Cardiorespiratory monitoring during open heart surgery.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:: To determine the relationship between intra-abdominal sepsis-induced high mobility group-box 1 and diaphragm contractile performance and to determine the inhibitory effects of antibodies for high mobility group-box 1 and receptor for advanced glycation end-products on septic peritonitis-induced diaphragmat...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Susa Y,Masuda Y,Imaizumi H,Namiki A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that small volume infusions of 7.5% NaCl in 6% dextran-70 (HSD) are superior to equal volumes of normal saline (NS) or 7.5% NaCl in the ability to resuscitate animals from an otherwise lethal hemorrhage. In the present experiment, we evaluated organ blood flow in unanesthetized swine bled 46 ml/...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Maningas PA

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prevalence, risk factors, and outcome of thrombocytopenia in medical intensive care patients. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:The 12-bed medical intensive care unit of a university hospital. PATIENTS:All consecutively admitted patients with normal platelet count at admission an...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Strauss R,Wehler M,Mehler K,Kreutzer D,Koebnick C,Hahn EG

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Despite recent advances in critical care and ventilator management, acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor may be beneficial for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. OBJECT...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Paine R 3rd,Standiford TJ,Dechert RE,Moss M,Martin GS,Rosenberg AL,Thannickal VJ,Burnham EL,Brown MB,Hyzy RC

更新日期：2012-01-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Within minutes of reperfusing ischemic cardiomyocytes, oxidant stress dramatically increases and is associated with postresuscitation injury. Because mitochondria produce deleterious oxidants and useful metabolic substrates, utilization of electron transport chain inhibitors against reperfusion injury, though...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Anderson TC,Li CQ,Shao ZH,Hoang T,Chan KC,Hamann KJ,Becker LB,Vanden Hoek TL

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sphingomyelin (SM) pathway is an ubiquitous, evolutionarily conserved signaling system, analogous to conventional systems such as the cAMP and phosphoinositide pathways. Ceramide is generated from SM by the action of a neutral or acid SMase, or by de novo synthesis coordinated through the enzyme ceramide synthase....

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lin X,Fuks Z,Kolesnick R

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To describe long-term survival in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and assess differences in patient characteristics and outcomes among those who receive rescue therapies (prone position ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, or inhaled epoprostenol) versus conventional treatment. DESIGN...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Khandelwal N,Hough CL,Bansal A,Veenstra DL,Treggiari MM

更新日期：2014-07-01 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:In patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, noninvasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen are alternative strategies to conventional oxygen therapy. Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed in these patients with a risk of delay, and early predictors of failure may help clinicians ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Frat JP,Ragot S,Coudroy R,Constantin JM,Girault C,Prat G,Boulain T,Demoule A,Ricard JD,Razazi K,Lascarrou JB,Devaquet J,Mira JP,Argaud L,Chakarian JC,Fartoukh M,Nseir S,Mercat A,Brochard L,Robert R,Thille AW,REV

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:To describe the effectiveness of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary sepsis treatment protocol with regard to both implementation and outcomes and to compare the mortality rates and therapies of patients with septic shock with similar historical controls. DESIGN:Prospective, interventional cohort study with ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Shapiro NI,Howell MD,Talmor D,Lahey D,Ngo L,Buras J,Wolfe RE,Weiss JW,Lisbon A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Catheter-associated infections are common, costly, and potentially lethal. The impact of catheter insertion site on infection risk remains controversial. We aimed to establish whether nontunneled central venous catheters inserted in the subclavian vein are associated with lower risk of catheter-associated inf...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Parienti JJ,du Cheyron D,Timsit JF,Traoré O,Kalfon P,Mimoz O,Mermel LA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Subarachnoid hemorrhage results in significant long-lasting neurologic sequelae. Here, we investigated whether human albumin improves long-term outcomes in experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage and whether neurovascular remodeling is involved in the protection of albumin. DESIGN:Laboratory investigation. SET...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Xie Y,Liu W,Zhang X,Wang L,Xu L,Xiong Y,Yang L,Sang H,Ye R,Liu X

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new catecholamines, dopamine and dobutamine, have found widespread use for cardiovascular support. The relative efficacy of these drugs in aiding resuscitation from cardiopulmonary arrest is unknown. Dogs were subjected to either asphyxial or fibrillatory cardiac arrest. Resuscitation was attempted with artificial...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Otto CW,Yakaitis RW,Redding JS,Blitt CD

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vasopressin is a possible stimulus for both adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) and endothelin-1 release. The aim of this study was to compare plasma concentrations of ACTH, cortisol, and endothelin-1 after epinephrine or vasopressin administration in an experimental animal model of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kornberger E,Prengel AW,Krismer A,Schwarz B,Wenzel V,Lindner KH,Mair P

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intensive care unit (ICU) represents a hospital setting in which death and discussion about end-of-life care are common, yet these conversations are often difficult. Such difficulties arise, in part, because a family may be facing an unexpected poor prognosis associated with an acute illness or exacerbation and, i...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Curtis JR,Patrick DL,Shannon SE,Treece PD,Engelberg RA,Rubenfeld GD

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare intraosseous with central venous blood samples for biochemical analyses and hemoglobin levels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and during cardiopulmonary resuscitation with infusion of sodium bicarbonate, epinephrine, and saline boluses through the intraosseous site. DESIGN:Prospective, ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Johnson L,Kissoon N,Fiallos M,Abdelmoneim T,Murphy S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute respiratory distress syndrome is occasionally seen in newborn infants due to a severe inflammatory process in the lungs that affects capillary-alveolar permeability, epithelial integrity, and type I and II pneumocyte function. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a topically applied nu...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ankermann T,Reisner A,Wiemann T,Krams M,Köhler H,Krause MF

更新日期：2005-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The role of systemic corticosteroids in pathophysiology and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome is controversial. Use of prehospital systemic corticosteroid therapy may prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and improve hospital outcomes. DESIGN:This is a preplanned retro...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Karnatovskaia LV,Lee AS,Gajic O,Festic E,U.S. Critical Illness and Injury Trials Group: Lung Injury Prevention Study Investigators (USCIITG–LIPS).

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Monocytes and macrophages produce interleukin-1β by inflammasome activation which involves adenosine triphosphate release, pannexin-1 channels, and P2X7 receptors. However, interleukin-1β can also be produced in an inflammasome-independent fashion. Here we studied if this mechanism also involves adenosine tr...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lee AH,Ledderose C,Li X,Slubowski CJ,Sueyoshi K,Staudenmaier L,Bao Y,Zhang J,Junger WG

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reproducibility and accuracy of a new pulmonary artery catheter system that provides both right ventricular ejection fraction and continuous venous oxygen saturation monitoring. DESIGN:Criterion standard study. SETTING:University medical center. PATIENTS:A consecutive sample of ten patients...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Dorman BH,Spinale FG,Kratz JM,Alpert CC,Ford M

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The efficacy of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in improving breathing pattern and arterial blood gases (ABG) in hypercapnic patients has been well documented; however, little attention has been given to the choice of the interface and the ventilatory mode. We evaluated the effects of three types of...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Navalesi P,Fanfulla F,Frigerio P,Gregoretti C,Nava S

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical technology is a two-edged sword, capable of saving and improving life but also of ending and harming life. Finding the right stance toward technology requires great balance and sensitivity. It has seductive powers because of its expected benefits, the social and professional pressures to use it, and a frequent...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Callahan D

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute renal failure remains a major challenge in critical care medicine. Both neutrophils and chemokines have been proposed as key components in the development of acute renal failure. Although the Duffy antigen receptor for chemokines (DARC) is present in several tissues and a highly specific ligand for vari...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zarbock A,Schmolke M,Bockhorn SG,Scharte M,Buschmann K,Ley K,Singbartl K

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether four stages of weaning (acute, prewean, wean, and outcome) could be identified by using clinical instruments designed to quantify severity of illness, patient stability, or weaning readiness. The instruments used were the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE III), the Th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Burns SM,Ryan B,Burns JE

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is controversy regarding the benefits of N-acetylcysteine in acute kidney injury. This study was to compare three commonly used regimens and explore which regimen is best for the protection of acute kidney injury. DESIGN:Prospective experimental study. SETTING:University research laboratory. INTERVE...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wang HZ,Peng ZY,Wen XY,Rimmelé T,Bishop JV,Kellum JA

更新日期：2011-11-01 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