The science and art of pediatric critical care nutrition.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tissue hypoperfusion is a common pathophysiologic process leading to multiple-organ dysfunction and death. An important goal of hemodynamic monitoring is the early detection of inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. The use of simple, noninvasive monitoring techniques has the advantage of facili...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Creteur J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to summarize important publications in enhanced recovery during 2010-2011 and to highlight key themes. Specifically, we focus on updated systematic reviews of high-quality clinical trials of enhanced recovery in colorectal surgery, exemplar studies of enhanced recovery in oth...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Grocott MP,Martin DS,Mythen MG

更新日期：2012-08-01 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:Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) is considered standard of care in the majority of critically ill patients in the ICU. In this review, we will present the current evidence for the use of SUP in ICU patients, including data on the prevalence of gastrointestinal bleeding and the balance between benefits a...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Krag M,Perner A,Møller MH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The following review intends to outline the unique aspects of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the poisoned patient and highlights both current practice and new therapies that apply to toxicologic cases. RECENT FINDINGS:Although there are few prospective randomized studies to further evide...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Givens ML,O'Connell E

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Survival of critically ill patients is frequently associated with significant functional impairment and reduced health-related quality of life. Early rehabilitation of ICU patients has recently been identified as an important focus for interdisciplinary ICU teams. However, the amount of rehabilitation...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Gosselink R,Needham D,Hermans G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) can occur despite use of tidal volume (VT) limited to 6 ml/kg of predicted body weight, especially in patients with a smaller aerated compartment (i.e. the baby lung) in which, indeed, tidal ventilation takes place. Because respiratory system static compliance (CR...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Grieco DL,Chen L,Dres M,Brochard L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review the recent literature describing how to assess and treat postcardiac arrest syndrome associated haemodynamics and manage oxygenation and ventilation derangements. RECENT FINDINGS:Postcardiac arrest syndrome is a well described entity that includes systemic ische...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Topjian AA,Berg RA,Taccone FS

更新日期：2015-06-01 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: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 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:Although vitamin C is essentially a nontoxic vitamin; however, it is important to be aware regarding the safety of high doses before the wide clinical use. RECENT FINDINGS:Minor side effects of vitamin C have been reported, many being reported in earlier studies. High doses of vitamin C (up to 1.5 g/...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Khoshnam-Rad N,Khalili H

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：: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:Acute liver failure (ALF) is associated with significant mortality. Although specific therapies may be available, the evidence base for these and for many aspects of supportive therapy has been slow to emerge. Liver transplantation continues to be a cornerstone of treatment, and the management of ALF,...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Willars C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successes in machine-based extracorporeal support for different organ functions stimulated research in the field of liver support approximately 50 years ago. Initial failure to improve outcome using detoxification methods like dialysis, blood and plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis over sorbents fueled interest in biol...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Mitzner SR,Stange J,Peszynski P,Klammt S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Efforts to improve outcomes from acute kidney injury (AKI) have focussed on timely diagnosis and effective delivery of basic patient care. Electronic alerts (e-alerts) for AKI have attracted interest as a tool to facilitate this. Initial feasibility has already been demonstrated; this review will disc...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Horne KL,Selby NM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Conventional intermittent hemodialysis and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration are the opposite poles of current treatment modalities for patients with acute renal failure in the intensive care unit. Because both intermittent and continuous renal replacement techniques have several disadvantages, al...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fliser D,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians are increasingly aware that fungal pathogens are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Historically, these infections occurred in severely immunocompromised patients who were undergoing treatment for hematological malignancy or solid organ transplantation. Currently, howev...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Rogers TR

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute coagulopathy of trauma has only been described relatively recently. Developing early in the postinjury phase, it is associated with increased transfusion requirements and poor outcomes. This review examines the possible initiators, mechanism and clinical importance of acute coagulopathy. RECENT...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Brohi K,Cohen MJ,Davenport RA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present article will review the current state of our understanding of nephrotoxic medication-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) and provide strategies to reduce its impact. RECENT FINDINGS:Nephrotoxic medications contribute to a substantial proportion of AKI in hospitalized patients. The previo...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Goldstein SL

更新日期：2016-12-01 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: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:Continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) is being used more frequently in intensive care units to detect epileptic activity and ischemia. This review analyzes clinical applications and limitations of cEEG as a routine neuromonitoring tool. RECENT FINDINGS:cEEG is primarily used to detect nonconvulsiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Kurtz P,Hanafy KA,Claassen J

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Care surrounding end-of-life has become a major topic in the intensive care medicine literature. Cultural and regional variations are associated with transatlantic debates about decisions to forego life-sustaining therapies and lead to recent international statements. The aim of this review is to prov...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Fassier T,Lautrette A,Ciroldi M,Azoulay E

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite the progress made over the past 20 years in the treatment of septic shock, mortality remains high. Microcirculatory disorders raise considerable interest aiming to improve the understanding of the physiopathology of septic shock and its management. RECENT FINDINGS:Numerous experimental and cl...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Ait-Oufella H,Bourcier S,Lehoux S,Guidet B

更新日期：2015-08-01 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:Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI) are a rare but potentially devastating injury with stroke rates up to 50%. Over the past decade, the recognition and subsequent management of these injuries has undergone a marked evolution. This review will focus on the rationale for BCVI screening, imaging optio...

journal_title：Current opinion in critical care

authors： Burlew CC,Biffl WL

更新日期：2010-12-01 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: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