Interpretation of serum amylase levels in the critically ill patient.

abstract：:Chest physiotherapy (CPT) is used frequently in the ICU, but there is little available information that quantitates its effect on cardiac or respiratory function. Nineteen mechanically ventilated patients with post-traumatic respiratory failure were studied before, immediately after, and 2 h after CPT was used to mana...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Mackenzie CF,Shin B

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance at admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of five severity scores, two general (the Pediatric Risk of Mortality [PRISM] II and III scores) and three specific for meningococcal septic shock (Leclerc, Glasgow Meningococcal Septicemia Prognostic Score [GMSPS], and Gedde...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Castellanos-Ortega A,Delgado-Rodríguez M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study tested the hypothesis that intra-coronary transfusion of circulation-derived autologous CD34+ cells can improve ischemia-related left ventricular dysfunction in patients with severe diffuse coronary artery disease refractory to medication and unsuitable for coronary intervention. DESIGN:A prospect...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lee FY,Chen YL,Sung PH,Ma MC,Pei SN,Wu CJ,Yang CH,Fu M,Ko SF,Leu S,Yip HK

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vascular beds vary in their responses to atrial natriuretic peptide and sodium nitroprusside. Both of these agents dilate blood vessels by increasing intracellular guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cyclic-GMP) but activate different enzymes in the vascular smooth muscle cell. We aimed to determine if the...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zhang LM,Castresana M,Newman WH

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We found that altering aspirating flow rate (ASR) and sample tubing length (STL) affected the response time and capnogram of 2 different side-stream capnometers. Increased flow rate shortened rise time, transit time, and total delay time (TDT), whereas increased STL increased transit and TDTs but not rise time. Increa...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schena J,Thompson J,Crone RK

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and risk factors of chronic critical illness after severe blunt trauma. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort study (NCT01810328). SETTING:Two level-one trauma centers in the United States. PATIENTS:One hundred thirty-five adult blunt trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock who ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Mira JC,Cuschieri J,Ozrazgat-Baslanti T,Wang Z,Ghita GL,Loftus TJ,Stortz JA,Raymond SL,Lanz JD,Hennessy LV,Brumback B,Efron PA,Baker HV,Moore FA,Maier RV,Moldawer LL,Brakenridge SC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A closed system device with teflon needle, sideholes, and attached stopcock was designed and evaluated for diagnosis and evacuation of neonatal pneumothoraces. Experience with this device has demonstrated specific advantages over existing needles and techniques. Since the system is airtight, diagnosis of pneumothorax ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Fox WW,Eavey RD,Shaffer TH

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This report will describe the preparations for and the provision of care of two patients with Ebola virus disease in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. DATA SOURCES:Patient medical records. STUDY SELECTION:Not applicable. DATA EXTRACTION:Not applicable. DATA SYNTHESIS:No...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Johnson DW,Sullivan JN,Piquette CA,Hewlett AL,Bailey KL,Smith PW,Kalil AC,Lisco SJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between oxygen uptake (Vo2) and delivery (Do2) was examined in 64 patients immediately after cardiopulmonary bypass. In 44 patients with lactate levels below 2.5 mmol/L, Vo2 decreased proportionally when Do2 decreased below 300 ml/min X m2. At a Do2 over this level, Vo2 plateaued at 105 +/- 13 (SD) ml...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Komatsu T,Shibutani K,Okamoto K,Kumar V,Kubal K,Sanchala V,Lees DE

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Myofibroblasts express alpha-smooth muscle actin (alphaSMA), are important in tissue repair, and are present in the early phase of acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS). We wished to determine whether bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from ALI/ARDS patients can induce myofibroblas...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Synenki L,Chandel NS,Budinger GR,Donnelly HK,Topin J,Eisenbart J,Jovanovic B,Jain M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on renal function in cardiac surgery patients at higher risk of postoperative renal failure. DESIGN:Multiblind, placebo-controlled, randomized, phase II clinical trial. SETTING:Operating rooms and intensive care units of two tertiary referral hospitals. PA...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Haase M,Haase-Fielitz A,Bagshaw SM,Reade MC,Morgera S,Seevenayagam S,Matalanis G,Buxton B,Doolan L,Bellomo R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Develop a scoring system that can assess the management of septic shock by individuals and teams. DESIGN:Retrospective review of videotapes of critical care house staff managing a standardized simulation of septic shock. SETTING:Academic medical center; videotapes were made in a recreated intensive care uni...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ottestad E,Boulet JR,Lighthall GK

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sympathetic vasoconstriction regulates peripheral circulation and controls blood pressure, but sepsis is associated with hypotension. We evaluated whether apparent loss of sympathetic vasoconstrictor responsiveness relates to distended smooth muscles or to endotoxemia and/or hypoxia. DESIGN:Prospective descr...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brassard P,Zaar M,Thaning P,Secher NH,Rosenmeier JB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the experience of pediatric intensive care hospitalization from the perspective of a parents of children with severe, antecedent disability. DESIGN:Qualitative analysis of data obtained through semistructured interviews. SETTING:Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in a children's hospital. SUB...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Graham RJ,Pemstein DM,Curley MA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We previously reported gene expression-based endotypes of pediatric septic shock, endotypes A and B, and that corticosteroid exposure was independently associated with increased mortality among pediatric endotype A patients. The Vasopressin vs Norepinephrine as Initial Therapy in Septic Shock trial tested th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wong HR,Hart KW,Lindsell CJ,Sweeney TE

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Increases in exhaled nitric oxide have been demonstrated to originate from the lungs of rats after septic lung injury. The aim of this study was to investigate whether treatment with the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) would prevent lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced in...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Aaron SD,Valenza F,Volgyesi G,Mullen JB,Slutsky AS,Stewart TE

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare measurement of cardiac output by the CO2 rebreathing method vs. the thermodilution cardiac output technique in the setting of acute respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. DESIGN:Prospective, comparative study of two methods in a consecutive sample. SETTING:Int...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Neviere R,Mathieu D,Riou Y,Guimez P,Renaud N,Chagnon JL,Wattel F

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac arrest has a poor prognosis, regardless of age group. Children who fail to respond to two standard doses of epinephrine (0.01 mg/kg) rarely survive to hospital discharge, and most die without the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). We treated seven consecutive children in cardiac arrest with high dose ep...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Goetting MG,Paradis NA

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the scales and predictive power for hospital mortality of three recent multiple organ dysfunction scores. DESIGN:Prospective, observational, validation cohort study. SETTING:A ten-bed medical-surgical intensive care unit in a Finnish tertiary care hospital. PATIENTS:Among the 591 consecutive pat...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Pettilä V,Pettilä M,Sarna S,Voutilainen P,Takkunen O

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this article are to introduce and explore a novel paradigm based on complex nonlinear systems, and to evaluate its application to critical care research regarding the systemic host response and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). DATA SOURCES:Published original work, review article...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Seely AJ,Christou NV

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anaphylactic shock is associated with severe hypotension. Potassium channel blockers, such as 4-aminopyridine, induce vasoconstriction. The objective of this study was to test the ability of 4-aminopyridine to restore blood pressure and increase survival in anaphylactic shock. DESIGN:Experimental study. SE...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bellou A,Al-Hammadi S,Aburawi EH,Dhanasekaran S,Nemmar A,Oulhaj A,Shafiuallah M,Zerrouki M,Yasin J,Bellou L,Alper SL,Bellou S,Kazzam E

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of the Trendelenburg (TREND) position and passive straight leg raising (PLR) on cardiopulmonary performance in 18 anesthetized patients undergoing myocardial revascularization were studied with a two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography probe and a thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Reich DL,Konstadt SN,Raissi S,Hubbard M,Thys DM

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether continuous modes of renal replacement therapy result in improved cardiovascular stability compared with standard daily intermittent treatment in critically ill patients. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Intensive care unit in a quaternary referral center for live...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Davenport A,Will EJ,Davidson AM

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Opioids are frequently used during mechanical ventilation for severe viral infection in infancy. Opioid receptors have immunomodulatory properties, but nothing is known about their antiviral effects. We therefore aimed to investigate the role of opioid receptors in virus-induced airway inflammation. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Salimi V,Hennus MP,Mokhtari-Azad T,Shokri F,Janssen R,Hodemaekers HM,Rygiel TP,Coenjaerts FE,Meyaard L,Bont L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the statistical association of the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score with multiple intervention and outcome variables in surgical ICU patients. DESIGN:Continuous data collection on every patient admitted to the surgical ICU for a 21-month period. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rutledge R,Fakhry SM,Rutherford EJ,Muakkassa F,Baker CC,Koruda M,Meyer AA

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine a hygroscopic condenser after clinical use and to describe the interaction of a hygroscopic condenser and a closed circuit suction system used simultaneously. DESIGN:Prospective evaluation of hygroscopic condensers used clinically, and laboratory investigation of a hygroscopic condenser used with...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Martinez FJ,Pietchel S,Wise C,Walek J,Beamis JF

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need for closed-loop control of blood pressure in acute hypertension after cardiac surgery was evaluated by estimating the amount of nurse-time required to adjust the infusion rate of sodium nitroprusside. The evaluation consisted of a nationwide telephone survey of head nurses in postsurgical ICUs at 9 institutio...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Mitchell RR

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether peptic activity in bronchoalveolar fluid, due to the presence of the gastric proteolytic enzyme pepsin, could serve as a biochemical marker for pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents. DESIGN:Prospective, experimental trial. SETTING:A university animal research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Badellino MM,Buckman RF Jr,Malaspina PJ,Eynon CA,O'Brien GM,Kueppers F

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With limited community services, the complex rehabilitation period after critical illness is often the responsibility of family members who, as a result, may experience negative health outcomes. The objectives of this research were to a) identify aspects of the caregiving situation that are associated with ca...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Cameron JI,Herridge MS,Tansey CM,McAndrews MP,Cheung AM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the effects of restoring hormonal levels and/or influence on muscle protein metabolism in the stressed state. We have highlighted our clinical experience in the administration of anabolic and anticatabolic agents in stressed clinical populations, primarily adult and pediatric burn injury, as wel...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ferrando AA,Wolfe RR

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00