The use of daptomycin for Staphylococcus aureus infections in critical care medicine.

abstract：:The leukotrienes are a group of biologically active products of arachidonic acid metabolism that have been demonstrated to possess the capability to alter vascular reactivity as well as vascular permeability when applied topically to tissues or infused into the vascular bed of various organs. These biologic effects of...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Sprague RS,Stephenson AH,Dahms TE,Lonigro AJ

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermal-dye technique for the measurement of ELW is available for clinical and experimental use. This method is safe and can be performed serially in an individual patient. Although it is invasive, it requires only a central venous catheter and an arterial catheter, which are often already in place for routine hem...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Sivak ED,Wiedemann HP

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicants (or blister agents) are cytotoxic alkylating compounds, which are chemical agents sometimes collectively known as mustard gas or simply as mustard. Other blister agents are nitrogen mustard; sulfur mustard; lewisite, a vesicant that contains arsenic; and phosgene oxime, a halogenated oxime that possesses dif...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： McManus J,Huebner K

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burned child requires a management that is different from that employed in the burned adult because of physiologic and psychological dissimilarities, although basic principles of management are the same. Particular problems and treatment of the burned child are highlighted. ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Solomon JR

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the use of various scores and probabilities to clinically categorize patients in the adult intensive care unit. Some of the limitations of these severity measures are reviewed including variable definitions, timing of measurements, and whether models can be used for individual patients. Also, th...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Teres D,Lemeshow S

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early recognition of the sepsis syndrome, prompt administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics, surgical intervention when indicated, and aggressive supportive care in intensive care units remain the therapeutic strategies for patients with sepsis. Antibiotic selection is based on many factors including the most probab...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Simon D,Trenholme G

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial catheterization is used frequently in the management of critically ill patients, both for continuous blood pressure monitoring and access to the arterial circulation to obtain frequent blood gas measurements. The procedure is usually easily accomplished at the bedside using percutaneous methods such as the Se...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Clark VL,Kruse JA

更新日期：1992-10-01 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：: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：:To be in respiratory distress is to be anxious. To be mechanically ventilated is to be grossly uncomfortable at best. To undergo weaning in the presence of possible severe respiratory compromise, again, inevitably is anxiety provoking. Assessment of the contributing causes of agitation is essential if patients are to ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： McCartney JR,Boland RJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is common in critically ill patients, but treatment with red blood cell transfusions can have unwanted effects. Limiting the occurrence and severity of anemia by using erythropoietic agents (iron and/or recombinant erythropoietin), therefore, remains an attractive option during the intensive care unit stay but ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Piagnerelli M,Vincent JL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are numerous mechanisms of hypoxemia and hypercapnia during the perioperative period. Mechanisms of hypoxemia include oxygen delivery problems, decreased FAC-CC relationship, hypoventilation, decreased cardiac output, increased oxygen consumption, decreased hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, and increased nonal...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Foltz BD,Benumof JL

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent development of valid and reliable assessment tools to monitor agitation, sedation, analgesia, and delirium in the ICU represents an essential first step in the provision of patient comfort and the development of preferred treatment strategies. To make the ICU a more humane healing environment, these assessm...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Fraser GL,Riker RR

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 20% of all mechanically ventilated patients fail their first attempt to wean. Prolonged mechanical ventilation increases morbidity, mortality, and costs. No single weaning parameter predicts patient ability to wean. Weaning studies suggest that daily trials of spontaneous breathing for appropriate patien...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Eskandar N,Apostolakos MJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of hospitalized patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) is increasing. Whether this represents more admissions with PE or more diagnoses made in hospitalized patients is uncertain. The proportion of hospitalized patients with deep venous thrombosis has decreased precipitously as a result of home treatment...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Stein PD,Matta F

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endothelial glycocalyx (EG) is the most luminal layer of the blood vessel, growing on and within the vascular wall. Shedding of the EG plays a central role in many critical illnesses. Degradation of the EG is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Certain illnesses and iatrogenic interventions can caus...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Jedlicka J,Becker BF,Chappell D

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic shock is a common clinical problem in the intensive care setting. The high mortality rate associated with septic shock, regardless of age, reflects the inadequacy of available therapeutic approaches. The purpose of this article is to review the current pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of septic shock w...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Boyd JL 3rd,Stanford GG,Chernow B

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Procalcitonin is a biomarker that is generally elevated in bacterial infections. This review describes a conceptual framework for biomarkers using lessons from the history of troponin, applies this framework to procalcitonin with a review of observational studies and randomized trials in and out of the intensive care ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Hamade B,Huang DT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient with advanced cirrhosis presents unique challenges to the critical care physician, in great measure because of the protean functions attributable to the liver and the multiplicity of derangements that may occur. Portal hypertension, once it develops, is the source of potentially devastating complications t...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Chung RT,Jaffe DL,Friedman LS

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The known metabolic abnormalities and nutritional requirements of the brain injury, spinal cord injury, and acute stroke patient have been presented. Further investigations are required in all these conditions to identify specific nutritional requirements and metabolic abnormalities. The specific role of nutritional s...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Young B,Ott L,Rapp R,Norton J

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：:Although our understanding of molecular events in septic shock is growing exponentially, bedside management has changed only incrementally over the last 20 years. In pediatric and adult patients alike, treatment continues to be largely supportive. Morbidity and mortality, though gradually improving, continue to be hig...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Carcillo JA,Cunnion RE

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews two important innovations in echocardiography resulting from the recent advances in the capabilities of microprocessors. The first, automatic endocardial border detection, has been implemented on computers contained entirely within echocardiograph machines and is gaining wide clinical use. The sec...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Legget ME,Bashein G

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Summarizing the mission of the ICU, the institution directive board and the unit director must generate a structure, proceedings criteria, management, and analysis of results capable of providing satisfactory care. Furthermore, they must take into account each organizational aspect that is necessary to offer an approp...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Gallesio AO,Ceraso D,Palizas F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article summarizes the biomechanical relationship of the spinal column to load stresses with respect to column failure, and the resulting associated central nervous system injury. In addition, it presents pertinent animal research, which has focused onto the development standardized animal spinal cord injury mode...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Bunegin L,Hung TK,Chang GL

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for the new quadriplegic is an immense undertaking involving multiple health care professionals who must function as a team. The physician in charge must understand rehabilitation principles and be able to communicate with all members of the team caring for the patient. Rehabilitation principles, if considered ...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Keppler JP

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolonged intubation and mechanical ventilation following cardiac surgery have been associated with increased hospital and intensive care unit length of stays; higher health care costs; and morbidity resulting from atelectasis, intrapulmonary shunting, and pneumonia. Early extubation was developed as a strategy in the...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： McCarthy C,Fletcher N

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sedative drugs commonly are titrated to effect in critically ill patients. Subjective clinical assessment tools are used to determine the patient's level of sedation, and there clearly is a need for improved quantitative methods of monitoring sedation. This article describes the current methods for assessing the level...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Avramov MN,White PF

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiplane (TEE) transducer imaging is the most highly evolved TEE technology at present. New clinical applications of this technology will be realized as echocardiographers gain experience with it. Current limitations of TEE are likely to be surmounted as its use increases, and continuous improvements and miniaturiza...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Khandheria BK,Tajik AJ,Seward JB

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important that educators in the intensive care unit (ICU) provide physicians in training with the guidance and experience requisite in developing foundational skills in value-based medical practice. This article discusses the underlying philosophy of ethically based medical decision making and describes the comp...

journal_title：Critical care clinics

authors： Crausman RS,Armstrong JD 2nd

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00