Utility of B-type natriuretic peptide in predicting the level of peri- and postoperative cardiovascular support required after coronary artery bypass grafting.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although highly active antiretroviral therapy has led to improved survival in HIV-infected individuals, outcomes for HIV-infected patients with sepsis in the post-highly active antiretroviral therapy era are conflicting. Access to highly active antiretroviral therapy and healthcare disparities continue to af...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Cribbs SK,Tse C,Andrews J,Shenvi N,Martin GS

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether blood lactate, base deficit, or oxygen-derived hemodynamic variables correlate with morbidity and mortality rates in a clinically-relevant LD50 model of penetrating trauma. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled study. SETTING:University research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Anesthetized, mechanically...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Moomey CB Jr,Melton SM,Croce MA,Fabian TC,Proctor KG

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extravascular lung water is a quantitative marker of the amount of fluid in the thoracic cavity besides the vasculature. Indexing to both predicted and actual body weight have been proposed to compare different individuals and provide a uniform range of normal. OBJECTIVE:We explored extravascular lung water...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wolf S,Riess A,Landscheidt JF,Lumenta CB,Schürer L,Friederich P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappa B) activation in mononuclear and neutrophils from critically ill patients and to compare NF-kappa B activation with circulating concentrations of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM)-1. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTIN...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Paterson RL,Galley HF,Dhillon JK,Webster NR

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute renal failure is a complication in critically ill patients that has been associated with an excess risk of hospital mortality. Whether this reflects the severity of the disease or whether acute renal failure is an independent risk factor is unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze severity of illn...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Metnitz PG,Krenn CG,Steltzer H,Lang T,Ploder J,Lenz K,Le Gall JR,Druml W

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare intraosseous with central venous blood samples for biochemical analyses and hemoglobin levels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and during cardiopulmonary resuscitation with infusion of sodium bicarbonate, epinephrine, and saline boluses through the intraosseous site. DESIGN:Prospective, ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Johnson L,Kissoon N,Fiallos M,Abdelmoneim T,Murphy S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent components of abnormal pulmonary vascular tone in canine oleic acid lung injury. DESIGN:Prospective, interventional study. SETTING:University laboratory. SUBJECTS:Twenty anesthetized mongrel dogs. INTERVENTIONS:Right heart catheterizati...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kafi SA,Scillia P,Mélot C,Gevenois PA,Pagnamenta A,Naeije R

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the optimal rewarming rate following therapeutic hypothermia in a rate model of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Both clinical and laboratory studies have demonstrated that mild therapeutic hypothermia following cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves myocardial and neurologic outcomes of cardiac ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lu X,Ma L,Sun S,Xu J,Zhu C,Tang W

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the impact of staged implementation of full versus partial ABCDE bundle on mechanical ventilation duration, ICU and hospital lengths of stay, and cost. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Two medical ICUs within Montefiore Healthcare Center (Bronx, NY). PATIENTS:One thousand eight hundred ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hsieh SJ,Otusanya O,Gershengorn HB,Hope AA,Dayton C,Levi D,Garcia M,Prince D,Mills M,Fein D,Colman S,Gong MN

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid concentrations of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), two potent growth factors for alveolar type II epithelial cells, in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:An adult tra...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Stern JB,Fierobe L,Paugam C,Rolland C,Dehoux M,Petiet A,Dombret MC,Mantz J,Aubier M,Crestani B

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of systemic corticosteroids in pathophysiology and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome is controversial. Use of prehospital systemic corticosteroid therapy may prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and improve hospital outcomes. DESIGN:This is a preplanned retro...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Karnatovskaia LV,Lee AS,Gajic O,Festic E,U.S. Critical Illness and Injury Trials Group: Lung Injury Prevention Study Investigators (USCIITG–LIPS).

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right ventricular size and contractility were evaluated using two-dimensional echocardiography during the first days of respiratory support in 23 patients requiring mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure. Nine patients had normal echocardiographic right ventricular function, and nine other patients had a...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Jardin F,Gueret P,Dubourg O,Farcot JC,Margairaz A,Bourdarias JP

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the physiology and pharmacokinetics of a novel hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier of bovine origin. DESIGN:Randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study. SETTING:The Upjohn Research Clinics (Kalamazoo, MI). SUBJECTS:Normal healthy adult men between the ages of 18 and 45 yrs. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hughes GS Jr,Antal EJ,Locker PK,Francom SF,Adams WJ,Jacobs EE Jr

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between aminoglycoside disposition kinetics and hemodynamic response to sepsis, as well as vital support therapy, in critically ill patients with sepsis. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of critically ill patients with sepsis undergoing physiologic and aminoglycoside pharmacokinetic m...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lugo G,Castañeda-Hernández G

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether high rates of ineffective triggering within the first 24 hrs of mechanical ventilation (MV) are associated with longer MV duration and shorter ventilator-free survival (VFS). DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Medical intensive care unit (ICU) at an academic medical center. PATI...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： de Wit M,Miller KB,Green DA,Ostman HE,Gennings C,Epstein SK

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypotheses that, for uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock (UHS) in rats, mild hypothermia, compared with normothermia, would increase long-term survival as well as moderate hypothermia, oxygen breathing would increase survival further, and hypothermia and oxygen would mitigate visceral ischemia (dysoxia...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Takasu A,Stezoski SW,Stezoski J,Safar P,Tisherman SA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute lung injury results in acute respiratory distress syndrome. There is no standard therapy for acute respiratory distress syndrome but supportive care. Stem cells offer a new therapeutic potential for tissue regeneration as a result of their self-renewal, multipotency, and paracrine capabilities. The obje...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Chien MH,Bien MY,Ku CC,Chang YC,Pao HY,Yang YL,Hsiao M,Chen CL,Ho JH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Secretoneurin is associated with cardiomyocyte Ca handling and improves risk prediction in patients with acute myocardial dysfunction. Whether secretoneurin improves risk assessment on top of established cardiac biomarkers and European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II in patients undergoing ca...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brynildsen J,Petäjä L,Myhre PL,Lyngbakken MN,Nygård S,Stridsberg M,Christensen G,Ottesen AH,Pettilä V,Omland T,Røsjø H

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Phenylephrine is often used for management of cerebral perfusion pressure after traumatic brain injury, but can have undesirable actions. Few studies have evaluated alternatives. The hypothesis was that arginine vasopressin was as effective as phenylephrine for maintaining tissue oxygenation during cerebral p...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Dudkiewicz M,Proctor KG

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate glycemic dynamics and its relation with mortality in critically ill patients. We searched for differences in complexity of the glycemic profile between survivors and nonsurvivors in patients admitted to a multidisciplinary intensive care unit. DESIGN:Prospective, observational study, convenien...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lundelin K,Vigil L,Bua S,Gomez-Mestre I,Honrubia T,Varela M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although pentoxifylline produces various beneficial effects following adverse circulatory conditions, it is not known whether this agent has any effects on gut lipid metabolism after trauma-hemorrhage and resuscitation. The aim of this study, therefore, was to determine whether or not administration of pento...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Wang W,Wang P,Chaudry IH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the effects of dobutamine and norepinephrine on the global cardiovascular response and on the relationship between oxygen uptake (VO2) and oxygen delivery (DO2) during an acute reduction in blood flow associated with tamponade. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled acute intervention study. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zhang H,Spapen H,Vincent JL

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Head-to-head comparison of the success rate of jejunal placement of a new electromagnetically visualized jejunal tube with that of the endoscopic technique in critically ill patients. DESIGN:: Prospective, randomized clinical trial. SETTING:Two intensive care units at a university hospital. PATIENTS:: A to...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Holzinger U,Brunner R,Miehsler W,Herkner H,Kitzberger R,Fuhrmann V,Metnitz PG,Kamolz LP,Madl C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide an overview of key elements of the Affordable Care Act. To evaluate ways in which the Affordable Care Act will likely impact the practice of critical care medicine. To describe strategies that may help health systems and providers effectively adapt to changes brought about by the Affordable Care A...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Dogra AP,Dorman T

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:One in five Americans dies following treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU), and evidence indicates the need to improve end-of-life care for ICU patients. We conducted this study to elicit the views and experiences of ICU directors regarding barriers to optimal end-of-life care and to identify the type, av...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Nelson JE,Angus DC,Weissfeld LA,Puntillo KA,Danis M,Deal D,Levy MM,Cook DJ,Critical Care Peer Workgroup of the Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care Project.

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of treatment with murine recombinant interleukin-1 beta on inflammatory infiltrate and tissue damage after experimental endotoxic challenge. DESIGN:Randomized, controlled study. SETTING:Experimental Unit, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital. SUBJECTS:Seventy-two female CBA/H mic...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Téllez-Gil L,Mansilla-Roselló A,Collado-Torres A,Villar-del-Moral J,Garrote-Lara D,Villegas-Herrera T,Alvarez-Martín MJ,Ferrón-Orihuela JA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intensive insulin therapy with tight glucose control is known to result in reduced morbidity and mortality in inflammation-related critical illness. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha induction in myocardial infarction may trigger inflammation and have detrimental effects on cardiomyocytes. This study was des...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Li J,Zhang H,Wu F,Nan Y,Ma H,Guo W,Wang H,Ren J,Das UN,Gao F

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the ICU, discussions between clinicians and surrogate decision makers are often accompanied by conflict about a patient's prognosis or care plan. Trust plays a role in limiting conflict, but little is known about the determinants of trust in the ICU. We sought to identify the dimensions of trust and clinic...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hutchison PJ,McLaughlin K,Corbridge T,Michelson KN,Emanuel L,Sporn PH,Crowley-Matoka M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the course of gastric regional PCO2 (PrCO2) in patients with cardiogenic shock requiring intra-aortic balloon (IAB) counterpulsation and the prognostic value of PrCO2 in this patient population. DESIGN:A prospective, observational clinical study. SETTING:Medical intensive care unit in a university ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Janssens U,Graf J,Koch KC,vom Dahl J,Hanrath P

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one patients who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass for myocardial revascularization received postoperatively controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) or intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV), with or without positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). Functional residual capacity (FRC), right-to-left intrapulmona...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Downs JB,Mitchell LA

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00