Delivery of metered dose inhaler aerosols to paralyzed and nonparalyzed rabbits.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a postpartum patient who presented with fulminant hepatic failure and hepatic coma as a result of unrecognized peripartum cardiomyopathy. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Medical intensive care unit of a tertiary care academic medical center. PATIENT:A 35-yr-old woman 5 wks postpartum from an uneven...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Fussell KM,Awad JA,Ware LB

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional wisdom suggests that the "human factor" in critical care environments is reason for inadequate medication and patient safety. "Human factors" (or human factors engineering) is also a scientific discipline and practice of improving human performance. Using decades of human factors research, this paper eval...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Scanlon MC,Karsh BT

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The emergency department (ED) often serves as the first site for the recognition and treatment of patients with suspected severe sepsis. However, few evaluations of the national epidemiology and distribution of severe sepsis in the ED exist. We sought to determine national estimates of the number, timing, ED ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wang HE,Shapiro NI,Angus DC,Yealy DM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate premorbid conditions and sociodemographic characteristics associated with differences in hospitalization and mortality rates of sepsis in blacks and whites. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis of the publicly available New Jersey State Inpatient Database for 2002. SETTING:Acute care hospitals in New ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Dombrovskiy VY,Martin AA,Sunderram J,Paz HL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) with PEEP on the release of alpha-atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) was investigated in both humans and an experimental model. In the human study, systemic artery blood samples from 22 critically ill patients were analyzed for ANP. Seventeen of these patients received P...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Teba L,Dedhia HV,Schiebel FG,Blehschmidt NG,Lindner WJ

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although pentoxifylline produces various beneficial effects following adverse circulatory conditions, it is not known whether this agent has any effects on gut lipid metabolism after trauma-hemorrhage and resuscitation. The aim of this study, therefore, was to determine whether or not administration of pento...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wang W,Wang P,Chaudry IH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that cocaine-induced cerebral vasodilation in newborn sheep is mediated via beta-adrenergic receptor activation. DESIGN:The cerebral effects of a single intravenous injection of cocaine (4 mg/kg) given 30 mins after pretreatment with propranolol (1 mg/kg...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： O'Brien TP,Pane MA,Traystman RJ,Gleason CA

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Perfluorocarbon liquid ventilation has been shown to enhance pulmonary mechanics and gas exchange in the setting of respiratory failure. To optimize the total liquid ventilation process, we developed a volume-limited, time-cycled liquid ventilatory support, consisting of an electrically actuated, microprocess...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Meinhardt JP,Quintel M,Hirschl RB

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Rapid fluid loading is standard treatment for hypovolemia. Because volume expansion does not always improve hemodynamic status, predictive parameters of fluid responsiveness are needed. Passive leg raising is a reversible maneuver that mimics rapid volume expansion. Passive leg raising-induced changes in stro...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Préau S,Saulnier F,Dewavrin F,Durocher A,Chagnon JL

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral arteriovenous differences in oxygen content [C(a-v)O2] and glucose content [C(a-v)gluc] were used to predict outcome in 20 patients who remained comatose after resuscitation for cardiopulmonary arrest. Cerebral prognosis was good when C(a-v)O2 values were greater than 1.8 mMol/L and the oxygen glucose index (...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ducassé JL,Marc-Vergnes JP,Cathala B,Genestal M,Lareng L

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of intravenous empiric treatment with meropenem compared with ceftazidime-tobramycin in patients with hospital-acquired lower respiratory tract infections. DESIGN:Prospective, nonblind, randomized trial. SETTING:Multicenter trial conducted at 22 centers. PATIENTS:T...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sieger B,Berman SJ,Geckler RW,Farkas SA

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND METHODS:This study was designed to explore the effect of mild cerebral and systemic hypothermia (34 degrees C) on outcome after prolonged cardiac arrest in dogs. After ventricular fibrillation with no flow of 10 min, and standard external CPR with epinephrine (low flow) from ventricular fibrillation time...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sterz F,Safar P,Tisherman S,Radovsky A,Kuboyama K,Oku K

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have confirmed the improved tolerance of a peptide enteral compared to standard enteral alimentation in hypoalbuminemic, critically ill patients. Animal studies, including hypoproteinemic, volume-expanded rats, demonstrated that the protein hydrolysate of a peptide enteral formula was responsible for ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brinson RR,Pitts VL,Taylor AE

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic effects of controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV), intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV), and intermittent mandatory ventilation with 5 cm H20 PEEP (IMV 5 peep) were studied in 20 patients after aortocoronary bypass surgery. Significant increases in cardiac index (CI) and stroke volume index (SI) (p le...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Mathru M,Rao TL,El-Etr AA,Pifarre R

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inotropic and vasopressor drugs are routinely used in critically ill patients to maintain adequate blood pressure and cardiac output in patients with cardiogenic shock although potentially at the expense of increasing myocardial oxygen demand. Pacing optimization has been demonstrated as effective in reducing...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Tavazzi G,Kontogeorgis A,Bergsland NP,Price S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effectiveness and pharmacologic mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of a systemic shock state. To elucidate the in vivo role of HBOT during sepsis, we evaluated the effects of HBOT on intestinal mucosal injury and bacterial transloca...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sakoda M,Ueno S,Kihara K,Arikawa K,Dogomori H,Nuruki K,Takao S,Aikou T

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intravesical pressure measurement is considered to be the gold standard for the assessment of intra-abdominal pressure. However, this method is indirect and depends on a physiologic bladder function. We evaluated a modified piezoresistive technique and a water-capsule technique for direct and continuous intra...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schachtrupp A,Henzler D,Orfao S,Schaefer W,Schwab R,Becker P,Schumpelick V

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Case fatality in pregnancy-associated severe sepsis or septic shock appears reduced compared with nonpregnant women with severe sepsis or septic shock. It remains unclear if this difference is due to pregnancy or better baseline health status, among others. Our study compared adverse outcomes of pregnancy-as...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kidson KM,Henderson WR,Hutcheon JA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological systems are innately complex, display nonlinear behavior, and respond to both disease and its treatment in similar complex ways. Complex systems display self-organization and predictive behavior along a range of possible states, often referred to as chaotic behavior, and can be both characterized and quanti...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Pinsky MR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Peripheral perfusion in critically ill patients frequently is assessed by use of clinical signs. Recently, the pulse oximetry signal has been suggested to reflect changes in peripheral perfusion. A peripheral perfusion index based on analysis of the pulse oximetry signal has been implemented in monitoring sys...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lima AP,Beelen P,Bakker J

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of regulatory T cells in the modulation of long-term immune dysfunction during experimental sepsis. It is well established that sepsis predisposes to development of a pronounced immunosuppression. Nevertheless, the mechanisms underlying the immune dysfunction after sepsis are still not...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Nascimento DC,Alves-Filho JC,Sônego F,Fukada SY,Pereira MS,Benjamim C,Zamboni DS,Silva JS,Cunha FQ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high rate of death from septic shock persists despite general improvements in care. The relative failure of mechanistically based therapies in various clinical trials should also trigger a reconsideration of such mechanistic approaches. Despite reversion of shock by hydrocortisone, the similar death rate compared wi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lukaszewicz AC,Payen D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate family perceptions of having a nurse participating in family conferences and to assess the psychologic well being of the same families after ICU discharge. DESIGN:Mixed-method design with a qualitative study embedded in a single-center randomized study. SETTING:Twelve-bed medical-surgical IC...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Garrouste-Orgeas M,Max A,Lerin T,Grégoire C,Ruckly S,Kloeckner M,Brochon S,Pichot E,Simons C,El-Mhadri M,Bruel C,Philippart F,Fournier J,Tiercelet K,Timsit JF,Misset B

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients requiring admission to an ICU may subsequently experience cognitive decline. Our objective was to investigate longitudinal cognitive trajectories in older adults hospitalized in ICUs. We hypothesized that individuals hospitalized for critical illness develop greater cognitive decline compared with t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schulte PJ,Warner DO,Martin DP,Deljou A,Mielke MM,Knopman DS,Petersen RC,Weingarten TN,Warner MA,Rabinstein AA,Hanson AC,Schroeder DR,Sprung J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of halothane on electrodes covered with polypropylene and FEP teflon membranes, used for monitoring transcutaneous oxygen tension, was compared in vitro and in patients anesthetized with halothane. In vitro experiments with halothane showed a false increase in PO2 measured by the electrode covered with poly...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Samra SK

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate factors which may influence the economic future of academic medical centers (AMCs). DATA SOURCE AND SELECTION:A literature search was performed to identify publications which reviewed the areas of revenue sources for AMCs, costs and expenses incurred by these institutions, and mechanisms for opti...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Gerber DR,Bekes CE,Parrillo JE

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varying concentrations of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and mannan suspensions were mixed with either saline or plasma from normal volunteers, heated to 100 degrees C for 10 min, and then subjected to the limulus amebocyte lysate test (LAL). A positive LAL in saline required minimum LPS and mannan concentrations of 10(-11)...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hosotsubo KK,Takezawa J,Nishijima MK,Takahashi H,Shimada Y,Yoshiya I

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury occurs in up to 50% of patients and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to discover if perioperative urinary alkalinization with sodium bicarbonate infusion reduces the prevalence of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney inju...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： McGuinness SP,Parke RL,Bellomo R,Van Haren FM,Bailey M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the recall of 100 patients after ICU admission. There was a wide spectrum of race, religion, occupation, and educational levels. The more common diagnoses included asthma, pneumonia, trauma, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. The average Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Turner JS,Briggs SJ,Springhorn HE,Potgieter PD

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Severe sepsis poses a major burden on the U.S. healthcare system. Previous epidemiologic studies have not differentiated community-acquired severe sepsis from healthcare-associated severe sepsis or hospital-acquired severe sepsis hospitalizations. We sought to compare and contrast community-acquired severe s...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Page DB,Donnelly JP,Wang HE

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00