Excess circulating angiopoietin-2 is a strong predictor of mortality in critically ill medical patients.

abstract：:Circulating cell-free DNA (cf-DNA) mainly comes from apoptotic cells and can reflect the extent of cellular damage. Increased plasma levels of cf-DNA have been found in many acute disorders, including septic and clinically ill patients, and usually correlate well with clinical outcome. Acute respiratory failure, the m...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Arnalich F,López-Collazo E,Montiel C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the blood IL-6 level, the blood glucose level, and glucose control in septic patients. METHODS:This retrospective observational study in a general ICU of a university hospital included a total of 153 patients with sepsis, severe seps...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Nakamura M,Oda S,Sadahiro T,Watanabe E,Abe R,Nakada TA,Morita Y,Hirasawa H

更新日期：2012-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Impaired skeletal muscle function has important clinical outcome implications for survivors of critical illness. Previous studies employing volitional manual muscle testing for diagnosing intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) during the early stages of critical illness have only provided limited d...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Connolly BA,Jones GD,Curtis AA,Murphy PB,Douiri A,Hopkinson NS,Polkey MI,Moxham J,Hart N

更新日期：2013-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: In recent years, rural hospitals have expanded their scope of specialized services, which has led to the development and staffing of rural intensive care units (ICUs). There is little information about the breadth, quality or outcomes of these services. This is particularly true for specialized ICU service...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Fieselmann JF,Bock MJ,Hendryx MS,Wakefield D,Helms CM,Bentler SE

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Cortegiani A,Shafer SL

更新日期：2018-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients who survive a critical illness and have their oral endotracheal tube removed, dysphagia is highly prevalent, and without intervention, it may persist far beyond hospital discharge. This pre- and post-intervention study with historical controls tested the effects of a swallowing and oral care (SO...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wu CP,Xu YJ,Wang TG,Ku SC,Chan DC,Lee JJ,Wei YC,Hsiao TY,Chen CC

更新日期：2019-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients but is associated with complications and costs. Here, we validate various scores supposed to predict mortality and develop an optimized categorical model. METHODS:In a derivation cohort...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hilder M,Herbstreit F,Adamzik M,Beiderlinden M,Bürschen M,Peters J,Frey UH

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:A crucial determinant for the success of intensive insulin therapy in critically ill patients is the frequent and accurate measurement of blood glucose values with immediate feedback of results. In general, therefore, this is achieved by point-of-care testing, raising the question of the best way of monitoring blood g...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Brunkhorst FM,Wahl HG

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent evidence suggests a link between excess lipid peroxidation and specific organ failures in sepsis. No study has been performed in sepsis by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria. METHODS:Lethal sepsis was induced in rats by the intraperitoneal injection of one MDR isolate of Pseudomonas a...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Toufekoula C,Papadakis V,Tsaganos T,Routsi C,Orfanos SE,Kotanidou A,Carrer DP,Raftogiannis M,Baziaka F,Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ

更新日期：2013-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) often receive sedation for prolonged periods. In order to better understand the impact of sub-optimal sedation practice on outcomes, we performed a systematic review, including observational studies and controlled trials which were conducted in sedated patients in th...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jackson DL,Proudfoot CW,Cann KF,Walsh T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Following trauma and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), the typical response is an elevation of the total complete blood count (CBC) and a reduction of the lymphocyte count. This leukocytosis typically returns to normal within 48 hours. The persistence of a leukocytosis following trauma is ass...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Heffernan DS,Monaghan SF,Thakkar RK,Machan JT,Cioffi WG,Ayala A

更新日期：2012-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients in ICUs frequently require tracheostomy for long-term ventilator support, and the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) method is preferred over surgical tracheostomy. The use of ultrasound (US) imaging to guide ICU procedures and interventions has recently emerged as a simple and noninvasive tool. The...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Alansari M,Alotair H,Al Aseri Z,Elhoseny MA

更新日期：2015-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine hospital mortality, long-term mortality, and health service utilization among critically ill patients. We also determined whether these outcomes differed according to demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adult...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hill AD,Fowler RA,Pinto R,Herridge MS,Cuthbertson BH,Scales DC

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravenous fluid administration is an essential component of sepsis management, but a positive fluid balance has been associated with worse prognosis. We analyzed whether a positive fluid balance and its persistence over time was an independent prognostic factor in septic patients. METHODS:We prospective...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Acheampong A,Vincent JL

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) needing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), the effect of convective (via continuous venovenous hemofiltration [CVVH]) versus diffusive (via continuous venovenous hemodialysis [CVVHD]) solute clearance on clinical outcomes is unclear. Ou...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wald R,Friedrich JO,Bagshaw SM,Burns KE,Garg AX,Hladunewich MA,House AA,Lapinsky S,Klein D,Pannu NI,Pope K,Richardson RM,Thorpe K,Adhikari NK

更新日期：2012-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain noble gases, though inert, exhibit remarkable biological properties. Notably, xenon and argon provide neuroprotection in animal models of central nervous system injury. In the previous issue of Critical Care, Loetscher and colleagues provided further evidence that argon may have therapeutic properties for neur...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Sanders RD,Ma D,Maze M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The pathophysiology of acute kidney injury (AKI) in sepsis is ill defined. We investigated parameters associated with low glomerular filtration, and their predictive value to discriminate transient from intrinsic septic AKI. METHODS:In 107 sepsis patients, AKI was defined by the Risk, Injury, Failure, Los...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Vanmassenhove J,Glorieux G,Hoste E,Dhondt A,Vanholder R,Van Biesen W

更新日期：2013-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inter-hospital transport of critically ill patients is increasing. When performed by specialized retrieval teams there are less adverse events compared to transport by ambulance. These transports are performed with technical equipment also used in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). As a consequence technical pr...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Droogh JM,Smit M,Hut J,de Vos R,Ligtenberg JJ,Zijlstra JG

更新日期：2012-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The early aggressive management of the acute coagulopathy of trauma may improve survival in the trauma population. However, the timely identification of lethal exsanguination remains challenging. This study validated six scoring systems and algorithms to stratify patients for the risk of massive transfusio...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Brockamp T,Nienaber U,Mutschler M,Wafaisade A,Peiniger S,Lefering R,Bouillon B,Maegele M,TraumaRegister DGU.

更新日期：2012-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lowering of hyperglycemia in the intensive care unit (ICU) is widely practiced. We investigated in which way glucose regulation, defined as mean glucose concentration during admission, is associated with ICU mortality in a medical and a surgical cohort. METHODS:Retrospective database cohort study includin...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Siegelaar SE,Hermanides J,Oudemans-van Straaten HM,van der Voort PH,Bosman RJ,Zandstra DF,DeVries JH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To provide up-to-date information on the prognostic factors associated with 28-day mortality in a cohort of septic shock patients in intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS:Prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study in ICUs from 14 French general (non-academic) and university teaching hospitals. Al...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Quenot JP,Binquet C,Kara F,Martinet O,Ganster F,Navellou JC,Castelain V,Barraud D,Cousson J,Louis G,Perez P,Kuteifan K,Noirot A,Badie J,Mezher C,Lessire H,Pavon A

更新日期：2013-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Disagreements between the perceptions of nurses and physicians regarding end-of-life (EOL) decisions are frequent. In a survey carried out in 13 Brazilian ICUs, Fumis and Deheinzelin reported that the majority of nurses, physicians and family members are in favor of limiting life-sustaining therapies in terminally ill...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Soares M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial hyperpermeability following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) contributes to microcirculatory perfusion disturbances and postoperative complications after cardiac surgery. We investigated the postoperative course of renal and pulmonary endothelial barrier function and the association with microcircula...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Dekker NAM,van Leeuwen ALI,van Strien WWJ,Majolée J,Szulcek R,Vonk ABA,Hordijk PL,Boer C,van den Brom CE

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:The optimal approach to airway management during in-hospital cardiac arrest is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To describe hospital-level variation in endotracheal intubation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for in-hospital cardiac arrest and the association between hospital use of endotracheal intubation and ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bradley SM,Zhou Y,Ramachandran SK,Engoren M,Donnino M,Girotra S

更新日期：2019-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:ICU delirium is associated with poor patient outcome. Risk factor stratification is essential to the understanding, prevention and treatment of this disorder. Alcohol consumption, smoking and prior cognitive impairment appear strongly correlated with delirium risk. Several potentially modifiable associations deserve p...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Skrobik Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) benefit from therapeutic hypothermia for 24 hours. The time needed to reach hypothermia (target temperature of 32 degrees C to 34 degrees C) varies widely. In this study, we explore the relation between measures of body composition and the time needed to...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jimmink JJ,Binnekade JM,Paulus F,Mathus-Vliegen EM,Schultz MJ,Vroom MB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refractory cardiac shock in the cardiac surgical intensive care unit confers significant morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a common intervention for refractory cardiogenic shock when other therapies have failed. However, it is difficult to predict who will benefit from this...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Stephens R,Fan E

更新日期：2014-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The multicenter study conducted by Lorente and coworkers published in the previous issue of Critical Care demonstrates that matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and MMP-10 and their inhibitor tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) are promising novel biomarkers to predict severity and outcome of sepsis. I...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hoffmann U,Brueckmann M,Borggrefe M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tight glycemic control has engendered large numbers of investigations, with conflicting results. The world has largely embraced intensive insulin as a practice, but applies this therapy with great variability in the manner of glucose control and measurement. The present commentary reviews what we actually know with ce...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Nasraway SA Jr,Rattan R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:New technology using partial carbon dioxide rebreathing has been developed to measure cardiac output. Because rebreathing increases respiratory effort, we investigated whether a newly developed system with 35 s rebreathing causes a lesser increase in respiratory effort under partial ventilatory support tha...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Tachibana K,Imanaka H,Takeuchi M,Nishida T,Takauchi Y,Nishimura M

更新日期：2005-10-05 00:00:00