Inconsistencies Between the Criterion and Tests for Brain Death.

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：INTRODUCTION:A 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D, deficiency is common among critically ill patients and correlated with increased mortality. Furthermore, deficiency is associated with advanced liver disease. However, there are no studies available comparing the dimensions and consequences of a 25(OH)D deficiency between pa...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Mayr U,Fahrenkrog-Petersen L,Batres-Baires G,Rasch S,Herner A,Schmid RM,Huber W,Lahmer T

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：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：:Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) refers to a clinical syndrome of acute lung injury that occurs in a temporal relationship with the transfusion of blood products. Because of the difficulty in making its diagnosis, TRALI is often underreported. Three not necessarily mutually exclusive hypotheses have been ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Jawa RS,Anillo S,Kulaylat MN

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consensus guidelines support the use of low-molecular-weight heparin for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in high-risk trauma patients but do not recommend a specific regimen. The current study compared the effectiveness and safety of enoxaparin 40 mg once-daily versus enoxaparin 30 mg twice-daily fo...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Bush S,LeClaire A,Hampp C,Lottenberg L

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article was to review the effects of acute intracranial lesions on myocardial function. The authors reviewed scientific and clinical literature retrieved from a computerized MEDLINE search from January 1965 through January 2002. Pertinent literature was referenced, including clinical and laborato...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Arab D,Yahia AM,Qureshi AI

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:In the intensive care unit (ICU), prolonged inactivity is common, increasing patients' risk for adverse outcomes, including ICU-acquired weakness. Hence, interventions to minimize inactivity are gaining popularity, highlighting actigraphy, a measure of activity involving a wristwatch-like accelerometer, as a ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Schwab KE,To AQ,Chang J,Ronish B,Needham DM,Martin JL,Kamdar BB

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in the intensive care unit (ICU), notably in patients with septic shock for whom inflammation is an already identified risk factor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of low-dose hydrocortisone on AF occurrence in patients with septic shock. METHODS:We performed...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Launey Y,Lasocki S,Asehnoune K,Gaudriot B,Chassier C,Cinotti R,Maguet PL,Laksiri L,Mimoz O,Tawa A,Nesseler N,Malledant Y,Perrot B,Seguin P

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relocation of large numbers of critically ill patients between hospitals is sometimes necessary and the risks associated with relocation may be high. In the setting of adherence to an interhospital intensive care unit (ICU) relocation protocol, we aimed to determine whether the interhospital relocation of all ICU pati...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Janz DR,Khan YA,Mooney JL,Semler MW,Rice TW,Johnson JL,deBoisblanc BP,ICU MOVE Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group.

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of checklists brings about improvements in a variety of patient outcomes. Nevertheless, whether compliance with a nurse-led intensive care unit (ICU) checklist produces the same effect is currently unknown. METHODS:This is a retrospective analysis of data obtained during the implementation of a quality ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Al Ashry HS,Abuzaid AS,Walters RW,Modrykamien AM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by Acinetobacter species have been extensively reported, however, which majorly focused on respiratory tract infections. The risk of mortality and the effect of early catheter removal on survival in catheter-related BSIs (CRBSIs) caused by Acinetobacter spp. remain unclear. ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Lee Y,Lee YT,Wang YC,Chen CT,Sun JR,Liu CP,Liu YM,Kuo SC,Chiu CH,Yang YS,Lin JC,Chen TL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Video laryngoscopy has demonstrated utility in airway management. For the present case series, we report the use of video laryngoscopy to evaluate the airway of critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients, as a means to reduce the risk of immediate postextubation stridor by assessing the degree of laryngeal edema...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Newmark JL,Ahn YK,Adams MC,Bittner EA,Wilcox SR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of adults with septic arthritis was undertaken to evaluate outcome of treatment and intensive care requirements in a community-based teaching hospital. During an 80-month period (1986-1992), 38 cases of septic arthritis were identified. Underlying joint disease was present in 84% of patients. Mean age was 68 ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Martens PB,Ho G Jr

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute brain injury (ABI) increases morbidity and mortality in patients with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Optimal neurologic monitoring methods have not been well-explicated. We studied the use of Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to monitor cerebral regional oxygenation tissue saturatio...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Hunt MF,Clark KT,Whitman G,Choi CW,Geocadin RG,Cho SM

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit can vary from simple procedures to very complex technologies. I discuss the factors that contribute to the decisions regarding the selection of a specific therapy. These factors include immediate and intermediate therapeutic goals (e.g., solute removal, dehydratio...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Golper TA

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibacterial resistance is increasing throughout the world, while the development of new agents is slowly progressing. In addition, the increasing prevalence of fluoroquinolone resistance may force many practitioners to choose an aminoglycoside agent in gram-negative regimens. Aminoglycosides are bactericidal agents ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Radigan EA,Gilchrist NA,Miller MA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer is associated with significant health-care expenditure, but few studies have examined the cost of patients with cancer in the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to describe the costs and outcomes of patients admitted to the ICU with cancer. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pati...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Zheng B,Reardon PM,Fernando SM,Webber C,Thavorn K,Thompson LH,Tanuseputro P,Munshi L,Kyeremanteng K

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbidity associated with stress ulcer-related bleeding, the cost of medications, and the possible complications associated with stress ulcer prophylaxis are important considerations when prescribing prophylaxis. We prospectively studied the prescription patterns for stress ulcer prophylaxis in patients admi...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Frandah W,Colmer-Hamood J,Nugent K,Raj R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This was a retrospective observational study in a pediatric intensive care unit, in which 19 patients received levosimendan. There were no adverse events attributable to levosimendan and no instances where the clinical condition worsened after administration. Arterial lactate levels decreased significantly following l...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Egan JR,Clarke AJ,Williams S,Cole AD,Ayer J,Jacobe S,Chard RB,Winlaw DS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor communication among health-care providers is cited as the most common cause of sentinel events involving patients. Patient care in the critical care setting is incredibly complex. A consistent care plan is necessary between day/night shift teams and among bedside intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, consul...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Wessman BT,Sona C,Schallom M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fluid responsiveness is the ability to increase the cardiac output in response to a fluid challenge. Only about 50% of patients receiving fluid resuscitation for acute circulatory failure increase their stroke volume, but the other 50% may worsen their outcome. Therefore, predicting fluid responsiveness is ne...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Orso D,Paoli I,Piani T,Cilenti FL,Cristiani L,Guglielmo N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aspiration past the tracheal tube cuff has been recognized to be a risk factor for the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This study investigated the effect of closed tracheal suctioning on aspiration of fluid past the tracheal tube cuff in an in vitro benchtop model. METHODS:High-volume ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Dave MH,Frotzler A,Madjdpour C,Koepfer N,Weiss M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiomyopathy secondary to toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening problem. We report the case of a 51-year-old male who presented with profound cardiogenic shock and multiorgan failure that could not be managed by conventional therapy with intravenous fluids, vasopressors and inotr...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Gabel E,Gudzenko V,Cruz D,Ardehali A,Fink MP

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspergillus fumigatus hyphae is often found in the lung tissue of patients with bronchocentric granulomatosis (BCG). This organism is believed to be one agent responsible for inciting the hypersensitivity response and subsequent development of the characteristic pathology that defines BCG. The definitive etiology of t...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Collier J,Wolfe R,Lerner R,Nathan S,Mohsenifar Z

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：AIMS:To investigate the occurrence and etiology of fever at anytime during pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission, and to study its possible effects on clinical outcome in a heterogeneous population of critically ill children. METHODS:Retrospective, observational single center study, comprising 202 patients ag...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Gordijn MS,Plötz FB,Kneyber MC

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:The treatment of sepsis is an ongoing challenge for clinicians; despite the wide choice of effective antibiotics to treat infection, sepsis remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for patients admitted to an intensive care unit. Dysregulation of the immune response is now recognized to be a key factor in ...

journal_title：Journal of intensive care medicine

authors： Panagiotou A,Gaiao S,Cruz DN

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00