Bulk diffusion apnea test in the diagnosis of brain death.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the epidemiology, style of management, and outcome of intensive care patients with acute renal failure requiring replacement therapy in Australia. DESIGN:Prospective epidemiologic study. SETTING:Australian adult intensive care units providing acute renal replacement therapy. PATIENTS:Adult intensi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Silvester W,Bellomo R,Cole L

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our understanding of the acute respiratory distress syndrome in children is limited, and literature is dominated by investigations in adult patients. Recent preclinical studies suggest that the susceptibility to and severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome in children could differ from that in adults....

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schouten LR,Veltkamp F,Bos AP,van Woensel JB,Serpa Neto A,Schultz MJ,Wösten-van Asperen RM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate partial occlusion in patients with pulmonary hypertension with regard to a) the degree to which it leads to overestimation of pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (Ppao) and b) identification of factors that could enhance its recognition. DESIGN:Observational descriptive study. SETTING:Medical in...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Leatherman JW,Shapiro RS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the value of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 as a biomarker of infection in patients with neutropenic fever comparing with procalcitonin and C-reactive protein. DESIGN:Prospective, comparative, single-center study. SETTING:Hematology ward at a university hospital. SUBJECT...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Lin CH,Yao M,Hsu SC,Ho CC,Lin MT,Lin CA,Hu FC,Yu CJ,Tien HF

更新日期：2011-05-01 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 describe critical illnesses that occur commonly in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. METHODS:We reviewed and summarized the literature on critical illness in HIV infection using a computerized MEDLINE search. SUMMARY:In the last 10 yrs, our perception of HIV infection and acquir...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rosen MJ,Narasimhan M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the efficacy of iontophoretic delivery of calcium to experimental hydrofluoric acid burns. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled study. SETTING:Institutional laboratory. SUBJECTS:Male nude rats. INTERVENTIONS:For the in vitro experiment, a full-thickness skin from the back was set in a vertical flow-t...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Yamashita M,Yamashita M,Suzuki M,Hirai H,Kajigaya H

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinical applications of inhaled nitric oxide (NO) therapy resulted in the development of delivery systems and monitoring devices applicable to routine clinical care. This article presents the various components necessary for an adequate clinical use of inhaled NO, and discusses the NO gas mixture cylinders,...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Francoe M,Troncy E,Blaise G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, noninvasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen are alternative strategies to conventional oxygen therapy. Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed in these patients with a risk of delay, and early predictors of failure may help clinicians ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Frat JP,Ragot S,Coudroy R,Constantin JM,Girault C,Prat G,Boulain T,Demoule A,Ricard JD,Razazi K,Lascarrou JB,Devaquet J,Mira JP,Argaud L,Chakarian JC,Fartoukh M,Nseir S,Mercat A,Brochard L,Robert R,Thille AW,REV

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that the lectin-like domain of tumor necrosis factor, mimicked by the TIP peptide, can improve lung function after unilateral orthotopic lung isotransplantation. Because of a lack of a specific treatment for ischemia reperfusion-mediated lung injury, accompanied by a disrupted barrier i...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hamacher J,Stammberger U,Roux J,Kumar S,Yang G,Xiong C,Schmid RA,Fakin RM,Chakraborty T,Hossain HM,Pittet JF,Wendel A,Black SM,Lucas R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) with PEEP on the release of alpha-atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) was investigated in both humans and an experimental model. In the human study, systemic artery blood samples from 22 critically ill patients were analyzed for ANP. Seventeen of these patients received P...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Teba L,Dedhia HV,Schiebel FG,Blehschmidt NG,Lindner WJ

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute renal tubular injury is a serious complication in the postoperative period, which is associated with high mortality and increased ICU stay. We aimed to demonstrate the protective effect of rhEPO against acute tubular injury induced by ischemia-reperfusion and to explore the mechanism of canonical transi...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Shen S,Jin Y,Li W,Liu X,Zhang T,Xia W,Wang Y,Ma K

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether partial liquid ventilation (PLV) affects the risk of nosocomial pneumonia. STUDY DESIGN:To assess in vitro bacterial adhesion and viability after liquid perfluorocarbon exposure and to assess bacterial recovery after partial liquid ventilation in vivo in rabbits. SETTING:University anim...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Sajan I,Scannapieco FA,Fuhrman BP,Steinhorn DM

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND METHODS:Twelve adult male albino rabbits were assigned alternately to normotensive and hypotensive groups to assess the effect of hypovolemic shock on spontaneous correction of dilutional coagulopathy. All animals underwent dilutional exchange transfusion with 200 mL of rabbit RBCs and 5% human albumin. ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hewson JR,Prodger D,Roberts RS,Davis C,Fuller HD,Gregor P,Thomas EJ,Shragge BW,Russett J,Neame PB

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine how many multicenter, randomized controlled trials have been published that assess mortality as a primary outcome in the adult intensive care unit population, and to evaluate their methodologic quality. DATA SOURCE:A sensitive search strategy for randomized controlled trials was conducted in th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ospina-Tascón GA,Büchele GL,Vincent JL

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to: 1) describe a newly mechanism of blood flow to the brain during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using the impedance threshold device in a piglet model of cardiac arrest, and 2) describe the survival benefits in humans of applying all of the highly recommended changes in the 2005...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Aufderheide TP,Alexander C,Lick C,Myers B,Romig L,Vartanian L,Stothert J,McKnite S,Matsuura T,Yannopoulos D,Lurie K

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lung CT is the reference imaging technique for acute respiratory distress syndrome, but requires transportation outside the intensive care and x-ray exposure. Lung ultrasound is a promising, inexpensive, radiation-free, tool for bedside imaging. Aim of the present study was to compare the global and regional...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Chiumello D,Umbrello M,Sferrazza Papa GF,Angileri A,Gurgitano M,Formenti P,Coppola S,Froio S,Cammaroto A,Carrafiello G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between symptomatic central venous line-related deep venous thrombosis and a mortality-adjusted measure of duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill children with central venous lines. DESIGN:Retrospective matched cohort study. SETTING:Eleven pediatric intensive care ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Faustino EV,Lawson KA,Northrup V,Higgerson RA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High frequency positive pressure ventilation (HFPPV) was compared with normal frequency positive pressure ventilation (NFPPV) during diagnostic fiberoptic-bronchoscopy. HFPPV was achieved by a simple modification of the Minivent, and gave satisfactory alveolar ventilation and oxygenation. In all 11 patients and over p...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Flatau E,Lewinsohn G,Konichezky S,Lev A,Barzilay E

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia of the intestines damages the permeability of the intestinal wall, allowing lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (endotoxin) to leak from the gut lumen into the blood circulation, causing shock and death. We measured LPS levels associated with corticosteroid treatment vs. no treatment in cats whose superior mesenteric ar...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Gaffin SL,Gathiram P,Wells MT,Brock-Utne JG

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk factors for development of severe hypoglycemia (defined as glucose <40 mg/dL) in critically ill patients and define the outcomes of this complication. DESIGN:Retrospective database review, including a case-control analysis that matched each patient with severe hypoglycemia with three co...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Krinsley JS,Grover A

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracies of the respiratory rate/tidal volume ratio (rate/volume ratio), minute volume, and negative inspired force in predicting weaning outcome in postoperative mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN:A prospective, observational study. SETTING:Surgical intensive care unit of a 270-bed ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Jacob B,Chatila W,Manthous CA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine whether anandamide, an endogenous cannabinoid receptor ligand, is involved in the pathogenesis of septic encephalopathy. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled study. SUBJECTS:Male Wistar rats (7 wks old) were randomly divided into four groups as follows: group 1, control (...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kadoi Y,Hinohara H,Kunimoto F,Saito S,Goto F

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The heart rate variability (HRV) of 82 patients exhibiting sinus rhythm and admitted for possible myocardial infarction (MI) was evaluated. Using a simple information entropy measure to quantify the HRV, patients subsequently diagnosed with MI or experiencing significant dysrhythmia (n = 35) exhibited less entropy (0....

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Zbilut JP,Lawson L

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present trend in managed care has meant downsizing expectations concerning the availability of support for resuscitation research. This trend applies to funding possibilities from industry, governmental agencies, and nongovernmental agencies (Table 1). There will be increasing barriers to making innovations. Truth...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Thompson WL,Bellamy R,Cummins RO,Delooz HH,Dick W,Kochanek PM,Ornato JP,Ricci EM,Weil MH,Winter PM

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To discuss the theoretical relationship of mean alveolar pressure to its most easily measured analog, the mean airway pressure, and to describe the key determinants, measurement considerations, and clinical implications of this index. DATA SOURCES:Relevant articles from the medical and physiologic literature,...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Marini JJ,Ravenscraft SA

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several studies report calcium mishandling, sarcomere disarray, and caspase activation during heart failure. Although active caspases have been shown to cleave myofibrillar proteins, little is known regarding their effects on calcium handling proteins. Therefore, we aimed to explore how endotoxin-induced casp...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Neviere R,Hassoun SM,Decoster B,Bouazza Y,Montaigne D,Maréchal X,Marciniak C,Marchetti P,Lancel S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard techniques for measuring pulmonary resistance (RP) to gas flow in newborn infants yield results that are widely dispersed and difficult to interpret. The purpose of this study is to describe and evaluate a new improved method for determining RP which utilizes a sinusoidal pressure wave generator. Measurements...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Richardson P,Carlstrom JR

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium's multidimensional approach on the reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients hospitalized in intensive care units. DESIGN:A prospective active surveillance before-after study. The stud...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Rosenthal VD,Rodrigues C,Álvarez-Moreno C,Madani N,Mitrev Z,Ye G,Salomao R,Ulger F,Guanche-Garcell H,Kanj SS,Cuéllar LE,Higuera F,Mapp T,Fernández-Hidalgo R,INICC members.

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00