Management of spinal cord injury in the critical care setting.

abstract：:Extracorporeal life support is a modified form of cardiopulmonary bypass. Experience in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has come largely from the neonatal population. Most centers have transitioned the ECMO pumps from roller pumps to centrifugal technology. Modes of support include venovenous for respirator...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Jenks CL,Raman L,Dalton HJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolic disease continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality, with obese patients who are critically ill presenting some of the most at-risk patients. As the literature evolves, it has become clear that there is a complex relationship between obesity and thrombosis and atherogenesis. It is t...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Craft MK,Reed MJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiogenic shock remains the most dreaded complication of acute myocardial infarction. Mortality rates remain high despite modern interventional therapy. Patients with a variety of other cardiovascular entities may also develop cardiogenic shock. Management consists of rapid stabilization of systemic arterial blood p...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Alpert JS,Becker RC

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both limb muscle weakness and respiratory muscle weakness are exceedingly common in critically ill patients. Respiratory muscle weakness prolongs ventilator dependence, predisposing to nosocomial complications and death. Limb muscle weakness persists for months after discharge from intensive care and results in poor l...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Schreiber A,Bertoni M,Goligher EC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews principles in the rational use of antibiotics in sepsis and septic shock and presents evidence-based recommendations for optimal antibiotic therapy. Every patient with sepsis and septic shock must be evaluated at presentation before the initiation of antibiotic therapy. However, in most situations...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Kumar A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic response to injury can induce a state of hypermetabolism that results in the rapid loss of the body nitrogen, so that a critical reduction in lean body mass that affects morbidity and mortality can occur in a short period of time. The process also induces a redistribution of the body nitrogen away from t...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Negro F,Cerra FB

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasodilators that affect the pulmonary vasculature are appealing adjuncts in many cardiopulmonary conditions that require mechanical ventilation such as ARDS, COPD, PPHN, and cardiothoracic surgery. The adverse systemic effects of parenteral PGE1 and parenteral prostacyclin limit their usefulness in critically ill pat...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Zimmerman JL,Hanania NA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-6 and n-3 PUFAs from the diet are absorbed and reach the cell where they interact with fatty acid binding proteins within cell membranes and cytoplasm. They are processed in the endoplasmic reticulum (desaturation-elongation reactions, lipid synthesis, eicosanoid and epoxide production) and in peroxisomes (beta-oxid...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Zaloga GP,Marik P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the use of various scores and probabilities to clinically categorize patients in the adult intensive care unit. Some of the limitations of these severity measures are reviewed including variable definitions, timing of measurements, and whether models can be used for individual patients. Also, th...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Teres D,Lemeshow S

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The five components integral to modern, sophisticated airway management in trauma patients include equipment, pharmacologic adjuncts, manual techniques, physical circumstances, and patient profile. Although there is a finite number of pieces and types of equipment, pharmacologic adjuncts, and manual techniques, the la...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Grande CM,Stene JK,Bernhard WN

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of neuroendovascular therapy is rapidly growing. New technology and operators' expertise is developing at a pace that will make this discipline progressively more available and successful. For the intensive care of patients who have acute brain ischemia, new techniques of recanalizing occluded arteries are p...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Gomez CR,Wadlington VR,Terry JB,Tulyapronchote R

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leukotrienes are a group of biologically active products of arachidonic acid metabolism that have been demonstrated to possess the capability to alter vascular reactivity as well as vascular permeability when applied topically to tissues or infused into the vascular bed of various organs. These biologic effects of...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Sprague RS,Stephenson AH,Dahms TE,Lonigro AJ

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews two important innovations in echocardiography resulting from the recent advances in the capabilities of microprocessors. The first, automatic endocardial border detection, has been implemented on computers contained entirely within echocardiograph machines and is gaining wide clinical use. The sec...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Legget ME,Bashein G

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolic disease is a very common complication in the ICU. This article reviews incidence, prevention, and therapy related to venous thromboembolism, including both deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Special diagnostic and treatment considerations in the ICU setting are highlighted. The increa...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： DeLoughery TG

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute respiratory failure is common in critically ill children, who are at increased risk of respiratory embarrassment because of the developmental variations in the respiratory system. Although multiple etiologies exist, pneumonia and bronchiolitis are most common. Respiratory system monitoring has evolved, with the ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Schneider J,Sweberg T

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laboratory testing is ubiquitous among hospitalized patients and is more common among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Despite its high cost and prevalence, there are few data to support the current practice of laboratory testing in most ICUs. Although testing offers considerable potential benefits, it is no...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Ezzie ME,Aberegg SK,O'Brien JM Jr

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telestroke and teleneurologic intensive care units (teleneuro-ICUs) optimize the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic emergencies. Establishment of a telestroke or teleneuro-ICU program relies on investment in experienced stroke and neurocritical care personnel as well as advanced telecommunications technologies. Tel...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Klein KE,Rasmussen PA,Winners SL,Frontera JA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury is a common occurrence in the United States, leading to approximately 190,000 deaths or long-term disabilities. Following the primary insult, secondary disturbances in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and metabolism may have deleterious effects on potentially viable neurons. Recent studies evaluating C...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Yundt KD,Diringer MN

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An estimated 14 million patients survive sepsis hospitalization each year. However, survivors commonly experience new functional disability, cognitive impairment, and a high rate of further medical setbacks, including hospital readmission and late death. One in 5 older survivors has a potentially preventable hospital ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Prescott HC

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article documents the role of hypothalamic hypothyroidism and decreased T4-->T3 conversion as the cause of low T4 and T3 in non-thyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS). This article also presents the arguments for administration of replacement triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormone in patients who have NTIS. ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： De Groot LJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal failure continues to cause a major burden of morbidity and mortality in both its acute and chronic forms, regardless of advances in current renal replacement therapies. A bioartificial kidney that includes a conventional dialysis filter and a renal tubule assist device containing approximately 10(8) renal proxim...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Tiranathanagul K,Eiam-Ong S,Humes HD

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In summary, advances in critical care and mechanical ventilation have resulted in an increased salvage of critically ill patients, a number of whom require long-term ventilation as a means of life support. In addition, the total number of patients receiving long-term ventilation has increased dramatically over the pas...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Criner GJ,Tzouanakis A,Kreimer DT

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioterrorism is not only a reality of the times in which we live but bioweapons have been used for centuries. Critical care physicians play a major role in the recognition of and response to a bioterrorism attack. Critical care clinicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and management of the most likely bioterrori...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Christian MD

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with CCI have continuing profound medical needs, poor prognosis for significant functional recovery, and a high mortality rate. Nonetheless, some survive for months or years, but unfortunately, often with functional skills and quality of life lower than need be. Careful evaluation of each patient's medical co...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Thomas DC,Kreizman IJ,Melchiorre P,Ragnarsson KT

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:India is a vast democracy of nearly one billion people. Before the British rule ended in 1947, the life span of an Indian was a mere 21 years. Within a short span of 50 years, it increased to an impressive 63 years, largely due to public health measures initiated by the government. This created a pool of more than 300...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Udwadia FE,Guntupalli KK,Vidyasagar D

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intoxications frequently perturb acid-base and electrolyte status, intravascular volume, and renal function. In selected cases, extracorporeal techniques effectively restore homeostasis and augment intoxicant removal. The use of 4-methylpyrazole, an inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase, is a new and effective treatment ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Borkan SC

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal management of arterial blood pressure in the setting of acute stroke has not been firmly defined. The different types of stroke--ischemic, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage--have different pathophysiologies and require different approaches in terms of blood pressure management in the ac...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Urrutia VC,Wityk RJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The PAC has allowed physicians to obtain information that was unavailable prior to its introduction into clinical medicine. There are numerous pitfalls, however, in obtaining and interpreting this information. Even if these pitfalls are avoided, changing therapy to the patient's benefit based on PAC data is not guaran...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Leibowitz AB

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consequences of acute and chronic drug abuse pose significant problems for physicians managing the trauma victim in the resuscitative, perioperative, intensive care, and hospitalization periods. Substance abuse, whether acute or chronic, modifies the physiologic response to injury and to resuscitative and operativ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Milzman DP,Soderstrom CA

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sedative drugs commonly are titrated to effect in critically ill patients. Subjective clinical assessment tools are used to determine the patient's level of sedation, and there clearly is a need for improved quantitative methods of monitoring sedation. This article describes the current methods for assessing the level...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Avramov MN,White PF

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00