Definition of cutoff values for the hypoxia test used for preflight testing in young children with neonatal chronic lung disease.

abstract：:As seen in this CME online activity (available at http://courses.elseviercme.com/694), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of chronic, progressive, fibrotic lung disease of unknown cause that is associated with substantial health-care utilization and high rates of mortality. The clinical symptoms of...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Martinez FJ,Lederer DJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To measure the ability of a set of clinical parameters, the Winthrop-University Hospital (WUH) criteria, to identify Legionella pneumonia while discriminating against bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia at the time of hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). DESIGN:Retrospective case-contr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gupta SK,Imperiale TF,Sarosi GA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive thymoma recently has been shown to be sensitive to combination chemotherapy and in some cases to be relatively indolent. Two cases of extensive thymoma which responded to primary treatment with a combination of a platinum compound (carboplatin or cisplatin), doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and cyclophosphamide (or ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lara PN Jr,Bonomi PD,Faber LP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The airways in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are characterized by the accumulation of tenacious, dehydrated mucus that is a precursor for chronic infection, inflammation, and tissue destruction. The clearance of mucus is an integral component of daily therapy. Inhaled mannitol is an osmotic agent that i...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jaques A,Daviskas E,Turton JA,McKay K,Cooper P,Stirling RG,Robertson CF,Bye PTP,LeSouëf PN,Shadbolt B,Anderson SD,Charlton B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An evidence-based approach is necessary for the localization and management of intraepithelial and microinvasive non-small cell lung cancer in the central airways. METHODS:Material appropriate to this topic was obtained by literature search of a computerized database. Recommendations were developed by the w...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kennedy TC,McWilliams A,Edell E,Sutedja T,Downie G,Yung R,Gazdar A,Mathur PN,American College of Chest Physicians.

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nd-YAG laser resection of a completely obstructing right mainstem tumor in a 36-year-old man was complicated by right lung hyperinflation and left lung collapse and accompanying ventilatory failure. This was attributed to obstruction of the right mainstem bronchus during exhalation, but not inhalation, in a patent but...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fairfax WR,Rollins RJ

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International time trends in asthma mortality have played an important sentinel role in the identification of two epidemics of asthma mortality in some countries in the 1960s and the 1970s and 1980s. Since then, little attention has been paid to the ongoing international time trends. METHODS:Country-specifi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wijesinghe M,Weatherall M,Perrin K,Crane J,Beasley R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluid infusion may be lifesaving in patients with severe sepsis, especially in the earliest phases of treatment. Following initial resuscitation, however, fluid boluses often fail to augment perfusion and may be harmful. In this review, we seek to compare and contrast the impact of fluids in early and later sepsis; sh...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Durairaj L,Schmidt GA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether patients with congestive heart failure who develop Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) during sleep experience excessive daytime sleepiness. This was addressed by comparing sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in three groups: patients with CHF and CSR during sleep (CSR group), patients...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hanly P,Zuberi-Khokhar N

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cause of bleeding in a patient with recurrent massive hemoptysis was not apparent after bronchoscopy and gross examination of the lobectomy specimen. Histologic submission of all major bronchi uncovered dilated, tortuous bronchial arteries just below the bronchial mucosa with sites of both current and healing arte...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Spark RP,Sobonya RE,Armbruster RJ,Marco JD,Rotkis TC

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination chemotherapy has dramatically improved the prognosis of patients with intermediate and high grade histologic subtypes of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Treatment-related complications, however, are considerable, and a common problem encountered is respiratory distress or respiratory insufficiency. Usually these ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Glenn LD,Armitage JO,Goldsmith JC,Sorensen S,Howe D,Weisenberger DD

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Planning for mass critical care in resource-poor and constrained settings has been largely ignored, despite large, densely crowded populations who are prone to suffer disproportionately from natural disasters. As a result, disaster response has been suboptimal and in many instances hampered by lack of planni...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Geiling J,Burkle FM Jr,West TE,Uyeki TM,Amundson D,Dominguez-Cherit G,Gomersall CD,Lim ML,Luyckx V,Sarani B,Christian MD,Devereaux AV,Dichter JR,Kissoon N,Task Force for Mass Critical Care.,Task Force for Mass Critical Care

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A postmyocardial infarction left ventricular pseudoaneurysm occurs when a rupture of the ventricular free wall is contained by overlying, adherent pericardium. A postinfarction aneurysm, in contrast, is caused by scar formation resulting in thinning of the myocardium. Although the usual treatment for patients with pse...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Brown SL,Gropler RJ,Harris KM

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and health-care-associated pneumonia (HCAP). These infections are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. The impact of vancomycin minimum inh...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Haque NZ,Zuniga LC,Peyrani P,Reyes K,Lamerato L,Moore CL,Patel S,Allen M,Peterson E,Wiemken T,Cano E,Mangino JE,Kett DH,Ramirez JA,Zervos MJ,Improving Medicine through Pathway Assessment of Critical Therapy of Hospital-Acqu

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of a Greenfield inferior vena cava (IVC) filter being dislodged during central venous catheter placement are described. This event appears to be related to J-tip guidewire use during venous catheterization. To our knowledge, this occurrence previously has not been reported. One of the two filters was dislodg...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marelich GP,Tharratt RS

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is commonly performed to obtain central venous access. We report the first case of massive hemoptysis occurring during cannulation of the internal jugular vein. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Friedman Y,Tilly E,Rackow EC,Weil MH

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To compare the performance of continuous fiberoptic blood gas monitoring with standard, intermittent blood gas sampling in the measurement of arterial and central venous blood gases during marked hemodynamic changes. DESIGN:Prospective, consecutive, enrollment, experimental study. SETTING:Research lab...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Oropello JM,Manasia A,Hannon E,Leibowitz A,Benjamin E

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with systemic artery-to-pulmonary artery fistulae is described. Historically, all therapy of this type of lesion has been surgical. We describe a new mode of treatment, therapeutic embolization, which obviates surgical intervention and its attendant risks. Embolization is an alternative to surgery that shoul...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wolf DC,Wurtzbacher JJ,Horton J

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-year-old man was referred with nonresolving pneumonia. He had been treated for community-acquired pneumonia 6 weeks earlier. He reported grade 2 dyspnea, malaise, and a nonproductive cough. He had also experienced three episodes of minimal hemoptysis but denied weight loss, fever, or any other constitutional symp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Catteeuw J,Koegelenberg CFN,Bruwer JW,Sissolak G,Schroeter L,Mohamed N,Irusen EM

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have shown that the administration of 0.8 mg/kg of morphine (M) to patients with COPD resulted in a 20% increase in the maximum oxygen consumption (Vo2max), but was associated with significant drowsiness and euphoria. The objective of the present study was to ascertain whether lower doses of M alone or in ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Light RW,Stansbury DW,Webster JS

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from recent surveys indicate that a staggering 34.9% of US adults are overweight. Obese adults are at in increased risk for many chronic medical conditions, and this increases the likelihood of admission to an ICU. The critically ill obese patient presents the ICU team with many unique problems. Obesity may resul...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marik P,Varon J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate and midterm results of coronary artery bypass grafting with the radial artery (RA) as a conduit. PATIENTS:Two hundred forty-one patients underwent myocardial revascularization using the RA. In 78.5% of patients, three coronary vessels were involved, ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Beghi C,Nicolini F,Budillon AM,Borrello B,Ballore L,Reverberi C,Gherli T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-reported tobacco pack-year history plays a large role in decisions about low-dose CT screening for lung cancer, yet is challenging to measure accurately. RESEARCH QUESTION:To what extent does random measurement error in pack-year information impact screening decisions and screening effectiveness? STUD...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Caverly TJ,Zhang X,Hayward RA,Zhu J,Waljee AK

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the incidence and mechanisms of cardiovascular complications and postoperative respiratory insufficiency associated with GA and Nd:YAG laser endobronchial tumor resection. The records of 73 patients undergoing 87 procedures were reviewed. Preoperative status, anesthetic methods and perioperative complicatio...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hanowell LH,Martin WR,Savelle JE,Foppiano LE

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emphysema is the only smoking-related disease in which white patients have higher prevalence and higher attributable mortality rates than African-American patients. Epidemiologic studies have not addressed, nor explained, the observed racial differences in emphysema. STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine whether wh...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Chatila WM,Hoffman EA,Gaughan J,Robinswood GB,Criner GJ,National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group.

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COPD and OSA are both highly prevalent, which implies that both disorders occurring together (overlap syndrome) is likely to be common based on chance association alone. However, different clinical COPD phenotypes influence the likelihood of coexisting OSA in that the increased lung volumes and low BMI associated with...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McNicholas WT

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is renewed interest in the classification and methods of recording adventitious pulmonary sounds. This is a study of the importance of fine crackles (rales) in the diagnosis and estimation of the severity of diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease. Among 272 cases documented by lung biopsy, bilateral fine crackle...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Epler GR,Carrington CB,Gaensler EA

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) administered with a face mask was compared to oxygen supplementation in 40 patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Baseline arterial blood gas values and pH, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure were recorded after patients breathed 28 per...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Väisänen IT,Räsänen J

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a patient who developed gastric rupture as a result of post-extubation laryngeal edema and the use of a manual resuscitation bag. The association between oxygen administraton and gastric rupture is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eichenhorn MS

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:The etiologic role of bacterial pathogens isolated from sputum culture in 40 to 50% of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB) is controversial. If bacterial pathogens cause these AECB, they should be associated with greater neutrophilic airway inflammation than pathogen-negative exacerbations...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sethi S,Muscarella K,Evans N,Klingman KL,Grant BJ,Murphy TF

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00