Control of an epidemic spread of a multi-resistant strain of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus in a hospital.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Spasms in patients with generalized tetanus can be suppressed by a spinal intrathecal infusion of baclofen. We report on four patients and review reported cases treated by this method elsewhere. DESIGN:Intrathecal baclofen infusion was started with a bolus dose (300-500 micrograms) and continued at a steady ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Dressnandt J,Konstanzer A,Weinzierl FX,Pfab R,Klingelhöfer J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An investigation into the incidence of post-operative complications after thoracic surgery with 3 different physiotherapy masks. DESIGN:A prospective, consecutive, randomized comparison. SETTING:Department of Thoracic and Heart Surgery at a University Hospital. The treatments were performed by experienced a...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ingwersen UM,Larsen KR,Bertelsen MT,Kiil-Nielsen K,Laub M,Sandermann J,Bach K,Hansen H

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of the Clinical Risk Index for Babies (CRIB) to predict long-term neurodevelopmental impairment in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. DESIGN:Single-center cohort study. SETTING:Tertiary neonatal care hospital and follow-up clinic. PATIENTS:Four hundred fifty-five VLBW infants conse...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bührer C,Grimmer I,Metze B,Obladen M

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are a number of potential etiologies of severe bleeding encountered in the intensive care unit. Although rare, acquired hemophilia is one such etiology that often presents with major bleeding requiring intensive care. Despite the introduction of effective treatments, the reported mortality rate of patie...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Shander A,Walsh CE,Cromwell C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lung injury is a severe complication of acute pancreatitis that increases the mortality rate of the disease. The pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis has been studied in several experimental models, but the kinetics of pulmonary complications in relation to the pancreatic disease is not completely understood...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Morel DR,Frossard JL,Cikirikcioglu B,Tapponnier M,Pastor CM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the benefits and risks of vasopressin or its analog terlipressin for patients with vasodilatory shock. DATA SOURCE:We searched the CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and LILACS databases (up to March 2011) as well as reference lists of articles and proceedings of major meetings; we also contacted trial aut...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Polito A,Parisini E,Ricci Z,Picardo S,Annane D

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) inhibit patient-initiated active breath and the risk of high tidal volumes and consequent high transpulmonary pressure swings, and minimize patient/ ventilator asynchrony in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Minimization of volutrauma and ventilator-induced lung injury (...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Hraiech S,Yoshida T,Annane D,Duggal A,Fanelli V,Gacouin A,Heunks L,Jaber S,Sottile PD,Papazian L

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of fatal septic shock, with hyperlactatemia and blood cultures positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae, in a 70-year-old patient. On two occasions (5 days, and 2 days before the patient's death), the relationship between oxygen delivery (DO2) and consumption (VO2) was examined in conjunction with two pr...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Gallet D,Goudable J,Vedrinne JM,Viale JP,Annat G

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old man was diagnosed clinically brain dead after sustaining head trauma. The patient was in deep coma, brain nerves were unresponsive and spontaneous breathing was absent. However, EEG showed well preserved activity, but no reactivity to external stimuli. EEG activity disappeared within 40 h. BAEP were high...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Kaukinen S,Mäkelä K,Häkkinen VK,Martikainen K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of Clostridium difficile (CD) diarrhoea in feed-intolerant, critically ill patients who received erythromycin-based prokinetic therapy. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective observational study in a mixed intensive care unit. METHODS:The development of diarrhoea (> 3 loose, liquid stool ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Nguyen NQ,Ching K,Fraser RJ,Chapman MJ,Holloway RH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma colloid osmotic pressure (COP) has been calculated from both serum albumin concentration and plasma total protein concentration. These values have been compared to those measured directly using a membrane-transducer oncometer in a group of normal subjects, in a group of critically-ill patients with a variety of...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Barclay SA,Bennett D

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain insight into the occurrence of brain death and the potential for brain dead and controlled non-heart-beating organ donors (CNHB) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) in a large neurosurgical serving area (2.1 million inhabi...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Kompanje EJO,Bakker J,Slieker FJA,IJzermans JNM,Maas AIR

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that levosimendan increases systemic and intestinal oxygen delivery (DO(2)) and prevents intramucosal acidosis in septic shock. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled experimental study. SETTING:University-based research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Nineteen anesthetized, mechanically ventilated she...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Dubin A,Murias G,Sottile JP,Pozo MO,Barán M,Edul VS,Canales HS,Etcheverry G,Maskin B,Estenssoro E

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed outcomes in brain-injured patients after implementation of a multi-faceted approach to reduce respiratory complications in intensive care units. METHODS:Prospective nationwide before-after trial. Consecutive adults with acute brain injury requiring mechanical ventilation for ≥24 h in 20 French inte...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Asehnoune K,Mrozek S,Perrigault PF,Seguin P,Dahyot-Fizelier C,Lasocki S,Pujol A,Martin M,Chabanne R,Muller L,Hanouz JL,Hammad E,Rozec B,Kerforne T,Ichai C,Cinotti R,Geeraerts T,Elaroussi D,Pelosi P,Jaber S,Dalicha

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old man developed postsurgical septic shock, unresponsive to plasma volume expansion and administration of dopamine and dobutamine. A continuous norepinephrine infusion was then started and the dose increased to 0.62 micrograms.kg-1.min-1 until the mean arterial pressure was 70 mmHg. Prior to and during the ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bouffard Y,Tissot S,Viale JP,Delafosse B,Annat G,Bachmann P,Motin J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Postoperative pneumonia is a potentially devastating complication associated with high mortality in intensive care unit (ICU)-patients. One of the major predisposing factors is the perioperative occurrence of atelectatic formations in non-dependent lung areas. Perioperative ventilation/perfusion mismatch due ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Hutschala D,Kinstner C,Skhirtladze K,Mayer-Helm BX,Zeitlinger M,Wisser W,Müller M,Tschernko E

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Delirium incidence in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is high and associated with poor outcome. Identification of high-risk patients may facilitate its prevention. PURPOSE:To develop and validate a model based on data available at ICU admission to predict delirium development during a patient's complete I...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Wassenaar A,van den Boogaard M,van Achterberg T,Slooter AJ,Kuiper MA,Hoogendoorn ME,Simons KS,Maseda E,Pinto N,Jones C,Luetz A,Schandl A,Verbrugghe W,Aitken LM,van Haren FM,Donders AR,Schoonhoven L,Pickkers P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a fatal case of a child presenting Reye's syndrome associated with a variety of arrhythmias and ischemia-like ST-T ECG changes. At autopsy, fatty infiltration and patchy myocytolysis were detected in sections of the heart. This case report emphasizes cardiac involvement in Reye's syndrome and the possible me...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Sarti A,Cecchi F,Manetti A,Busoni P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (sTREM-1) in CSF can serve as a biomarker for the presence of bacterial meningitis and outcome in patients with this disease. DESIGN:Retrospective study of diagnostic accuracy. SETTING AND PATIENTS:CSF was collected from 92 adults ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Determann RM,Weisfelt M,de Gans J,van der Ende A,Schultz MJ,van de Beek D

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transcapillary heat transfer after injections of cold saline into the right atrium generates bronchial thermodilution curves resembling those observed in the aorta. Under the assumption that no indicator is lost or gained within the pulmonary capillary bed and changes in blood temperature are instantaneously ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Loer SA,Wietasch JK,Scheeren TW

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed feasibility and safety of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) to facilitate ultra-protective ventilation (VT 4 mL/kg and PPLAT ≤ 25 cmH2O) in patients with moderate acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). METHODS:Prospective multicenter international phase 2 study. Primary endpoint w...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Combes A,Fanelli V,Pham T,Ranieri VM,European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Trials Group and the “Strategy of Ultra-Protective lung ventilation with Extracorporeal CO2 Removal for New-Onset moderate to severe ARDS” (SUPERNOVA) investigators

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the perceived utilization of physical restraint (PR) in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients and to identify clinical and structural factors influencing PR use. METHODS:A questionnaire was personally handed to one intensivist in 130 ICUs in France then collected on-site 2 ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： De Jonghe B,Constantin JM,Chanques G,Capdevila X,Lefrant JY,Outin H,Mantz J,Group Interfaces Sédation.

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the influence of religious affiliation and culture on end-of-life decisions in European intensive care units (ICUs). DESIGN AND SETTING:A prospective, observational study of European ICUs was performed on consecutive patients with any limitation of therapy. Prospectively defined end-of-life prac...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Sprung CL,Maia P,Bulow HH,Ricou B,Armaganidis A,Baras M,Wennberg E,Reinhart K,Cohen SL,Fries DR,Nakos G,Thijs LG,Ethicus Study Group.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility of remifentanil-based sedation in hypoxemic acute respiratory failure (HARF) patients refusing to continue noninvasive ventilation (NPPV) for intolerance to two different interfaces-helmet and total face mask. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective uncontrolled clinical investigation in a 14-...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Rocco M,Conti G,Alessandri E,Morelli A,Spadetta G,Laderchi A,Di Santo C,Francavilla S,Pietropaoli P

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific regulations regarding oversight of research in children vary from country to country, but most share common principles derived from major consensus documents. Whereas the permissibility of research on adults depends heavily upon the informed consent of the subject, the regulation of research in pediatrics is ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Truog RD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fibroproliferation markers like procollagen I predict mortality in patients with acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We sought to determine whether bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from patients with lung injury contained mediators that would activate procollagen I promo...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Budinger GR,Chandel NS,Donnelly HK,Eisenbart J,Oberoi M,Jain M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central venous catheters (CVCs) are widely used in critically ill patients in intensive care units. However, infectious complications are common and may limit their utility. We critically review the literature to determine the impact of CVC design and composition, insertion site selection, insertion procedures, care a...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Reed CR,Sessler CN,Glauser FL,Phelan BA

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Measurement of functional residual capacity (FRC) during mechanical ventilation is important to standardise respiratory system compliance and adjust the ventilator settings to optimise lung recruitment. In the present study we compared three methods to measure FRC. DESIGN:The bias flow nitrogen washout techn...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Schibler A,Hammer J,Isler R,Buess C,Newth CJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six different types of continuous flush devices have been assessed for accuracy in vitro and ease of use in vivo. Only two types of device matched the manufacturers' specifications of performance. The other four gave higher flow rates than expected. ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Rithalia SV,Tinker J

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00