Noninvasive ventilation in patients with acute hypercapnic exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who refused endotracheal intubation.

abstract：:Foreign-body aspiration in adults is usually associated with asphyxiation after aspiration of food particles. The present report documents a case of foreign-body aspiration that resulted from poor tracheostomy care in an alcoholic patient, and caused fulminant pneumonitis. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Brischetto MJ,Malouf J,Taylor RW

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Preclinical studies reveal the neuroprotective properties of xenon, especially when combined with hypothermia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and cardiac safety of inhaled xenon treatment combined with therapeutic hypothermia in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. DESIGN:A...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Arola OJ,Laitio RM,Roine RO,Grönlund J,Saraste A,Pietilä M,Airaksinen J,Perttilä J,Scheinin H,Olkkola KT,Maze M,Laitio TT

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess hemodynamic, tissue oxygenation, and tissue perfusion changes by comparing traditional therapy (fluid resuscitation followed by vasopressor treatment) and alternative therapy (early vasopressor treatment) in a hyperkinetic and sedated model of endotoxic shock. DESIGN:Prospective controlled experime...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sennoun N,Montemont C,Gibot S,Lacolley P,Levy B

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucus plugging of a large airway resulted in the formation of a check-valve mechanism and pulmonary hyperinflation, rather than atelectasis. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was both diagnostic and curative. The physician should be aware that mucus plugging may have unusual presentations and may mimic other clinical entities. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rubin EM,Baier H

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pulmonary edema is a serious condition following brain injury of diverse etiologies, including large hemispheric infarctions. We have previously shown that treatment with hypertonic saline attenuates cerebral edema associated with experimental ischemic stroke. In a well-characterized animal model of large isc...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Toung TJ,Chang Y,Lin J,Bhardwaj A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer program is presented which analyzes acid-base and respiratory variables. This program's advantages include limited data input, hand-held portability, error identification, and succinct analysis statements. It is a useful adjunct to daily care of the critically ill. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lynn LA,Sunderrajan EV

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that hyperbaric oxygen therapy ameliorates delayed cognitive impairment after acute carbon monoxide poisoning by promoting neurogenesis through upregulating the brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the hippocampus. DESIGN:Laboratory animal experiments. SETTING:University/Medical cente...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Liu WC,Yang SN,Wu CW,Chen LW,Chan JY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that therapeutic hypercapnia enhances the proinflammatory responses to endotoxemia in the lung and spleen of rats. DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. SETTINGS:Hospital research institute. SUBJECTS:Forty-eight adult male rats. INTERVENTIONS:Rats were randomly assigned for a 24-hr p...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Norozian FM,Leoncio M,Torbati D,Meyer K,Raszynski A,Totapally BR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of glycosylated recombinant human tumor necrosis factor binding protein-1 (r-hTNF binding protein-1), the extracellular domain of the tumor necrosis factor receptor p55 produced in mammalian cells, in a rabbit model of circulatory shock due to Escherichia coli. DESIGN:Prospective, rando...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Porat R,Paddock HN,Schwaitzberg SD,Connolly RJ,Wilkens T,Dasch JR,Gascon MP,Hutchison JS,Ythier A,Wallach D

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the ability of central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide pressure difference, central venous oxygen saturation, and the combination of these two parameters to detect extubation failure in critically ill patients. DESIGN:Multicentric, prospective, observational study. SETTING:Three ICUs. PATIEN...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Mallat J,Baghdadi FA,Mohammad U,Lemyze M,Temime J,Tronchon L,Thevenin D,Fischer MO

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients requiring admission to an ICU may subsequently experience cognitive decline. Our objective was to investigate longitudinal cognitive trajectories in older adults hospitalized in ICUs. We hypothesized that individuals hospitalized for critical illness develop greater cognitive decline compared with t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schulte PJ,Warner DO,Martin DP,Deljou A,Mielke MM,Knopman DS,Petersen RC,Weingarten TN,Warner MA,Rabinstein AA,Hanson AC,Schroeder DR,Sprung J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of a newly appointed neurointensivist on neurosciences intensive care unit (NICU) patient outcomes and quality of care variables. DESIGN:Observational cohort with historical controls. SETTING:Ten-bed neurointensive care unit in tertiary university hospital. PATIENTS:Mortality, length...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Varelas PN,Conti MM,Spanaki MV,Potts E,Bradford D,Sunstrom C,Fedder W,Hacein Bey L,Jaradeh S,Gennarelli TA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The image of the physician as a therapist, as well as the general perception of the physician's role in society and in the life of patients and their families, has changed dramatically in past decades. In response, many conferences, editorials, and planning activities for medical and premedical curricula have been dev...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Detre K

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the difficulties associated with defining sepsis and its complications and to characterize the role of the proinflammatory cytokines in the development of human septic shock, adult respiratory distress syndrome, and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome. DATA SOURCES:Information presented at...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bone RC

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a meta-analytical definition of the discriminant power of Ranson's signs in the prediction of acute pancreatitis severity and outcome, and of their information content, also compared with clinical judgment. DATA SOURCES:Two hundred eleven studies since 1974, reporting any predictive system for a...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： De Bernardinis M,Violi V,Roncoroni L,Boselli AS,Giunta A,Peracchia A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An increased risk of postoperative infection (including pneumonia) attributable to the receipt of allogeneic blood transfusion has been investigated as a possible manifestation of transfusion-related immunomodulation (TRIM) in 16 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and approximately 40 observational studies....

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Vamvakas EC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fractional elimination rate of exogenous fat, and fat-mobilizing lipolysis in relation to plasma catecholamine (CA) levels were studied in seven ventilator-treated ICU patients. Blood levels of CA, triglycerides, cholesterol and free fatty acids (FFA) were also analyzed before and during constant infusion of a soy...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lindholm M,Eklund JO,Hamberger B,Järnberg PO

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop practice parameters for the evaluation of adult patients who develop a new fever in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the purpose of guiding clinical practice. PARTICIPANTS:A task force of 13 experts in disciplines related to critical care medicine, infectious diseases, and surgery was convened fr...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： O'Grady NP,Barie PS,Bartlett J,Bleck T,Garvey G,Jacobi J,Linden P,Maki DG,Nam M,Pasculle W,Pasquale MD,Tribett DL,Masur H

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gabexate mesilate is a synthetic protease inhibitor capable of inhibiting both coagulation and cytokine production by monocytes. To investigate whether gabexate mesilate is useful for the prevention of posttraumatic spinal cord injury, we examined its effect on compression trauma-induced spinal cord injury in...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Taoka Y,Okajima K,Uchiba M,Murakami K,Kushimoto S,Johno M,Naruo M,Okabe H,Takatsuki K

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine factors influencing rationing decisions in a surgical ICU during a temporary nursing shortage when two to six of the unit's 16 beds were closed. DESIGN:Blinded, concurrent data collection, retrospective chart review. SETTING:Surgical ICU. PATIENTS:All patients (n = 308) for whom a surgical ICU...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Marshall MF,Schwenzer KJ,Orsina M,Fletcher JC,Durbin CG Jr

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

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 evaluate the relationship between the acute inflammatory response after surgical trauma and changes in hepatic cytochrome P450 3A4 activity, compare changes in cytochrome P450 3A4 activity after procedures with varying degrees of surgical stress, and to explore the time course of any potential drug-cytokin...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Haas CE,Kaufman DC,Jones CE,Burstein AH,Reiss W

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Muscle weakness associated with critical illness can be due to the illness itself, immobilization associated with it, and/or to concomitant use of drugs that affect neuromuscular transmission. This study investigated the contribution of immobilization per se to the muscle dysfunction, as well as the associat...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ibebunjo C,Martyn JA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven dogs with electromagnetic flow probes implanted on their main (QT) and left (QL) pulmonary arteries, had catheters placed in their left atria and pulmonary artery, and were ventilated via Carlen's double-lumen endotracheal tubes. The effect of high-frequency oscillation (HFO) on the redistribution of pulmonary b...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hall SM,Strawn WB,Levitzky MG

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemoglobin (Hb) induces vasoconstriction by heme group binding nitric oxide in an irreversible fashion. Recent in vitro studies indicate that the thiol groups in Hb reversibly bind nitric oxide and participate in trans-nitrosylation reactions with other thiols. Sepsis is a pathophysiologic state characterize...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Tejedor C,Lorente JA,Delgado MA,Fernández-Segoviano P,De Paula M,Tobalina R,Alonso M,Moscoso A,Soto F,Blázquez J,Esteban A

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of a hydroxyethyl starch-deferoxamine conjugate on hepatic microcirculation in an isobaric, anesthetized rat model of hemorrhagic shock and asanguineous resuscitation. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled study. SETTING:Laboratory at a university hospital. SUBJECTS:Twenty-thr...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bauer M,Feucht K,Ziegenfuss T,Marzi I

更新日期：1995-02-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of, the risk factors associated with, and the outcome of tracheostomy in a heterogeneous population of mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN:Prospective, observational cohort study. SETTING:A total of 361 intensive care units from 12 countries. PATIENTS:A cohort of 5,081 patie...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Frutos-Vivar F,Esteban A,Apezteguía C,Anzueto A,Nightingale P,González M,Soto L,Rodrigo C,Raad J,David CM,Matamis D,D' Empaire G,International Mechanical Ventilation Study Group.

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of continuous infusion of methylene blue (MB), an inhibitor of the nitric oxide pathway, on hemodynamics and organ functions in human septic shock. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, pilot study. SETTING:Multidisciplinary intensive care unit of a university hospi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kirov MY,Evgenov OV,Evgenov NV,Egorina EM,Sovershaev MA,Sveinbjørnsson B,Nedashkovsky EV,Bjertnaes LJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the neonate's susceptibility to pulmonary hypertension (PHN) and his inefficiency in invoking the compensatory mechanisms often used by adults to maintain stable levels of O2 consumption (VO2) in the face of changes in O2 delivery (DO2) and metabolic demand, we have attempted to define the O2 handling capab...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hammerman C,Komar K,Abu-Khudair H,Olsen T

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00