Candidemia in nonneutropenic critically ill patients: risk factors for non-albicans Candida spp.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a conceptual and clinical review of the physiology of the venous system as it is relates to cardiac function in health and disease. DATA:An integration of venous and cardiac physiology under normal conditions, critical illness, and resuscitation. SUMMARY:The usual teaching of cardiac physiology f...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Funk DJ,Jacobsohn E,Kumar A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vecuronium's short half-life and minimal cardiopulmonary side-effects make it a suitable drug for continuous infusion. Vecuronium is used frequently in critically ill patients to increase their total compliance and to minimize the adverse effects of mechanical ventilation. This crossover, prospective study evaluates t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Eldadah MK,Newth CJ

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2, a critical component of the inflammatory pathway, is neuroprotective in a neonatal rat model of cerebral hypoxia-ischemia. The development of brain inflammation largely contributes to neonatal brain injury that may lead to a lifetime of neurologic deficit...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Fathali N,Ostrowski RP,Lekic T,Jadhav V,Tong W,Tang J,Zhang JH

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac arrest etiology may be an important source of between-patient heterogeneity, but the impact of etiology on organ injury is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that asphyxial cardiac arrest results in greater neurologic injury than cardiac etiology cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Uray T,Lamade A,Elmer J,Drabek T,Stezoski JP,Missé A,Janesko-Feldman K,Garman RH,Chen N,Kochanek PM,Dezfulian C,Callaway CW,Doshi AA,Frisch A,Guyette FX,Reynolds JC,Rittenberger JC,University of Pittsburgh Post-Cardiac

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Less than half of the thousands of children who suffer in-hospital cardiac arrests annually survive, and neurologic injury is common among survivors. Hemodynamic-directed cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves short-term survival, but its impact on longer term survival and mitochondrial respiration-a potenti...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lautz AJ,Morgan RW,Karlsson M,Mavroudis CD,Ko TS,Licht DJ,Nadkarni VM,Berg RA,Sutton RM,Kilbaugh TJ

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Catheter-associated infections are common, costly, and potentially lethal. The impact of catheter insertion site on infection risk remains controversial. We aimed to establish whether nontunneled central venous catheters inserted in the subclavian vein are associated with lower risk of catheter-associated inf...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Parienti JJ,du Cheyron D,Timsit JF,Traoré O,Kalfon P,Mimoz O,Mermel LA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of halothane on electrodes covered with polypropylene and FEP teflon membranes, used for monitoring transcutaneous oxygen tension, was compared in vitro and in patients anesthetized with halothane. In vitro experiments with halothane showed a false increase in PO2 measured by the electrode covered with poly...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Samra SK

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative frequency of pediatric in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation events occurring in ICUs compared to general wards. We hypothesized that the proportion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation provided in ICUs versus general wards has increased over the p...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Berg RA,Sutton RM,Holubkov R,Nicholson CE,Dean JM,Harrison R,Heidemann S,Meert K,Newth C,Moler F,Pollack M,Dalton H,Doctor A,Wessel D,Berger J,Shanley T,Carcillo J,Nadkarni VM,Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated whether preexisting kidney function determines if ICU patients may benefit from increased (2.0 g/kg/d) protein intake. DESIGN:Post hoc, hypothesis-generating, subgroup analysis of a multicenter, phase 2, randomized clinical trial. All analyses were conducted by intention to treat and maintai...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zhu R,Allingstrup MJ,Perner A,Doig GS,Nephro-Protective Trial Investigators Group.

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The flow rate of a liquid drainage from the lungs is limited because of the elastic nature of the airways. This study was designed to clarify the relationship between intrapulmonary liquid volume and the development of the flow limitation or choked flow phenomenon as a function of expiratory flow rate during ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Baba Y,Brant D,Brah SS,Grotberg J,Bartlett RH,Hirschl RB

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to review findings from recent literature on the postresuscitation care of cardiac arrest patients using therapeutic hypothermia as part of nontrial treatment. DESIGN:Literature review. SETTING:Hospital-based environment. SUBJECTS:Patients initially resuscitated from cardiac arrest who underwent...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sagalyn E,Band RA,Gaieski DF,Abella BS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to demonstrate explicitly that lower-frequency positive-pressure ventilation not only preserves adequate oxygenation and acid-base status in hemorrhagic states, but also that "normal" or higher respiratory rates significantly compromise hemodynamics, even with moderate degrees of hemorrhage. DES...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Pepe PE,Lurie KG,Wigginton JG,Raedler C,Idris AH

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To simultaneously determine perceived vs. practiced adherence to recommended interventions for the treatment of severe sepsis or septic shock. DESIGN:One-day cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Representative sample of German intensive care units stratified by hospital size. PATIENTS:Adult patients with severe...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brunkhorst FM,Engel C,Ragaller M,Welte T,Rossaint R,Gerlach H,Mayer K,John S,Stuber F,Weiler N,Oppert M,Moerer O,Bogatsch H,Reinhart K,Loeffler M,Hartog C,German Sepsis Competence Network (SepNet).

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the effect of an audible airleak (around an endotracheal tube) on oxygen consumption (VO2) measurements in pediatric ICU patients. DESIGN:Prospective trial comparing VO2 measurements before and after deflation of the endotracheal tube cuff. SETTING:Pediatric ICU in a large pediatric tertiary ca...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Chwals WJ,Lally KP,Woolley MM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether plasma lipid hydroperoxides may be a useful marker for sepsis. DESIGN:Exploratory, open-label study. SETTING:Critical care unit at a university medical center. PATIENTS:Twelve patients with sepsis syndrome requiring hemodynamic monitoring with pulmonary artery catheters. Seven patients...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Keen RR,Stella L,Flanigan DP,Lands WE

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical Care Medicine encompasses an extremely broad scope. Examination questions were, therefore, chosen to cover a wide variety of critical care topics. A near Gaussian distribution of scores was found for all physician groups studied. We believe the low mean score of 15% reflects the general difficulty of the exam...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Veremakis C,Taylor RW

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy and reproducibility of four thermodilution indicators (5-mL room temperature, 10-mL room temperature, 5-mL iced, and 10-mL iced injectates) at clinically relevant flow rates. DESIGN:Quasi-experimental study. SETTING:Animal research laboratory of a health sciences university. SUBJE...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Renner LE,Morton MJ,Sakuma GY

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), elimination of CO2 was shown to be limited by low tissue perfusion, especially when very low perfusion pressures were generated. It has therefore been suggested that sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), by producing CO2, might aggravate the hypercarbic component of the exi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bar-Joseph G,Weinberger T,Castel T,Bar-Joseph N,Laor A,Bursztein S,Ben Haim S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These guidelines were developed to provide a reference for preparing policies on admission and discharge for pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). They represent a consensus opinion of physicians, nurses, and allied health care professionals. By using this document as a framework for developing multidisciplinary adm...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors：

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hemodynamic effects of digitalis were examined in ten patients with acute cardiac failure. Administration of 10 micrograms/kg of digoxin iv resulted in significant increases in cardiac index, stroke volume index, and left ventricular stroke work index within one hour in five patients with acute myocardial infarcti...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rackow EC,Packman MI,Weil MH

更新日期：1987-11-01 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：:The acute effects of controlled O2 therapy on hemodynamics and blood gases were investigated in 22 patients with decompensated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An inspired O2 fraction (FIO2) of 0.24 and 0.28 given to the first 12 patients markedly improved arterial and mixed-venous blood oxygenation with ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lejeune P,Mols P,Naeije R,Hallemans R,Melot C

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the frequency and clinical correlates of ultrafilterable hypomagnesemia in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Prospective, observational study. SETTING:Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. PATIENTS:A total of 117 patients (84 neonatal ICU pa...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Munoz R,Khilnani P,Ziegler J,Salem M,Catlin EA,Nussbaum S,Todres ID,Chernow B

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Oxygenation measured 24 hours after acute respiratory distress syndrome onset more accurately stratifies risk, relative to oxygenation at onset, in both children and adults. However, waiting 24 hours is problematic, especially for interventions that are more efficacious early in the disease course. We aimed t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Yehya N,Thomas NJ,Khemani RG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents are commonly used in the intensive care setting, but they have occasionally been associated with development of myopathy. In addition, diaphragmatic atrophy and a reduction in diaphragmatic force were reported after short-term controlled mechanical ventilation in ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Testelmans D,Maes K,Wouters P,Gosselin N,Deruisseau K,Powers S,Sciot R,Decramer M,Gayan-Ramirez G

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with severe sepsis have high mortality that is improved by timely, often expensive, treatments. Patients without insurance are more likely to delay seeking care; they may also receive less intense care. DESIGN:We performed a retrospective analysis of administrative database-Healthcare Costs and Util...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kumar G,Taneja A,Majumdar T,Jacobs ER,Whittle J,Nanchal R,Milwaukee Initiative in Critical Care Outcomes Research (MICCOR) Group of Investigators.

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The acute respiratory distress syndrome may complicate postpartum hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation, but its mechanisms are not yet well defined. We studied the lung inflammatory response to postpartum hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation in a rabbit model and the role of the nuclear factor-κB pathway. DESI...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sheng C,Yu YH,Zhao KS,Huang LP,Lodato RF,Wang ZJ,Wang CH,Wang SH,Zha DS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the accuracy of intramucosal pH (pHi) calculated using arterial bicarbonate instead of mucosal capillary bicarbonate in the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. DESIGN:Simulation of progressive ischemia in mucosal capillary blood. SETTING:University research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Normal human blood...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Morgan TJ,Venkatesh B,Endre ZH

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Preoperative intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) improves the results of complex coronary surgery. However, its insertion may be harmful or contraindicated in cases of severe and diffuse atherosclerosis of the descending aorta and peripheral arteries. We sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transbrac...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Onorati F,Bilotta M,Pezzo F,Impiombato B,Caroleo S,Santangelo E,Renzulli A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Millions of patients are discharged from intensive care units annually. These intensive care survivors and their families frequently report a wide range of impairments in their health status which may last for months and years after hospital discharge. OBJECTIVES:To report on a 2-day Society of Critical Car...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Needham DM,Davidson J,Cohen H,Hopkins RO,Weinert C,Wunsch H,Zawistowski C,Bemis-Dougherty A,Berney SC,Bienvenu OJ,Brady SL,Brodsky MB,Denehy L,Elliott D,Flatley C,Harabin AL,Jones C,Louis D,Meltzer W,Muldoon SR,Pa

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00