Epidemiology and Microbiology of Sepsis Syndromes in a University-Affiliated Urban Teaching Hospital and Level-1 Trauma and Burn Center.

abstract：:The objective of this retrospective study was to determine the optimal initial antibiotic regimen for hospital-acquired pneumonia using the frequency and sensitivity of Gram negative microorganisms found in sputum cultures. An antibiogram was constructed and compared with the hospital intensive care unit (ICU) antibio...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Green DL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the success rate and complications of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU). We performed a cohort study in the ICU of a large tertiary care, university-affiliated community hospital. All ICU patients for whom their attending physicians reque...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Ng PK,Ault MJ,Maldonado LS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intrahospital transports (IHTs) of neurosurgical intensive care unit (NICU) patients can be hazardous. Increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) and/or decreasing cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) as well as cardiopulmonary alterations are common complications of an IHTs, which can lead to secondary brain injury...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Bender M,Stein M,Kim SW,Uhl E,Schöller K

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We report the case of a 28-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with rapid onset of dyspnea and hemoptysis found to have diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) with refractory hypoxemia successfully treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The discussion includes cli...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Patel JJ,Lipchik RJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder pressure measurement through a foley catheter is the current standard in monitoring for intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Accurate pressure transduction requires a continuous fluid column with a small volume of transducing medium at the tip of the catheter. Infusing ex...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Kimball EJ,Baraghoshi GK,Mone MC,Hansen HJ,Adams DM,Alder SC,Jackson P,Cannon P,Horn J,Wolfe TR

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) portends poor prognoses in intensive care unit patients with sepsis. However, AF research is challenging: Previous studies demonstrate that International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes may underestimate the incidence of AF, but chart review is expensive and often not feasible....

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Ding EY,Albuquerque D,Winter M,Binici S,Piche J,Bashar SK,Chon K,Walkey AJ,McManus DD

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating and costly condition. Although the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recommends admitting patients with ICH to a neurocritical care unit (NCCU), this strategy may accrue unnecessary cost for patients with relatively milder presentation. We ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Hafeez S,Behrouz R

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Red cell distribution width (RDW) is reflective of systemic inflammation. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between RDW (on day 1 of development of septic shock) and mortality. METHODS:A total of 279 patients with septic shock were included. We categorized the patients into qu...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Sadaka F,O'Brien J,Prakash S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the setting of the COVID pandemic, many patients falling ill with acute respiratory distress syndrome eventually require prone positioning for gas exchange. Traditionally, central venous catheters are inserted with patient in the supine or Trendelenburg position. However, when a patient cannot tolerate su...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Yang MX,Ng PK

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Echodynamics refers to the use of echocardiography as hemodynamic tool mostly in intensive and acute care settings. It implies a smooth drift from the classic cardiology use to a more critical care adjusted use. A more personalized approach is advocated in critical care, and echo is one way to reach such goal. Correct...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Roshdy A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Reintubation following unplanned extubation (UE) is often required and associated with increased morbidity; however, knowledge of risk factors leading to reintubation and subsequent outcomes in children is still lacking. We sought to determine the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes related to reintubation af...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： da Silva PSL,Reis ME,Fonseca TSM,Fonseca MCM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old woman was admitted to the intensive care unit with refractory nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Extensive evaluation including neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination was unrevealing. Brain biopsy revealed spongiosis, and prion disease was confirmed by immunostaining, providing the diagnosis of ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Shapiro JM,Shujaat A,Wang J,Chen X

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lactate clearance has become important in the management of sepsis. However, factors unrelated to sepsis-induced hyperlactatemia, including β-2 adrenergic agonists, can interfere with lactate clearance. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association of inhaled albuterol with lactate clearance in patients with se...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Maeda T,Paralkar J,Kuno T,Patrawalla P

更新日期：2020-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis and sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) are common intensive care unit (ICU) diseases; the morbidity and mortality are high. The present study analyzed the sensitivity of different diagnostic criteria of sepsis 1.0 and 3.0, epidemiological characteristics of sepsis and SAE, and explored its risk fa...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Feng Q,Ai YH,Gong H,Wu L,Ai ML,Deng SY,Huang L,Peng QY,Zhang LN

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:While clinicians' management of severe sepsis and septic shock has been positively influenced by a number of clinical research studies in the last decade, challenges remain regarding early hemodynamic optimization as envisioned in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign's (SSC) resuscitation bundle (RB). We examined t...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Coba V,Whitmill M,Mooney R,Horst HM,Brandt MM,Digiovine B,Mlynarek M,McLellan B,Boleski G,Yang J,Conway W,Jordan J,(The Henry Ford Hospital Sepsis Collaborative Group).

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic complications of cancer are common and are frequently life-threatening events. Certain neurologic emergencies occur more frequently in the cancer population, specifically elevated intracranial pressure, epidural cord compression, status epilepticus, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, central nervous system in...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Lin AL,Avila EK

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Visualization of B-lines via lung ultrasound provides a non-invasive estimation of pulmonary hydration. Extravascular lung water index (EVLWI) and pulmonary vascular permeability index (PVPI) assessed by transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD) represent the most validated parameters of lung water and alveoloc...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Mayr U,Lukas M,Habenicht L,Wiessner J,Heilmaier M,Ulrich J,Rasch S,Schmid RM,Lahmer T,Huber W,Herner A

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major health concern associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Critically ill patients are at an increased risk of VTE compared to general medical patients due to unique risk factors: prolonged immobilization, invasive lines and devices, certain medications, and acquired th...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Lewis TC,Cortes J,Altshuler D,Papadopoulos J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND::While indirect calorimetry (IC) is the gold standard used to calculate specific calorie needs in the critically ill, predictive equations are frequently utilized at many institutions for various reasons. Prior studies suggest these equations frequently misjudge actual resting energy expenditure (REE) in med...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Tignanelli CJ,Andrews AG,Sieloff KM,Pleva MR,Reichert HA,Wooley JA,Napolitano LM,Cherry-Bukowiec JR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with oral anticoagulation therapy is an increasingly prevalent problem in large part due to the aging population and the increased use of anticoagulants for patients at high risk of thrombosis. Warfarin has been virtually the only outpatient anticoagulant choice until fairly ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： da Silva IR,Provencio JJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a global pandemic. The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents with a spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild to critical illness requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a m...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Ammar MA,Sacha GL,Welch SC,Bass SN,Kane-Gill SL,Duggal A,Ammar AA

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Etomidate causes adrenal insufficiency. Yet in critically ill patients, it is controversial whether it increases mortality rates above that of comparator anesthetic induction agents. We postulated that etomidate would increase relative mortality rates correspondingly to the severity of illness as defined by SAP...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Albert SG,Sitaula S

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The invasive nature and potential complications associated with pulmonary artery (PA) catheters (PACs) have prompted the pursuit of less invasive monitoring options. Before implementing new hemodynamic monitoring technologies, it is important to determine the interchangeability of these modalities. This st...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Eiferman DS,Davido HT,Howard JM,Gerckens J,Evans DC,Cook CH,Stawicki SP

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) by intensivist physicians (IPs) and emergency physicians (EPs) in critically ill patients is increasing in the intensive care unit, emergency department, and prehospital environments. Coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia are common in critically ill patients. ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Wray TC,Schmid K,Braude D,Azevedo K,Dettmer T,Tawil I,Boivin M,Marinaro J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of refractory septic shock remains a major challenge in critical care and its early indicators are not fully understood. We hypothesized that the maximum norepinephrine dosage within 24 hours of intensive care unit (ICU) admission may be a useful indicator of early mortality in patients with s...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Kasugai D,Hirakawa A,Ozaki M,Nishida K,Ikeda T,Takahashi K,Matsui S,Uenishi N

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasopressin has gained wide support as an adjunct vasopressor in patients with septic shock. This agent exerts its vasoconstriction effects through smooth muscle V1 receptors and also has antidiuretic activity via renal V2 receptors. This interaction with the renal V2 receptors results in the integration of aquaporin ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Salazar M,Hu BB,Vazquez J,Wintz RL,Varon J

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of low-dose hydrocortisone therapy in the management of septic shock remains controversial in critical care for many years. Hence, we performed this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with trial sequential analysis (TSA) to evaluate its effect on clinical outcome among adult pa...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Lyu QQ,Chen QH,Zheng RQ,Yu JQ,Gu XH

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative neuromonitoring was introduced in the second half of the 20th century with the goal of preventing patient morbidity for patients undergoing complex operations of the central and peripheral nervous system. Since its early use for scoliosis surgery, the growth and utilization of IOM techniques expanded dr...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Buhl LK,Bastos AB,Pollard RJ,Arle JE,Thomas GP,Song Y,Boone MD

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyponatremia is the most frequently occurring electrolyte abnormality and can lead to life-threatening complications. This disorder may be present on admission to the intensive care setting or develop during hospitalization as a result of treatment or multiple comorbidities. Patients with acute hyponatremia or symptom...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Buffington MA,Abreo K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:When patients deteriorate after decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a second run of extracorporeal support may be considered. However, repeat cannulation can be difficult and poor outcomes associated with multiple ECMO runs are a concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcom...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Cooper DS,Thiagarajan R,Henry BM,Byrnes JW,Misfeldt A,Frischer J,King E,Gao Z,Rycus P,Marino BS

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00