Supraglottic jet oxygenation and ventilation-assisted fibre-optic bronchoscope intubation in patients with difficult airways.

abstract：:The direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are drugs used in clinical practice since 2009 for the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and for the treatment and secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism. The four DOACs, including the three factor Xa inhibitors (rivaroxaban, a...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Prisco D,Ageno W,Becattini C,D'Angelo A,Davì G,De Cristofaro R,Dentali F,Di Minno G,Falanga A,Gussoni G,Masotti L,Palareti G,Pignatelli P,Santi RM,Santilli F,Silingardi M,Tufano A,Violi F,SIMI (Italian Society of Inte

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease which has had a rapid surge in cases and deaths since it is first documented in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is caused by the Betacoronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). SARS-CoV-2 uses angiotensin-conve...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Krishnan A,Hamilton JP,Alqahtani SA,A Woreta T

更新日期：2021-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Abuse of opioid prescription drugs has become an epidemic across the developed world. Despite the fact that emergency physicians overall account for a small proportion of total opioids prescribed, the number of prescriptions has risen dramatically in the past decade and, to some degree, contributes to the available su...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Smulowitz PB,Cary C,Boyle KL,Novack V,Jagminas L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high cardiovascular risk burden in low- and middle-income countries is expected to lead to an explosive increase in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, population data on CKD from these countries are scarce. Therefore, we assessed kidney health in Suriname. In the Healthy Life in Suriname (HeliSur) study, a ran...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Nannan Panday R,Haan Y,Diemer F,Punwasi A,Rommy C,Heerenveen I,van Montfrans GA,Brewster LM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer patients are at risk of infectious complications due to neutropenia following chemotherapy or early post-HSCT (Hemato Stem Cell Transplantation). The first episode of fever during recent onset neutropenia is caused mostly by bacteria, while subsequent episodes are mainly fungal in nature. Proper management of i...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Menichetti F

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In marathon runners changes in red blood cell count, haematocrit and haemoglobin in relation to haemodilution have been reported. Moreover, it has been hypothesized that strenuous exercise induces oxidant stress through several different mechanisms. This study investigated the haematological variables, iron s...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Duca L,Da Ponte A,Cozzi M,Carbone A,Pomati M,Nava I,Cappellini MD,Fiorelli G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to relate in-hospital mortality (IHM), cardiovascular events (CVEs) and non-immunologic comorbidity evaluated on the basis of International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codification, in Italian kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). We evaluated IHM...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Fabbian F,De Giorgi A,Manfredini F,Lamberti N,Forcellini S,Storari A,Todeschini P,Gallerani M,La Manna G,Mikhailidis DP,Manfredini R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic and acquired motor-neuron-disorders (MNDs) may undergo acute deterioration resulting in various emergency situations. This literature review aims at summarising and discussing current knowledge about emergencies in MNDs. Emergencies that have been reported in MND patients include: respiratory, bulbar, cardiac,...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Finsterer J,Stöllberger C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Flow-mediated (FMD) and nitrate-mediated dilatation (NMD) are considered non-invasive methods to assess endothelial function and surrogate markers of subclinical atherosclerosis. We performed a systemat...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Ambrosino P,Lupoli R,Iervolino S,De Felice A,Pappone N,Storino A,Di Minno MND

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We planned a prospective study to address tolerability and efficacy of sucrosomial iron, a new oral formulation of ferric pyrophosphate, in IBD patients. Thirty patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's Disea...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Abbati G,Incerti F,Boarini C,Pileri F,Bocchi D,Ventura P,Buzzetti E,Pietrangelo A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inconsistent findings in the studies have been observed concerning the higher dose of statins use in the acute phase of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Therefore, we performed a systematic review to assess this issue. A computerized literature search in PubMed, Cochrane Library databases, and EMBA...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Fang JX,Wang EQ,Wang W,Liu Y,Cheng G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment (CogI) in patients hospitalized for congestive heart failure, and the influence of CogI on mortality and hospital readmission. This is a multicenter cohort study of patients hospitalized for congestive heart failure enrolled in the RICA...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： García Bruñén JM,Povar Echeverria M,Díez-Manglano J,Manzano L,Trullàs JC,Romero Requena JM,Salamanca Bautista MP,González Franco Á,Cepeda Rodrigo JM,Montero-Pérez-Barquero M,RICA Investigators Group.

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent pericarditis is one of the most frequent pericardial diseases, affecting up to 30% of the patients who have experienced acute pericarditis. While the diagnosis of acute pericarditis is sometime straight forward, its etiology and therapeutic management are still a challenge for physicians. In developed countr...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Brucato A,Emmi G,Cantarini L,Di Lenarda A,Gattorno M,Lopalco G,Marcolongo R,Imazio M,Martini A,Prisco D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic arthritis (SA) is commonly associated with Staphylococcal or Streptococcal infections. Overtime, there has been a global increase in the distribution of antimicrobial resistance within both Gram-positive bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Gram-negative bacteria such as exten...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Ben-Chetrit E,Zamir A,Natsheh A,Nesher G,Wiener-Well Y,Breuer GS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gut microbiota is known to have a relevant role in our health, and is also related to both gastrointestinal and extradigestive diseases. Therefore, restoring the alteration of gut microbiota represents an outstanding clinical target for the treatment of gut microbiota-related diseases. The modulation of gut microbiota...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Cammarota G,Ianiro G,Bibbò S,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most relevant manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is interstitial pneumonia. Several lung ultrasound (US) protocols for pneumonia diagnosis are used in clinical practice, but none has been proposed for COVID-19 patients' screening in the emergency department. We adopted a simplified 6-scan lung US...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Dacrema A,Silva M,Rovero L,Vertemati V,Losi G,Piepoli MF,Sacchi R,Mangiacotti M,Nazerian P,Pagani L,Tinelli V,Poggiali E,Bastoni D,Vercelli A,Magnacavallo A

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of polycythemia vera in young adults is challenging, requiring one to run a balance between the increased risk of vascular complications, if left untreated, versus the potential of promoting secondary leukemia/myelodysplasia or cancer, if actively managed with chemotherapy. We report the results of a 20-...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Ruggeri M,Finotto S,Fortuna S,Rodeghiero F

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical hyperthyroidism (SH) has been reported associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease events, including mortality. An expert opinion indicates that AF is the possible link between SH and the other important cardiovascular (CV) manifestations. We analyzed the data of...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Carpi A,Cini G,Russo M,Antonelli A,Gaudio C,Galetta F,Franzoni F,Rossi G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombosis is "haemostasis in the wrong place", and there is increasing evidence that haemostatic factors are associated with increased risk of atherothrombotic events. Increasing plasma levels of fibrinogen are associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease, and with...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Lowe G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS), an early invasive strategy is recommended for middle/high-risk patients; however, the optimal timing for coronary angiography is still debated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic implications of the time of angiography in ACS patients treated in acc...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Giglioli C,Cecchi E,Landi D,Valente S,Chiostri M,Romano SM,Spini V,Perrotta L,Simonetti I,Gensini GF

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease. Real-life data on the clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE in Italy and Europe are required to optimize the management of this disease. The PREFER in VTE registry, a prospective non-interventional real-life st...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Guercini F,Mommi V,Camporese G,Tonello C,Imberti D,Benedetti R,De Bartolomeo G,Di Lecce L,Romeo F,Agnelli G

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on intubation success rates and complications during emergency airway management. We retrospectively analyzed an airway registry at an academic medical center. The primary outcomes were the incidence of difficult intubation and complication rates, stratified by BMI. We ...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Dargin JM,Emlet LL,Guyette FX

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 diabetes is associated with high morbidity and mortality, mostly due to the acute and chronic complications of the disease. Restoration of the lost beta cell mass by pancreas transplantation is the treatment of choice in selected type 1 diabetic patients. Growing data show that successful pancreas transplantati...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Marchetti P,Occhipinti M,Rondinini L,Mariotti R,Amorese G,Barsotti M,Vistoli F,Boggi U

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, the echocardiographic assessment of the right ventricle (RV) represents a pivotal element in the understanding of current disease status and in monitoring disease progression. The present manuscript is aimed at specifically describing the echocardiographic a...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Lazzeri C,Bonizzoli M,Batacchi S,Peris A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether there is a link between venous and arterial thrombotic disorders is still a matter of debate. They share common risk factors, such as old age, male sex and obesity. Endothelial dysfunction and inflammation are likely to play a role in determining the simultaneous involvement of the two vascular compartments. U...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Prandoni P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective is to describe the characteristics of mechanically restrained patients in the emergency department (ED) of a university hospital and to evaluate the quality of restraint documentation that was filled out according to the dedicated protocol with respect to the law on restraint. All adult patients (≥16 yea...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Beysard N,Yersin B,Carron PN

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper extremities deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) is a rare condition. According to the literature, approximately 4-10% of all cases of venous thrombosis may involve the subclavian, axillary or brachial veins. In the last few decades, the incidence of UEDVT has increased because of more frequent use of central venous c...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Spiezia L,Simioni P

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined as an elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure at rest (mPAP ≥ 25 mmHg), evaluated by right heart catheterization (RHC). The aim of the present study was to evaluate HRCT findings in relation to transthoracic echocardiographic data to better characterize PH in IPF patients and to ...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Refini RM,Bettini G,Kacerja E,Cameli P,d'Alessandro M,Bergantini L,De Negri F,Rottoli P,Sestini P,Bargagli E,Mazzei MA

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of cardiometabolic comorbidities and the changes in left ventricular geometry and function in 135 subjects subgrouped according to low or normal total adiponectin plasma (ADPN) levels. Left ventricular (LV) internal diameter/height, total LV mass (LVM) and LVM index (...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Di Chiara T,Argano C,Scaglione A,Duro G,Corrao S,Scaglione R,Licata G

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with acute coronary syndrome, gamma-glutamyltransferase activity (GGT) proved to be an independent predictor of the development of major adverse cardiac events at early and long terms. No data are available on GGT in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We assessed, in 337 consecutive STEMI patients...

journal_title：Internal and emergency medicine

authors： Lazzeri C,Valente S,Tarquini R,Chiostri M,Picariello C,Gensini GF

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00