Other viral pneumonias: coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, hantavirus.

abstract：:Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury (ALI) are distinctly modern clinical entities. Recent epidemiologic research has taken advantage of large cohorts in efforts to better describe these highly lethal syndromes with a focus on differentiation of clinically meaningful subtypes and early pred...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Blank R,Napolitano LM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measuring cardiac output without knowledge of the oxygen extraction by the tissues is of limited value. Instead of calculating oxygen consumption and oxygen delivery, a diagram relating cardiac index to the oxygen extraction ratio is proposed to interpret hemodynamic data at the bedside. This diagram is particularly h...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Vincent JL

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proliferation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and the severity of nosocomial critical care infections necessitate the development of viable alternative therapies. An increase in the tolerance of MRSA to the activity of vancomycin and to the associated suboptimal therapeutic measures is of par...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Alder J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the broad treatment options, risk stratification of pulmonary embolism is a highly desirable component of management. The ideal tool identifies patients at risk of death from the original or recurrent pulmonary embolism. Using all-cause death in the first 30-days after pulmonary embolism diagnosis as a surrogate...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Moumneh T,Wells PS,Miranda S

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:In general, coma portends a very poor outcome in ICU patients except when a drug overdose is the cause. Interactions with concurrent diseases and the cause of the comatose state are important variables that modify mortality rates. Recent studies have made it possible to predict irreversibility with a high degree of sp...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Snyder JV,Colantonio A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. TBI is a major cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Post-traumatic amnesia, or the interval from injury until the patient is oriented and able to form and later recall new memorie...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： De Guzman E,Ament A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As scientists and physicians have gained sophistication in understanding and treating illness, our view of disease has changed in scope. We appreciate more fully the diverse and wide-ranging effects of stress on the ability of the organism to maintain homeostasis. As our study of the failure of homeostasis has advance...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Weise KL

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias remain relatively commonplace in the ICU. Proper pharmacologic treatment requires that the clinician recognize accompanying disease states that may alter the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antiarrhythmic drugs. In addition, knowledge of cardiovascular toxicity, no...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Nolan PE Jr,Raehl CL

更新日期：1991-07-01 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：:Timely performance and accurate interpretation of portable chest radiographs in the ICU setting are fundamental components of quality care. Teamwork between intensive care clinicians and radiologists is necessary to assure that the appropriate studies, of high technical quality, are obtained. By working together to in...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Cascade PN,Kazerooni EA

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on the incidence, risk factors, and mortality of acute renal failure (ARF) in critically ill patients. Accurate epidemiologic assessment of ARF is still a problem; as long as there is neither a uniquely accepted definition of ARF nor definitions for end points to measure, results will remain heter...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Joannidis M,Metnitz PG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolving understanding of pathophysiologic events during and after pediatric cardiac arrest has not yet resulted in significantly improved outcome. Exciting breakthroughs in basic and applied science laboratories are, however, on the immediate horizon for study in specific subpopulations of cardiac arrest victims....

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Morris MC,Nadkarni VM

更新日期：2003-07-01 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：:Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is common and frequently unrecognized since the signs and symptoms are relatively nonspecific. CO poisoning causes tissue hypoxia. Additionally, various animal studies have demonstrated that CO interferes with myoglobin, P450, and other enzyme function; causes lipid peroxidation through ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Weaver LK

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication among critically ill patents, and 5% of intensive care unit (ICU) patients require initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT). In recent years, clinical trials have provided evidence-based guidance for some important aspects of RRT management in patients with AKI, ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Heung M,Yessayan L

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 12,000 Americans suffer traumatic spinal cord injuries each year. This article discusses the management of their neurologic, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastroenterologic, and genitourinary complications in the critical care setting. ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： McVicar JP,Luce JM

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of the cardiac transplant recipient includes careful titration of inotropes and vasopressors. Recipient pulmonary hypertension and ventilatory status must be optimized to prevent allograft right ventricular failure. Vasoplegia, coagulopathy, arrhythmias, and renal dysfunction also require careful management...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Rabin J,Kaczorowski DJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Intrahospital transport of critically ill patients must be considered as part of the critical care continuum. The level of care provided must be commensurate with the severity of illness. These transfers are intensive in terms of utilization of personnel and resources. Advance preparation and optimal coordination of t...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Venkataraman ST,Orr RA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia have recently been recognized as common metabolic complications in acutely ill patients. The diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to these abnormalities are described in this article. ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Desai TK,Carlson RW,Geheb MA

更新日期：1987-10-01 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：:Providing nutritional support has become a standard component of managing critically ill patients. While many studies have documented that providing nutritional support can change nutritional outcomes (e.g., amino acid profile, weight gain, nitrogen balance), data are lacking that demonstrate that nutrition actually i...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Heyland DK

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many recent advances in the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research regarding established and novel therapies is ongoing. Future research must not only focus on development of new strategies but determine the long-term benefits or disadvantages of current strategies. In addition, the impac...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Stein DM,Feather CB,Napolitano LM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the geriatric population in the United States increases and better management of chronic diseases improves survival, more elderly will become critically ill and potentially require treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU). Dan Callahan has written, "... we will live longer lives, be better sustained by medical car...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Mularski RA,Osborne ML

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total parenteral nutrition was developed in the 1960s and has since been implemented commonly in the intensive care unit (ICU). Studies published in the 1980s and early 1990s indicate that the use of total parenteral nutrition is associated with increased mortality and infectious morbidity. These detrimental effects w...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Thibault R,Pichard C

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:A substantial proportion of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) are elderly patients. Based upon population growth, patient preference, and current physician practice, the number of elderly patients who receive critical care services is likely to increase substantially over the next 10 to 20 years. Numero...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Carson SS

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critically ill cancer patients have a higher incidence of acute kidney injury treated with renal replacement therapy than critically ill patients without cancer. Acute kidney injury may occur as a direct or indirect consequence of the cancer itself, its treatment, or associated complications. Several recent studies ha...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Benoit DD,Hoste EA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral injury is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery, and it has been associated with high mortality, morbidity, hospital costs; an increased likelihood of admission to a secondary care facility after hospital discharge; and impaired quality of life. This article examines postulated mechanisms for cerebral in...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Hogue CW,Gottesman RF,Stearns J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00