Prognostic indicators in pediatric near-drowning: the Glasgow coma scale.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure energy expenditure in critically ill children and compare it with the energy expenditure predicted by recommended formulas, and relate the measured energy expenditure to nutritional and clinical indices. DESIGN:A prospective, clinical study. SETTING:Tertiary care pediatric intensive care unit in...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Briassoulis G,Venkataraman S,Thompson AE

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of cardiac output measurements obtained by lithium dilution and thermodilution. DESIGN:Case series, observational study. SETTING:High-dependency postoperative unit and intensive care unit of a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Forty patients were studied. Thirty-four patients had undergoin...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Linton R,Band D,O'Brien T,Jonas M,Leach R

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitors in comparison with histamine-2 receptor antagonists for stress-related upper gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis among critical care patients. DATA SOURCES:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. STUDY SELECTION:Randomized, con...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lin PC,Chang CH,Hsu PI,Tseng PL,Huang YB

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this article are to introduce and explore a novel paradigm based on complex nonlinear systems, and to evaluate its application to critical care research regarding the systemic host response and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). DATA SOURCES:Published original work, review article...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Seely AJ,Christou NV

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of venous thromboembolism events in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The secondary objective was to compare venous thromboembolism events and coagula...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Parzy G,Daviet F,Puech B,Sylvestre A,Guervilly C,Porto A,Hraiech S,Chaumoitre K,Papazian L,Forel JM

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:A 2400-mOsm/L hypertonic solution (isosal) with a lower sodium content, compared with conventional 7.5% hypertonic saline, was formulated using a mixture of sodium chloride, glucose, and mixed amino acids. This solution was developed to minimize hypernatremia during resuscitation. We assessed the effects of ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sheikh AA,Matsuoka T,Wisner DH

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Therapeutic hypothermia has been used to attenuate the effects of traumatic brain injuries. However, the required degree of hypothermia, length of its use, and its timing are uncertain. We undertook a comprehensive meta-analysis to quantify benefits of hypothermia therapy for traumatic brain injuries in adult...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Crompton EM,Lubomirova I,Cotlarciuc I,Han TS,Sharma SD,Sharma P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether activation of the nuclear enzyme poly(adenosine 5'-diphosphate [ADP]-ribose) synthetase (PARS) contributes to mortality rate, myocardial dysfunction, and cardiovascular collapse in a porcine model of sepsis induced by implantation of an infected clot. DESIGN:Prospective, random animal st...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Goldfarb RD,Marton A,Szabó E,Virág L,Salzman AL,Glock D,Akhter I,McCarthy R,Parrillo JE,Szabó C

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing evidence that survivors of critical illness suffer from impaired health-related quality of life. There are relatively few studies that have evaluated the effect of interventions in clinical trials to improve these long-term outcomes. Studies to improve long-term outcomes after critical illness f...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rubenfeld GD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the hypothesis that beta-1 adrenoreceptor blockade may be protective through the attenuation of sympathetic hyperactivity and catecholaminergic inflammatory effects on cardiac and hepatic function. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled study. SETTING:Animal laboratory in a university medical...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ackland GL,Yao ST,Rudiger A,Dyson A,Stidwill R,Poputnikov D,Singer M,Gourine AV

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the effects of inhaled prostacyclin administered after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension. DESIGN:Case report and literature review. SETTING:Cardiac surgical operating rooms and postoperative recovery unit. PATIENTS:A 63-yr-old female who had undergone ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lowson SM,Doctor A,Walsh BK,Doorley PA

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a) if the admission osmole gap, the difference between osmolality and osmolarity, is the same in the neurologic-neurosurgical intensive care unit (NNICU) population as in healthy controls; b) which of 11 osmole gap formulas, or osmolality, correlates best with mannitol serum concentrations; c) wh...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： García-Morales EJ,Cariappa R,Parvin CA,Scott MG,Diringer MN

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of mixed venous hemoglobin oxygen saturation estimated, using in vivo pulmonary artery reflectance oximetry with ranging concentrations of carboxyhemoglobin. DESIGN:Criterion standard, a comparison of an alternative test to the "gold standard." SETTING:Laboratory animal facility of a ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Haney M,Tait AR,Tremper KK

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between the performance of a tracheostomy and intensive care unit and postintensive care unit mortality, controlling for treatment selection bias and confounding variables. DESIGN:Prospective, observational, cohort study. SETTING:Twelve French medical or surgical intensive care un...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Clec'h C,Alberti C,Vincent F,Garrouste-Orgeas M,de Lassence A,Toledano D,Azoulay E,Adrie C,Jamali S,Zaccaria I,Cohen Y,Timsit JF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied prospectively 40 critically ill neurosurgical patients who required prolonged mechanical ventilation to determine the current incidence of stress-related gastroduodenal erosions and ulcers, and to assess endoscopically the efficacy of acid-reducing prophylactic treatment. Nineteen patients were randomized t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Reusser P,Gyr K,Scheidegger D,Buchmann B,Buser M,Zimmerli W

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Early assessment of neurologic recovery is often challenging in survivors of cardiac arrest. Further, little is known about when to assess neurologic status in comatose, postarrest patients receiving therapeutic hypothermia. We sought to evaluate timing of prognostication in cardiac arrest survivors who recei...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Perman SM,Kirkpatrick JN,Reitsma AM,Gaieski DF,Lau B,Smith TM,Leary M,Fuchs BD,Levine JM,Abella BS,Becker LB,Merchant RM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of norepinephrine on static (right atrial pressure, pulmonary artery occlusion pressure ) and dynamic (pulse pressure variation and arterial systolic pressure variation) preload indicators in experimental hemorrhagic shock. DESIGN:Prospective controlled experimental study. SETTING:...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Nouira S,Elatrous S,Dimassi S,Besbes L,Boukef R,Mohamed B,Abroug F

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although the majority of sudden cardiac arrests occur in patients with ischemic heart disease, the effect of therapeutic hypothermia on arrhythmia susceptibility during acute global ischemia is not well understood. While both ischemia and severe hypothermia are arrhythmogenic, patients undergoing therapeutic...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Piktel JS,Rosenbaum DS,Wilson LD

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of spontaneous gasping on cardiorespiratory functions and the ability to resuscitate during experimental cardiac arrest. DATA SOURCES:Studies in rat and pig models during cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). STUDY SELECTION:We retrospectively examined the role of sp...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Yang L,Weil MH,Noc M,Tang W,Turner T,Gazmuri RJ

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk for intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired bacterial infection, especially ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), in nontrauma patients. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort study. SETTING:A 21-bed polyvalent ICU in a university hospital....

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Gacouin A,Legay F,Camus C,Volatron AC,Barbarot N,Donnio PY,Thomas R,Le Tulzo Y

更新日期：2008-06-01 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 evaluate the clinical utility of right ventricular end-diastolic volume index (RVEDVI) and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) as measures of preload status in patients with acute respiratory failure receiving treatment with positive end-expiratory pressure. DESIGN:Prospective, cohort study. SETTI...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Cheatham ML,Nelson LD,Chang MC,Safcsak K

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Isoflurane, a volatile anesthetic agent, has been recognized for its potential neuroprotective properties and has antiapoptotic effects. We examined whether isoflurane posttreatment is protective against early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage and determined whether this effect needs sphingosine-rela...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Altay O,Hasegawa Y,Sherchan P,Suzuki H,Khatibi NH,Tang J,Zhang JH

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impedance respiratory monitoring is the standard technique for detecting apnea in infants. A miniature microphone/amplifier system has been used to sense breath sounds over the trachea in order to detect both central and obstructive apnea episodes in infants and children. The tracheal microphone has several advantages...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Beckerman RC,Wegmann MJ,Waring WW

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subcutaneous, transcutaneous, and conjunctival oxygen tensions (PscO2, PtcO2, and PcjO2, respectively) were measured in anesthetized dogs subjected sequentially to normoxia, hyperoxia, and hypoxia. Intravascular pressure, hemodynamic and oxygen transport variables were measured simultaneously. PtcO2 and PcjO2 closely ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Gottrup F,Gellett S,Kirkegaard L,Hansen ES,Johannsen G

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Anecdotal reports suggest that propofol (Diprivan) may stimulate mucus hypersecretion in patients without pulmonary disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of methohexital or propofol anesthesia on the physical and transport properties of airway mucus in spontaneously breathing dogs. DE...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Padda GS,Kishioka C,Rubin BK

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review trial design issues related to control groups. DESIGN:Review of the literature with specific reference to critical care trials. MAIN RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Performing randomized controlled trials in the critical care setting presents specific problems: studies include patients with rapidly lethal...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Takala J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The genetic background of hypertensive crisis is unknown. We examined the association of polymorphisms in genes involved in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system with hypertensive crisis. DESIGN:Population-based case-control study. SETTING:Emergency department at a tertiary care university hospital. PAT...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sunder-Plassmann G,Kittler H,Eberle C,Hirschl MM,Woisetschläger C,Derhaschnig U,Laggner AN,Hörl WH,Födinger M

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As of October 1985, 37 candidates have passed the final examination in intensive care for the Diploma of Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FFARACS). In September 1984, 23 of these successful candidates responded to a questionnaire seeking information on their educational e...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Byth PL,Harrison GA

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00