Non-operative management of gastric perforation secondary to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the effects of norepinephrine and dobutamine to epinephrine on hemodynamics, lactate metabolism, and gastric tonometric variables in hyperdynamic dopamine-resistant septic shock. DESIGN:A prospective, intervention, randomized clinical trial. SETTING:Adult medical/surgical intensive care unit in ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Levy B,Bollaert PE,Charpentier C,Nace L,Audibert G,Bauer P,Nabet P,Larcan A

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：:The oxygen cost of breathing (which is the difference in oxygen consumption measured during controlled ventilation and again during spontaneous ventilation) was measured in 30 patients between the ages of 17 and 96 years at the time of commencement of weaning from mechanical ventilation. There was a significant expone...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： McDonald NJ,Lavelle P,Gallacher WN,Harpin RP

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Both serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF alpha) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and blood lactate levels in patients with septic shock have been shown to correlate with prognosis. The aim of the study was to define the relative predictive value of these measures. PATIENTS:38 hospitalized patients with ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Marecaux G,Pinsky MR,Dupont E,Kahn RJ,Vincent JL

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paediatric admissions to a general ITU are briefly reviewed. Although it may not be an ideal arrangement it is suggested that children can be safely cared for in such a unit. The problems created by the child with acute upper airway obstruction are discussed to demonstrate the way in which the unit is organized to rec...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Eastham EJ,Papadatos J,Cook S,Stoddart JC

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous bolus endotoxin elicits a marked but transient increase in plasma TxB2 and 6-keto-PGF1 alpha in a large number of species. A smaller, delayed and more prolonged increase in TxB2 and 6-keto-PGF1 alpha are reported in animals with septic shock, i.e., those with fecal peritonitis or cecal ligation. Thromboxan...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ball HA,Cook JA,Wise WC,Halushka PV

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To present a concise history of tracheostomy and tracheal intubation for the approximately forty centuries from their earliest description around 2000 BC until the middle of the twentieth century, at which time a proliferation of advances marked the beginning of the modern era of anesthesiology. DATA SOURCES...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Szmuk P,Ezri T,Evron S,Roth Y,Katz J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) have been proposed as an alternative to central venous catheters (CVC). The aim of this study was to determine the thrombosis rate in relation to PICC placement in patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:Data of patients admitted ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bonizzoli M,Batacchi S,Cianchi G,Zagli G,Lapi F,Tucci V,Martini G,Di Valvasone S,Peris A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated whether oscillatory compliance (C(X5)) measured by forced oscillation technique (FOT) at 5 Hz may be useful for positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) optimisation. METHODS:We studied seven pigs in which lung injury was induced by broncho-alveolar lavage. The animals were ventilated in volume con...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Dellacà RL,Zannin E,Kostic P,Olerud MA,Pompilio PP,Hedenstierna G,Pedotti A,Frykholm P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the first study 6 patients with raised intracranial pressure due to brain oedema following head injury were given dihydroergotamine because of low perfusion pressure. The intracranial pressure fell simultaneously with the increase in arterial pressure. The intracranial pressure fell from 24 +/- 2 mmHg by a maximum ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Grände PO

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the effect of intense neuromuscular blockade (NMB) on oxygen consumption (VO(2)) in deeply sedated and mechanically ventilated children on the first day after complex congenital cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Prospective clinical interventional study. SETTING:Pediatric intensive care unit of an universi...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Lemson J,Driessen JJ,van der Hoeven JG

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen polytrauma patients with asymmetric pulmonary contusion were treated with differential lung ventilation (DLV) for a mean of 106 hours (range 24-298, median 83). The differential time constant (Tc), compliance (Ct), inspiratory and expiratory airway resistance (Rawinsp, Rawexp) and peak-airway pressure (Pawpeak...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Zandstra DF,Stoutenbeek CP,Bams JL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of a cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) intervention achieved with dopamine and norepinephrine after severe head injury. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled, trial. SETTING:Neurosciences critical care unit. PATIENTS:Eleven patients with a head injury, requiring dopamine or norepinephrine i...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Johnston AJ,Steiner LA,Chatfield DA,Coles JP,Hutchinson PJ,Al-Rawi PG,Menon DK,Gupta AK

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acute heart failure (AHF) causes high burden of mortality, morbidity, and repeated hospitalizations worldwide. This guidance paper describes the tailored treatment approaches of different clinical scenarios of AHF and CS, focusing on the needs of professionals working in intensive care settings. RESULTS:Tissue...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Mebazaa A,Tolppanen H,Mueller C,Lassus J,DiSomma S,Baksyte G,Cecconi M,Choi DJ,Cohen Solal A,Christ M,Masip J,Arrigo M,Nouira S,Ojji D,Peacock F,Richards M,Sato N,Sliwa K,Spinar J,Thiele H,Yilmaz MB,Januzzi J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We set out to summarize the current challenges in academic conflict of interest. METHODS:This is a narrative review by a multidisciplinary, multinational panel of academic officers including deans of medical/pharmacy schools. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Disclosing conflict of interest has become the appropriate p...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Annane D,Lerolle N,Meuris S,Sibilla J,Olsen KM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the intensive care management of 23 children (age 3-15 years) following orthotopic heart (HT) and combined heart and lung transplantation (HLT) performed at our 2 institutes between February 1985 and August 1989. Cyclosporin A, azathioprine and steroids were given as routine immunosuppression, whilst anti-th...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Whitehead B,James I,Helms P,Scott JP,Smyth R,Higenbottam TW,McGoldrick J,English TA,Wallwork J,Elliott M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is used for patients with refractory heart failure with or without respiratory failure. This temporary support is provided by blood pumps which are connected to large vessels. Bleeding episodes are a typical complication in patients with ECLS. Recently, several studies illustr...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Heilmann C,Geisen U,Beyersdorf F,Nakamura L,Benk C,Trummer G,Berchtold-Herz M,Schlensak C,Zieger B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of a nationwide evaluation of intensive care, we examined patient- and hospital-related factors which could influence the patterns of utilization of arterial cannulae and central venous and pulmonary artery catheters. We also studied the possible impact of these interventions on the short-term outcome among 14...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Saarela E,Kari A,Nikki P,Rauhala V,Iisalo E,Kaukinen L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the phenomenon of inappropriate triggering caused by an in-line suction catheter. DESIGN:We used a test lung to assess inappropriate triggering in four ventilators with both pressure and flow triggering. RESULTS:With pressure triggering, inappropriate triggering occurred only in the presence of P...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Al-Khafaji A,Manning HL

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Five commercially available oesophageal balloon catheters (OBCs) were tested to evaluate the accuracy in transmitting fast-changing pressure signals which can be observed, for example, during phrenic nerve stimulation. SETTING:Research laboratory of a university hospital. METHOD:The OBCs tested varied in le...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Buscher H,Valta P,Sydow M,Thies K,Burchardi H

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The immediate overwhelming release of inflammatory mediators in septic shock is rapidly followed by strong anti-inflammatory responses inducing a state of immunosuppression. The patients who survive the initial hyper-inflammatory step of septic shock but subsequently die may be those who do not recover from i...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Monneret G,Lepape A,Voirin N,Bohé J,Venet F,Debard AL,Thizy H,Bienvenu J,Gueyffier F,Vanhems P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a clinical observation of acute pancreatitis due to severe hypertriglyceridemia in a pregnant woman. In order to decrease the serum triglyceride level rapidly, two lipaphereses were undertaken using the double-filtration technique. This lipoprotein apheresis technique is briefly described and the efficacy in...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Achard JM,Westeel PF,Moriniere P,Lalau JD,de Cagny B,Fournier A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We determined the effects of two antibiotic policies (predominance of either beta-lactam antibiotics or fluroquinolones) on acquisition with third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and fluoroquinolone-resistant CRE (FCRE) in two ICUs, with monitoring of other variables that may infl...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Nijssen S,Fluit A,van de Vijver D,Top J,Willems R,Bonten MJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to identify factors associated with thrombocytopenia and to assess to what extent thrombocytopenia increases bleeding complications in liver transplant patients. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Surgical intensive care unit in a university hospital. PATIENTS:One hundred and sixty-one p...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ben Hamida C,Lauzet JY,Rézaiguia-Delclaux S,Duvoux C,Cherqui D,Duvaldestin P,Stéphan F

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumonia caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) is rare and occurs in severely immunosuppressed patients. HSV1 can be detected in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) from patients presenting with respiratory failure, but its direct effect on disease is difficult to prove. We demonstrate the causative role of HSV1 in t...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： François-Dufresne A,Garbino J,Ricou B,Wunderli W

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical course of quinine-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and review all previous cases reported in the medical literature. DESIGN:Case report/literature review. SETTING:University teaching hospital medical ICU. PATIENTS:One patient in whom thrombocytopenia, coagulopat...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Knower MT,Bowton DL,Owen J,Dunagan DP

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nosocomial pneumonia continues to represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Bacteria are responsible for greater than 90% of the pneumonias, the most common isolates being aerobic Gram-negative bacilli and S. aureus. Cornerstones of treatment are intravenous antibiotics and sup...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Unertl KE,Lenhart FP,Forst H,Peter K

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the steady-state trough serum and epithelial lining fluid (ELF) concentrations of teicoplanin 12 mg/kg per day in critically ill patients with ventilator associated pneumonia. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective, pharmacokinetic study in the surgical intensive care unit in a university hospital. PAT...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Mimoz O,Rolland D,Adoun M,Marchand S,Breilh D,Brumpt I,Debaene B,Couet W

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A veno-venous to-and-fro bypass method through a single blood access for extracorporeal lung assist with an artificial membrane lung is introduced. A premature newborn with severe respiratory distress was treated with this method. A 12 Fr. single lumen catheter with a spiral-embedded thin-wall, 0.25 mm in wall thickne...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Tsuno K,Terasaki H,Tsutsumi R,Sadanaga M,Higashi K,Morioka T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00