Penetration of aminoglycosides in uninfected pleural exudates and in pleural empyemas.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients admitted to the medical ICU (MICU) are often subjected to multiple radiologic studies. We hypothesized that some endure radiation dose exposure (cumulative effective dose [CED]) in excess of annual US federal occupational health standard limits (CED ≥ 50 mSv) and 5-year cumulative limit (CED ≥ 100 m...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Krishnan S,Moghekar A,Duggal A,Yella J,Narechania S,Ramachandran V,Mehta A,Adhi F,Vijayan AKC,Han X,Wang X,Dong F,Martin C 3rd,Guzman J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Bronchial stenosis (BS) and bronchomalacia (BM) are often associated with lung allograft rejection or infection in lung transplant (LT) recipients. We reviewed our experience using balloon-expandable metallic (Palmaz) stents in the management of BS and BM in LT. DESIGN:Retrospective review of cases. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Susanto I,Peters JI,Levine SM,Sako EY,Anzueto A,Bryan CL

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients developed severe, progressive acute respiratory insufficiency despite aggressive application of conventional respiratory therapy. Application of increased PEEP (18 torr or greater) resulted in a significant decrease in QA/QT. Selection of the optimal levle of PEEP for each patient required seria...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kirby RR,Downs JB,Civetta JM,Modell JH,Dannemiller FJ,Klein EF,Hodges M

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the value of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of amiodarone-associated pneumonitis, we examined the results of BAL total and differential cell counts and phenotyping of lymphocytes in 22 patients with this lung disorder and in 33 normal subjects. Overall, the total cel...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Akoun GM,Cadranel JL,Blanchette G,Milleron BJ,Mayaud CM

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the complexity of flexible bronchoscopy has increased, standard options for moderate sedation medications have not changed in three decades. There is a need to improve moderate sedation while maintaining safety. Remimazolam was developed to address shortcomings of current sedation strategies. METHODS:...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pastis NJ,Yarmus LB,Schippers F,Ostroff R,Chen A,Akulian J,Wahidi M,Shojaee S,Tanner NT,Callahan SP,Feldman G,Lorch DG Jr,Ndukwu I,Pritchett MA,Silvestri GA,PAION Investigators.

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The issue of tobacco industry responsibility for population health problems and compensation for their treatment has been growing since the 1960s. In 1999, the state attorneys general collectively launched the largest class action lawsuit in US history and sued the tobacco industry to recover the costs of caring for s...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jones WJ,Silvestri GA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic pneumothoraces are a common consequence of major trauma. Despite this, there is a paucity of literature regarding their optimal management, including the role of conservative treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the treatment, complications, and outcomes of traumatic pneumothoraces in pat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Walker SP,Barratt SL,Thompson J,Maskell NA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheal aspirates from four previously healthy infants with acute pulmonary hemorrhage, and small volume bronchial lavages from children undergoing flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy were examined for pulmonary alveolar macrophages (PAM) containing hemosiderin. Hemosiderin formation was also studied in vitro. Macrophag...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sherman JM,Winnie G,Thomassen MJ,Abdul-Karim FW,Boat TF

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A median sternotomy approach was used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus associated with a hypoplastic right lung. The anterior approach to the left ductus is indicated if left thoracotomy is contraindicated. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rao B,Gootman N,Silbert D,Wisoff BG

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empirical therapy has been recommended as an initial clinical approach for treating gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough (GERC). This study compared the predictive accuracy of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GerdQ) with the accuracy of multichannel intraluminal impedance pH monito...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Xu X,Chen Q,Liang S,Lv H,Qiu Z

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To assess the functional sequelae (FS) of patients with tuberculous pleurisy (TP), to analyze the influence of different factors in the occurrence of these FS, and, finally, to evaluate the relationship between the FS and roentgenographic sequelae. DESIGN:An observational, retrospective study. SETTIN...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Candela A,Andujar J,Hernández L,Martín C,Barroso E,Arriero JM,Romero S

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of a new tissue-culture technique for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions was contrasted with conventional cytologic methods. The new technique is based on the ability of the tissue-culture medium to transform mesothelial cells into fibroblasts while not sustaining lymphoreticular cells. Against ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Monif GR,Stewart BN,Block AJ

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to test the ability of magnetic resonance (MR) in the detection of pathologic flow conditions in man, we imaged 10 normal volunteers and 10 patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) with ECG-gated MR. We used a single spin-echo sequence on a transverse plane through the main vessels of the upper chest. The...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Casolo GC,Bucciolini M,Giani M,Bisi G

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:It has been suggested that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a risk factor for ischemic heart disease, and may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between nocturnal oxygen desaturation (NOD) due to SDB a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hayashi M,Fujimoto K,Urushibata K,Uchikawa S,Imamura H,Kubo K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been demonstrated that total parenteral nutrition (TPN) results in increased O2 consumption (VO2), CO2 production (VCO2) and minute ventilation (VE). TPN consists of a mixture of glucose and amino acids. The individual role of each of these nutrients in mediating these changes has not been well established. To ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rodriguez JL,Askanazi J,Weissman C,Hensle TW,Rosenbaum SH,Kinney JM

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiosarcoma in the lung is an uncommon disorder and is usually attributable to metastasis from a primary site. Primary pulmonary angiosarcoma is extremely rare, and the prognosis of affected individuals is dismal, with most patients dying within months of presentation. Indeed, there have been no reported instances of...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kojima K,Okamoto I,Ushijima S,Yoshinaga T,Kitaoka M,Suga M,Sasaki Y

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:99mTechnetium stannous pyrophosphate has been shown to accumulate in acutely infarcted myocardium. To determine if the isotope is also taken up by severely ischemic, but not necrotic myocardium, we performed myocardial scintigraphic studies in 17 patients with chest pains. Seven of the patients satisfied conventional ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Abdulla AM,Canedo MI,Cortez BC,McGinnis KD,Wilhelm SK

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and advanced pulmonary disease have pulmonary limitation of exercise, often associated with arterial oxygen desaturation. Improving oxygenation during exercise by providing supplemental oxygen may improve exercise performance in these patients. To test this, we performed graded exerc...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marcus CL,Bader D,Stabile MW,Wang CI,Osher AB,Keens TG

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IV fluid represents a basic therapeutic intervention for septic shock. Unfortunately, the optimal administration of IV fluid to maximize patient outcomes and prevent complications is largely unknown. METHODS:Patients with septic shock admitted to the medical ICUs of Barnes-Jewish Hospital (January to Decemb...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Chen C,Kollef MH

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first case (to our knowledge) of acetaminophen-induced eosinophilic pneumonia. Although the patient had taken an acetaminophen-containing combination drug, Kinuya-chinnetsu, for only three days, the abnormal shadow on his chest radiograph continued for about a month. Lymphocyte stimulation tests showed ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kondo K,Inoue Y,Hamada H,Yokoyama A,Kohno N,Hiwada K

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the management of bronchopleurobiliary fistula in a 56-year-old woman who underwent a (L) mastectomy with postoperative radio- and chemotherapy for advanced breast carcinoma and required insertion of inhabiliary Silastic stents for the relief of severe obstructive jaundice. During restaging of her carcinom...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dasmahapatra HK,Pepper JR

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional echocardiography (CSE) was performed on 19 patients with mitral stenosis (MS). Nine patients (group 1) had little or no mitral valve (MV) calcification; ten patients (group 2) had heavy MV calcification. An opening snap was present in each of the patients in group 1. Of the group 2 patients, five (grou...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Chandraratna PA,Aronow WS,Lurie M

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have shown that the administration of 0.8 mg/kg of morphine (M) to patients with COPD resulted in a 20% increase in the maximum oxygen consumption (Vo2max), but was associated with significant drowsiness and euphoria. The objective of the present study was to ascertain whether lower doses of M alone or in ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Light RW,Stansbury DW,Webster JS

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent pericardial effusion or tamponade can complicate malignant disease. The medical approach with pharmacologic agents has a high recurrence rate. Balloon pericardiotomy (BP) may provide a less invasive alternative to surgery. We performed BP in ten high-risk patients with malignant pericardial tamponade (MPT). ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Galli M,Politi A,Pedretti F,Castiglioni B,Zerboni S

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To validate color Doppler ultrasonography of renal arteries for the assessment of renal blood flow (RBF), we compared left and right RBF estimates and their sum (total RBF) by echo-Doppler with data obtained by iodine 123-123I-p-aminohippuric acid (PAH) scintigraphy in 19 patients with heart failure and 7 normal contr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vigna C,Russo A,Barbano F,Fusilli S,Loperfido F

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell carcinoma of the lung is an unusual form of pulmonary malignancy that follows an extremely aggressive clinical course. We report the clinical and roentgenographic manifestations of 14 patients with pathologically proven giant cell carcinoma of the lung, and compare our data to other reports in the literatur...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shin MS,Jackson LK,Shelton RW Jr,Greene RE

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with bronchiectasis, airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are important management strategies. RESEARCH QUESTION:What are the differences in patients with bronchiectasis and a productive cough who used ACTs and those who did not? What was the assessment of bronchiectasis exacerbation frequency and...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Basavaraj A,Choate R,Addrizzo-Harris D,Aksamit TR,Barker A,Daley CL,Anne Daniels ML,Eden E,DiMango A,Fennelly K,Griffith DE,Johnson MM,Knowles MR,Metersky ML,Noone PG,O'Donnell AE,Olivier KN,Salathe MA,Schmid A,Thom

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT scanning allows assessment of airway-wall thickness and is useful for diagnosing and assessing various lung diseases, including asthma and COPD. Several studies have reported that CT scan-estimated dimensions are positively correlated with pulmonary function test results and a positive response to treatment. Howeve...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hamada S,Ito Y,Imai S,Oguma T,Niimi A,Mishima M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic fibrosis (CF) airway secretions are abnormal, contributing to decreased clearance and a cycle of infection and inflammation. CF sputum properties may predict disease progression. We hypothesized that sputum viscoelasticity and clearance abnormalities would inversely correlate with pulmonary function d...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ma JT,Tang C,Kang L,Voynow JA,Rubin BK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the findings in a patient known to have olivopontocerebellar atrophy who developed respiratory distress, inspiratory stridor, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory flow volume loops. Treatment with carbidopa-levodopa gave symptomatic relief. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schiffman PL,Golbe LI

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00