:The most important results regarding the use of extracorporeal gas exchange are expect...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Pesenti A,Zanella A,Patroniti N

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Part II of this review gives an overview of the different maternal cardiac problems during pregnancy and their management, and developments over recent years. RECENT FINDINGS:Many studies published over the last 5 years provided new insights on different cardiac diseases in pregnancy. Publications di...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： van Mook WN,Peeters L

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Early detection of gastrointestinal motility disturbances is a major goal to reduce the incidence of this potentially disastrous event by prophylactic managements and early goal-directed therapy in patients at risk. RECENT FINDINGS:Gastroparesis frequently results in the inability to feed critically ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fruhwald S,Kainz J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The care of critically ill patients and the advent of the modern day intensive care unit (ICU) present a large person power and cost burden to society. The high cost of critical care is attributed to high overhead expenses (eg, experienced staff and equipment), high resource utilization (eg, pharmaceutical resources, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Holcomb BW,Wheeler AP,Ely EW

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Postoperative sepsis is a major cause of surgical associated morbidity and mortality. Our goal is to describe its incidence, pathophysiology, and contributing factors. In addition, we will review preventive measures and treatment options that may possibly reduce its healthcare burden. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fried E,Weissman C,Sprung C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Energy dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a key factor in the pathogenesis of acute brain injury (ABI). This one characterized by a high metabolic rate and nitrogen loss is often associated with an undernutrition support. We review the metabolism evolution and nutritional status in brain injure...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Quintard H,Ichai C

更新日期：2019-04-01 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