Cardiovascular function during the postresuscitation phase after cardiac arrest in pigs: a comparison of epinephrine versus vasopressin.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bag-mask ventilation is commonly used prior to tracheal intubation; however, the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical implications of difficult bag-mask ventilation among critically ill children are not well studied. This study aims to describe prevalence and risk factors for pediatric difficult bag-mask...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Daigle CH,Fiadjoe JE,Laverriere EK,Bruins BB,Lockman JL,Shults J,Krawiec C,Harwayne-Gidansky I,Page-Goertz C,Furlong-Dillard J,Nadkarni VM,Nishisaki A,National Emergency Airway Registry for Children (NEAR4KIDS) Investigators and

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In April 2009, Mexican, American, and Canadian authorities announced that a novel influenza virus with pandemic potential had been identified in large segments of the population. Within weeks, it became apparent that the world was dealing with the first influenza pandemic in >40 yrs. Despite the unpredictable nature o...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lagacé-Wiens PR,Rubinstein E,Gumel A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral amiodarone's slow absorption handicaps rapid treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias. We used iv amiodarone to treat ten patients with hemodynamically significant atrial arrhythmias and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias refractory to all conventional medical treatment. Arrhythmias were controlled in nine...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Alves LE,Rose EP,Cahill TB Jr

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To improve control of blood glucose concentrations in critically ill patients through use of a bedside, nurse-managed, intravenous insulin nomogram. DESIGN:Retrospective, before-after cohort study. SETTING:Fifteen-bed mixed medical/surgical intensive care unit in a tertiary, teaching hospital. PATIENTS:A t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brown G,Dodek P

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of high-dose epinephrine, compared with standard-dose epinephrine, on the dynamics of superficial cortical cerebral blood flow as well as global cerebral oxygenation during experimental cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We hypothesized that high-dose epinephrine might be unable to improve ce...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Gedeborg R,Silander HC,Ronne-Engström E,Rubertsson S,Wiklund L

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic, respiratory, and cerebral variables during 2 h of standard external CPR were studied in 5 dogs. In an additional 12 dogs, possible augmentation of these variables by Military Anti-Shock Trousers (MAST) was evaluated. In 9 dogs, external and internal cardiac massage were compared. During ventricular fibril...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bircher N,Safar P,Stewart R

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether paralysis alters pulmonary deposition of albuterol delivered by metered dose inhaler and spacer to small animals. DESIGN:A parallel group study of intubated and ventilated rabbits. INTERVENTIONS:Animals in group 1 (n = 7) were paralyzed with intravenous pancuronium, and ventilated at a rat...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Fok TF,al-Essa M,Monkman S,Dolovich M,Girard L,Coates G,Kirpalani H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac arrest etiology may be an important source of between-patient heterogeneity, but the impact of etiology on organ injury is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that asphyxial cardiac arrest results in greater neurologic injury than cardiac etiology cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Uray T,Lamade A,Elmer J,Drabek T,Stezoski JP,Missé A,Janesko-Feldman K,Garman RH,Chen N,Kochanek PM,Dezfulian C,Callaway CW,Doshi AA,Frisch A,Guyette FX,Reynolds JC,Rittenberger JC,University of Pittsburgh Post-Cardiac

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the supplementation of parenteral nutrition with ω-3 fatty acids confers treatment benefits to critically ill adult patients. DATA SOURCE:We performed computerized searches for relevant articles from 1996 to June 2011 on MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane register of controlled trials and...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Palmer AJ,Ho CK,Ajibola O,Avenell A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In acute respiratory distress syndrome, conservative fluid management increases ventilator-free days without affecting mortality. Response to fluid management may differ based on patients' initial central venous pressure. We hypothesized that initial central venous pressure would modify the effect of fluid m...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Semler MW,Wheeler AP,Thompson BT,Bernard GR,Wiedemann HP,Rice TW,National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network.

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of the percentage of fluid infused as Lactated Ringer (%LR) during the first 2 days of ICU admission in hospital mortality and occurrence of acute kidney injury. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. SETTING:Analysis of a large public database (Multiparameter Intelligent Monitoring in Intensive...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zampieri FG,Ranzani OT,Azevedo LC,Martins ID,Kellum JA,Libório AB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients under observation in ICUs developed mechanical upper airway obstruction requiring surgical intervention for airway control. One patient was treated by tracheotomy placed through a vertical midline incision and 2 patients were treated by cricothyroidotomy followed by elective tracheostomy and closure of ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schecter WP,Wilson RS

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the absence or presence of clinical pharmacists in intensive care units (ICUs) results in differences in mortality rates, length of ICU stay, and ICU charges for Medicare patients with nosocomial-acquired infections, community-acquired infections, and sepsis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENT...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： MacLaren R,Bond CA,Martin SJ,Fike D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the physiology and pharmacokinetics of a novel hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier of bovine origin. DESIGN:Randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study. SETTING:The Upjohn Research Clinics (Kalamazoo, MI). SUBJECTS:Normal healthy adult men between the ages of 18 and 45 yrs. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hughes GS Jr,Antal EJ,Locker PK,Francom SF,Adams WJ,Jacobs EE Jr

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of accidental injury of varying severity on interleukin (IL)-1 alpha, IL-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and endotoxin release. DESIGN:Prospective, multi-unit, longitudinal study. SETTING:Emergency Departments and intensive care units of two university hospitals. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hoch RC,Rodriguez R,Manning T,Bishop M,Mead P,Shoemaker WC,Abraham E

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum ionized calcium (Ca+2), creatinine, magnesium, phosphate, and arterial pH were measured in patients on admission to the medical ICU (MICU). Patients were classified into three groups: a) hypotensive (n = 38), those who received vasopressor support for frank hypotension; b) hypertensive (n = 21), those who requir...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Desai TK,Carlson RW,Thill-Baharozian M,Geheb MA

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the limitations of high-dose diuretics and vasodilators and the increasing literature showing that inotropes, regardless of the dose used, have a detrimental effect on mortality, a variety of new agents are under investigation for the treatment of pulmonary and systemic congestion and restoration of cardiac outp...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Tavares M,Rezlan E,Vostroknoutova I,Khouadja H,Mebazaa A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the blood discard volume, as a multiple of deadspace, that is required for accurate arterial blood gas and electrolyte testing from arterial catheters. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled, crossover trial. SETTING:Eighteen-bed intensive care unit of a metropolitan teaching hospital. PATIENTS:A tota...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rickard CM,Couchman BA,Schmidt SJ,Dank A,Purdie DM

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new iridium/iridium-oxide electrode heated to 42 degrees C was used to monitor transcutaneous carbon dioxide levels during surgery in 27 adult patients. The purpose of this study was to compare arterial and transcutaneous CO2 values. This metal electrode performed similarly to glass CO2 electrodes. In addition, its ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Williams R,Riker R,Narkewicz M,Lucey JF

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of sepsis classification and multidrug-resistance status on outcome in patients receiving appropriate initial antibiotic therapy. DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a 1,250-bed teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Individuals with Enterobacteriaceae sepsis, sev...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Burnham JP,Lane MA,Kollef MH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the history and development of critical care nurses, the supply and demand issues related to critical care nursing, critical care nursing's contribution to patient outcomes, and recommendations to ensure a steady and strong workforce. DATA SOURCE AND SELECTION:Information presented in this article ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Robnett MK

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Capillary refill time is a noninvasive method to assess tissue perfusion to determine shock status. Capillary refill time is defined as the time required to regain skin color after blanching pressure is applied. Although common methods to measure capillary refill time depend on clinicians' visual assessment,...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Nickel AJ,Jiang S,Napolitano N,Yehya N,Fitzgerald JC,Bruins BB,Lockman JL,Nadkarni VM,Nishisaki A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the influence of private attending physician status on the withdrawal of life-sustaining interventions among patients dying within a medical intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Retrospective cohort analysis. SETTING:An academic tertiary care center. PATIENTS:One hundred fifty-nine consecutive patie...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kollef MH

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define a biomarker panel to predict organ dysfunction, shock, and in-hospital mortality in emergency department (ED) patients with suspected sepsis. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:EDs of ten academic medical centers. PATIENTS:There were 971 patients enrolled. INCLUSION CRITERIA:1) ED p...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Shapiro NI,Trzeciak S,Hollander JE,Birkhahn R,Otero R,Osborn TM,Moretti E,Nguyen HB,Gunnerson KJ,Milzman D,Gaieski DF,Goyal M,Cairns CB,Ngo L,Rivers EP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this article were to review the causes and extent of hospital-associated infectious diarrhea and associated risks in the general hospital ward and intensive care unit (ICU), to compare microorganisms with similar symptoms to aid in recognition that will lead to timely and appropriate treatment and co...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bobo LD,Dubberke ER

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although contraindicated, there are situations when a patient who has recently taken a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (e.g., sildenafil) might need intravenous nitroglycerin (NTG) treatment. This study determined if, and at what dose, intravenous NTG could be administered safely to men with coronary artery dis...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Parker JD,Bart BA,Webb DJ,Koren MJ,Siegel RL,Wang H,Malhotra B,Jen F,Glue P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential clinical, metabolic, and economic advantages of enteral nutrition over total parenteral nutrition. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized clinical trial. SETTING:Department of surgery in a university hospital. PATIENTS:Two hundred and fifty-seven patients with cancer of the stomach (n = 1...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Braga M,Gianotti L,Gentilini O,Parisi V,Salis C,Di Carlo V

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colloid osmotic pressure (COP) was measured simultaneously with cardiorespiratory measurements in 103 surgical patients suspected of having circulatory problems. In a small subset of 28 patients, measurements were taken before, during, and after surgical operations. Similarly, data sets were taken before, during, and ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Shippy CR,Shoemaker WC

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transarterial chemoembolization is a widely used therapy for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. A rare adverse event is acute respiratory distress syndrome from pulmonary embolization of Lipiodol, an iodinated oil commonly used during the procedure. The objective of this report is to describe an atypi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Taupin D,Mukherjee V,Nathavitharana R,Green DA,Fridman D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A growing number of patients survive sepsis hospitalizations each year and are at high risk for readmission. However, little is known about temporal trends in hospital-based acute care (emergency department treat-and-release visits and hospital readmission) after sepsis. Our primary objective was to measure ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Meyer N,Harhay MO,Small DS,Prescott HC,Bowles KH,Gaieski DF,Mikkelsen ME

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00