Hyperthermia complicating tricyclic antidepressant overdose.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most anxiolytics and sedative regimens in the intensive care unit (ICU) impair intellectual function, reducing patient autonomy, and often add to patient morbidity. Using an ICU-validated cognitive assessment tool Adapted Cognitive Exam (ACE), we performed a comparison between dexmedetomidine (DEX) and pro...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Mirski MA,Lewin JJ 3rd,Ledroux S,Thompson C,Murakami P,Zink EK,Griswold M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the extent to which respiratory changes in inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter can be used to predict fluid responsiveness. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SETTING:Hospital intensive care unit. PATIENTS:Twenty-three patients with acute circulatory failure related to sepsis and mechanically ven...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Barbier C,Loubières Y,Schmit C,Hayon J,Ricôme JL,Jardin F,Vieillard-Baron A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of changes in alveolar ventilation on the following tonometry-derived variables: gastric intramucosal CO2 tension (PtCO2), gastric arterial CO2 tension difference (PgapCO2), gastric intramucosal pH (pHi) and arterial pH-pHi difference (pHgap). DESIGN:Clinical prospective study. SET...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bernardin G,Lucas P,Hyvernat H,Deloffre P,Mattéi M

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a life-threatening neonatal lung injury, whose pathophysiology has been mainly studied in animal models. In such models, pancreatic secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2-IB) and proinflammatory cytokines present in meconium challenge the lungs, catabolising surfactant and harmi...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： De Luca D,Minucci A,Tripodi D,Piastra M,Pietrini D,Zuppi C,Conti G,Carnielli VP,Capoluongo E

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether, during mechanical ventilation, an optimal positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) can be identified by measurement of regional tidal volume and compliance [V (T(reg)), C (RS(reg))]. METHODS:Sixteen anaesthetized intubated neonatal piglets underwent a stepwise vital capacity manoeuvre perf...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Dargaville PA,Rimensberger PC,Frerichs I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 20 years have passed since we reported our results of histologically proven cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonia in non-immunocompromised ICU patients. Even if there are more recent reports suggesting that CMV may worsen the outcomes for ICU patients, there is no definite answer to this question: ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Papazian L,Hraiech S,Lehingue S,Roch A,Chiche L,Wiramus S,Forel JM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cytokeratin 19 (CK19) is a specific cytoskeletal structure for alveolar epithelium. We hypothesized that the levels of CK19 fragments in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid could serve as an index of epithelial injury and as a prognosis marker in patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or acute respiratory distr...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Stern JB,Paugam C,Validire P,Adle-Biassette H,Jaffré S,Dehoux M,Crestani B

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in analytical electrochemistry have provided highly selective potassium ion exchangers and robust polymeric membranes that can be used to measure the potassium activity in plasma or whole blood. The relationship between the activity measurement and the more familiar concentration measurement is explore...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Treasure T

更新日期：1978-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The association of acute-phase reaction and outcome of patients with acute vascular diseases is controversial. The prognostic value of admission C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with acute aortic aneurysm or dissection has not yet been investigated. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cohort study including 255 consecuti...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Schillinger M,Domanovits H,Bayegan K,Hölzenbein T,Grabenwöger M,Thoenissen J,Röggla M,Müllner M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the ventilation achieved with chest compressions (CC) or ventilation plus compressions (VC) in a pediatric animal model of cardiac arrest. DESIGN:Randomized experimental study. SETTING:Experimental department of a University Hospital. METHODS:Twelve infant pigs with asphyxial cardiac arrest. Seq...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Iglesias JM,López-Herce J,Urbano J,Solana MJ,Mencía S,Del Castillo J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate the TRISS method as an audit system on a group of patients with severe trauma admitted to an Italian general intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Prospective, cohort study of consecutive admissions to the ICU. SETTING:A 6-bed general ICU in a 500-bed general hospital. PATIENTS:190 patients with se...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Corbanese U,Possamai C,Casagrande L,Bordino P

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Antipyrine metabolism is a "gold standard" measure of mixed cytochrome P450 (CYP) mediated drug metabolism in humans. Cytokines (e.g., interleukin-6) and nitric oxide reduce CYP 450 activity in vitro and in vivo. Because interleukin-6 and nitric oxide production increases in children with sepsis-induced multi...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Carcillo JA,Doughty L,Kofos D,Frye RF,Kaplan SS,Sasser H,Burckart GJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe Enterococcus faecalis colonisation and endocarditis in 5 intensive care patients after treatment with selective decontamination (SDD). SETTING:Intensive care unit (ICU) in a general hospital. PATIENTS:The patients were admitted to the ICU because of adult respiratory distress syndrome, polytraum...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Sijpkens YW,Buurke EJ,Ulrich C,van Asselt GJ

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Interhospital transfers of critically ill pediatric patients in The Netherlands are accompanied by referring specialists or by specialist retrieval teams. We compared the interventions before and directly after transports and the complications and the equipment available during transports in the two groups. ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Vos GD,Nissen AC,H M Nieman F,Meurs MMB,van Waardenburg DA,Ramsay G,Donckerwolcke RAMG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed parameters of free radical damage to biomolecules, mitochondrial superoxide production, superoxide dismutase, and catalase activities and their relationship to sepsis mortality. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective animal study in a university laboratory for experimental. SUBJECTS:140 male Wis...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Ritter C,Andrades M,Frota Júnior ML,Bonatto F,Pinho RA,Polydoro M,Klamt F,Pinheiro CT,Menna-Barreto SS,Moreira JC,Dal-Pizzol F

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past two years several guidelines for suggested components of emergency medical systems for children have been suggested, and for the first time, specific standards of pediatric trauma care have also been formulated. The American Academy of Pediatrics new Provisional Committee on Emergency Medicine has been cha...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Haller JA,Beaver B

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have treated 30 patients with flail chest, with priority given to associated factors (pain, secretions retention, hemo-/pneumothorax and underlying pulmonary contusion). When this treatment was insufficient IMV + PEEP was instituted; in this group there was a 58.8% incidence of pneumonia, 47.5% of sepsis and 11.7 d...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Carpintero JL,Rodriguez Diez A,Ruiz Elvira MJ,Benitez JA,Perez Rielo A

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship of fluid balance and weaning outcomes. METHODS:We prospectively collected demographic, physiological, daily fluid balance (measured inputs minus outputs), and weaning data from 87 mechanically ventilated patients. PATIENTS:We examined 87 patients, a median age of 66 years, APACHE...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Upadya A,Tilluckdharry L,Muralidharan V,Amoateng-Adjepong Y,Manthous CA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Real-time measurement of stroke volume variation by arterial pulse contour analysis (SVV) is useful in predicting volume responsiveness and monitoring volume therapy in mechanically ventilated patients. This study investigated the influence of the depth of tidal volume (V(t)) on SVV both during the state of f...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Reuter DA,Bayerlein J,Goepfert MS,Weis FC,Kilger E,Lamm P,Goetz AE

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether erythromycin is non-inferior to metoclopramide in facilitating post-pyloric placement of self-propelled spiral nasoenteric tubes (NETs) in critically ill patients. METHODS:A prospective, multicenter, open-label, parallel, and non-inferiority randomized controlled trial was conducted compar...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Hu B,Ouyang X,Lei L,Sun C,Chi R,Guo J,Guo W,Zhang Y,Li Y,Huang D,Sun H,Nie Z,Yu J,Zhou Y,Wang H,Zhang J,Chen C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Critical illness increases the tendency to both coagulation and bleeding, complicating anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). We analyzed strategies for anticoagulation in CRRT concerning implementation, efficacy and safety to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical prac...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Oudemans-van Straaten HM,Wester JPJ,de Pont ACJM,Schetz MRC

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized study of 30 patients undergoing uncomplicated surgery under spinal anesthesia was conducted to assess the influence of colloids on the kinetics of plasma fibronectin and complement. Both are opsonins of the reticuloendothelial system; moreover fibronectin is concerned with host resistance against septic c...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Vedrinne JM,Hoen JP,Bussery D,Veyssere C,Richard M,Motin J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify risk factors and to describe epidemiological patterns for early-(EOB) and late-onset bacteremias (LOB) after trauma. DESIGN:A prospective study conducted on 141 consecutive trauma patients. SETTING:A general intensive care unit (ICU) of a university hospital. PATIENTS:...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Antonelli M,Moro ML,D'Errico RR,Conti G,Bufi M,Gasparetto A

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a real-time ultrasound sign, the visualization of the cavity and the walls of the maxillary sinus ("sinusogram"), and to assess its correlation with total opacity of the sinus. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SETTING:The medical ICU of a university-affiliated hospital. PATIENTS:The significa...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Lichtenstein D,Biderman P,Mezière G,Gepner A

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the plasma levels of three endothelial-specific proteins, von Willebrand factor (vWF), tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and thrombomodulin (TM) may be useful in predicting the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). DESIGN:Blood samples were obtained from normal healt...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Bajaj MS,Tricomi SM

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) continues as a contributor to the morbidity and mortality of patients in intensive care units throughout the world, imparting tremendous human and financial costs. During the last ten years there has been a decline in ARDS mortality without a clear explanation. The Americ...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Artigas A,Bernard GR,Carlet J,Dreyfuss D,Gattinoni L,Hudson L,Lamy M,Marini JJ,Matthay MA,Pinsky MR,Spragg R,Suter PM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In alcoholic patients, metabolic acidosis can be related to lactate acidosis associated with sepsis or thiamine deficiency, ketoacidosis, methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning. High resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) can be used to detect abnormal organic acid metabolites in urine or serum from patient...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Godet C,Hira M,Adoun M,Eugène M,Robert R

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the markers of perfusion which best discriminate survivors from non-survivors of childhood sepsis and to compare the information derived from gastric tonometry with conventionally measured haemodynamic and laboratory parameters. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study of children with sepsis syndrome or...

journal_title：Intensive care medicine

authors： Duke TD,Butt W,South M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00