Exhaled nitric oxide level decreases after cardiopulmonary bypass in adult patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the hypothesis that beta-1 adrenoreceptor blockade may be protective through the attenuation of sympathetic hyperactivity and catecholaminergic inflammatory effects on cardiac and hepatic function. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled study. SETTING:Animal laboratory in a university medical...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Ackland GL,Yao ST,Rudiger A,Dyson A,Stidwill R,Poputnikov D,Singer M,Gourine AV

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is used to stabilize severe cardiocirculatory and/or respiratory failure. However, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is associated with a coagulopathy characterized by thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications. This study aimed to characterize the pathomechanism of th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Granja T,Hohenstein K,Schüssel P,Fischer C,Prüfer T,Schibilsky D,Wendel HP,Jaschonek K,Serna-Higuita L,Schlensak C,Häberle H,Rosenberger P,Straub A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8-yr-old child suffered traumatic bilateral pneumothoraces and a ruptured right main bronchus. Surgical repair of the bronchus was postponed for 18 h after a definite diagnosis was established due to severe hypoxemia and hypercarbia. Only left endobronchial high-frequency ventilation with muscle relaxation correcte...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Pizov R,Shir Y,Eimerl D,Uretzky G,Milgalter E,Cotev S

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doppler ultrasound has been used extensively in assessing adequacy of circulation. We have found it to be convenient in the identification of blood flow, particularly in hypotensive states where percutaneous radial artery cannulation of the vessel is tedious and difficult to perform. The technique is simple, atraumati...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Nagabhushan S,Colella JJ Jr,Wagner R

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that PaCO2 levels generated during permissive hypercapnia may enhance arterial oxygenation, when ventilation is maintained. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Research laboratory in a hospital. SUBJECTS:One group of eight mongrel dogs (four male; four female). INTERVENTIONS:The dogs ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Torbati D,Mangino MJ,Garcia E,Estrada M,Totapally BR,Wolfsdorf J

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is limited evidence supporting the widespread use of α2 agonists (clonidine and dexmedetomidine) in pediatric critical care sedation. This study sought to test the association between the use of α2 agonists and enhanced sedation. DESIGN:A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted. Noninfe...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Hayden JC,Doherty DR,Dawkins I,Leacy FP,Healy M,Breatnach CV,Cousins G,Gallagher PJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We tested whether mild hypothermia impacts on circulatory and respiratory dysfunction during experimental endotoxemia. DESIGN:Randomized controlled prospective experimental study. SETTING:Large animal facility, Medical University of Graz, Austria. SUBJECTS:Thirteen anesthetized and mechanically ventilated ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Schwarzl M,Seiler S,Wallner M,von Lewinski D,Huber S,Maechler H,Steendijk P,Zelzer S,Truschnig-Wilders M,Obermayer-Pietsch B,Lueger A,Pieske BM,Post H

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A commercially available gas-chromatograph (Sentorr Gas Analyzer, Ohio Medical Products, Madison, WI) was tested, featuring continuous measurement of in vivo PaO2 and PaCO2 by means of a thin, heparin-coated catheter, inserted through an indwelling arterial line. Gas tensions are displayed every 4 min. The probes had ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Carlon GC,Kahn RC,Ray C Jr,Howland WS

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sepsis and acute lung injury continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide despite advances in our understanding of pathophysiology and the discovery of new management strategies. Recent investigations show that stem cells may be beneficial as prognostic biomarkers and novel therapeutic str...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Cribbs SK,Matthay MA,Martin GS

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the frequency with which quality of life and treatment limitation were discussed in formal family meetings for long-stay intensive care unit patients with high risk for mortality and morbidity. DESIGN:Descriptive observational study. SETTING:Five intensive care units. PATIENTS:One hundred sixtee...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Douglas SL,Daly BJ,Lipson AR

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among Gram-positive pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of death from nosocomial pneumonia. The bacterium developed progressive resistance to beta-lactams, and methicillin-resistant strains emerged in the 1980s. In consequence, vancomycin has become the drug of choice for treatment of this infection ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Bodi M,Ardanuy C,Rello J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cortisol clearance is reduced in sepsis and may contribute to the development of impaired adrenocortical function that is thought to contribute to the pathophysiology of critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency. We sought to assess adrenocortical function using computer-assisted numerical modelin...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Dorin RI,Qualls CR,Torpy DJ,Schrader RM,Urban FK 3rd

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sepsis is associated with a marked depression of cellular immune function. The steroid hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is proposed to have immunoenhancing activities. We, therefore, investigated the effect of DHEA on the mortality rate and cellular immune functions in an experimental model of sepsis. D...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Oberbeck R,Dahlweid M,Koch R,van Griensven M,Emmendörfer A,Tscherne H,Pape HC

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pneumothorax is a frequent complication during mechanical ventilation. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a noninvasive tool that allows real-time imaging of regional ventilation. The purpose of this study was to 1) identify characteristic changes in the EIT signals associated with pneumothoraces; 2) d...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Costa EL,Chaves CN,Gomes S,Beraldo MA,Volpe MS,Tucci MR,Schettino IA,Bohm SH,Carvalho CR,Tanaka H,Lima RG,Amato MB

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Failure to detect clinical deterioration in the hospital is common and associated with poor patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of real-time risk stratification using the electronic Cardiac Arrest Risk Triage score, an electronic health r...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Kang MA,Churpek MM,Zadravecz FJ,Adhikari R,Twu NM,Edelson DP

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Liquid lung ventilation has been demonstrated to improve cardiorespiratory function after cardiopulmonary bypass. We hypothesized that liquid lung ventilation (LLV) would decrease the pulmonary inflammatory response after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, experimental, controlled,...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Williams EA,Welty SE,Geske RS,Hubble CL,Craig DM,Quick G,Meliones JN,Cheifetz IM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test whether hospital-based physicians made different intensive care unit and life-sustaining treatment decisions for otherwise identical black and white patients with end-stage cancer and life-threatening hypoxia. DESIGN:We conducted a randomized trial of the relationship between patient race and physic...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Barnato AE,Mohan D,Downs J,Bryce CL,Angus DC,Arnold RM

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:Clonidine may be a source of serious toxicity when ingested by toddlers. We describe 11 cases of clonidine ingestion by toddlers (mean dose 0.15 mg/kg; range 0.01 to 0.57). The source of the clonidine was a grand-parent in six of 11 cases. Symptoms included altered level of consciousness (n = 11), miosis (n = 5), brad...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Fiser DH,Moss MM,Walker W

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Carbon monoxide (CO), an endogenous byproduct of heme metabolism, is produced at high levels in injured tissue via induction of heme-oxygenase-1 activity, where it contributes to the modulation of proinflammatory processes. Alone, CO has potent anti-inflammatory effects in models of acute and chronic inflamma...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Moore BA,Overhaus M,Whitcomb J,Ifedigbo E,Choi AM,Otterbein LE,Bauer AJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the relation between nitrite, nitrate, nitrotyrosine, and nitrosothiols as NO indices in human septic shock. DESIGN:A prospective clinical study. SETTING:Intensive care units in a university hospital and a central county hospital. PATIENTS:Sixteen patients admitted for septic shock. Nine healthy ...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Strand OA,Leone A,Giercksky KE,Kirkebøen KA

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：:During the treatment of 26 shocked patients, measurements were made of the central blood to peripheral skin temperature gradient. No significant correlation was found between this gradient and cardiac index (CI), or systemic vascular resistance (SVR) or its index (SVRI). There was no significant correlation between th...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Woods I,Wilkins RG,Edwards JD,Martin PD,Faragher EB

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evaluate clinicians' sentiments about participating in cardiac arrest resuscitations and identify factors associated with confidence in resuscitation of cardiac arrest. DESIGN:Electronic survey. SETTING:Twenty-one hospitals in Utah and Idaho. SUBJECTS:All attending physicians, residents, and nurses in a m...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Peltan ID,Poll J,Sorensen J,Guidry D,Chandler M,Beninati W,Brown SM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND METHODS:The purpose of this study was twofold: the development of a chronic model of leukocyte-mediated pulmonary injury and the evaluation of the protective effects of methylprednisolone. Rabbits were inoculated ip with zymosan. Blood gases and circulating leukocytes were evaluated. Survivors were kille...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Chiara O,Giomarelli PP,Borrelli E,Casini A,Segala M,Grossi A

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Position of the CVP port on a flow-directed balloon-tip pulmonary arterial catheter affects the accuracy of both thermodilution cardiac output determinations and CVP measurements. Systemic allometry (the study of the growth of a part in relation to the total organism) has been used to determine an easily measured inde...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Borland LM

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine risk factors for nosocomial pneumonia in critically ill trauma patients. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:The trauma intensive care unit (ICU) of a 1500-bed tertiary-care hospital. PATIENTS:All critically ill trauma patients (n = 103) admitted consecutively between November 1995 and Oc...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Tejada Artigas A,Bello Dronda S,Chacón Vallés E,Muñoz Marco J,Villuendas Usón MC,Figueras P,Suarez FJ,Hernández A

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Isoflurane, a volatile anesthetic agent, has been recognized for its potential neuroprotective properties and has antiapoptotic effects. We examined whether isoflurane posttreatment is protective against early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage and determined whether this effect needs sphingosine-rela...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Altay O,Hasegawa Y,Sherchan P,Suzuki H,Khatibi NH,Tang J,Zhang JH

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the development of triage and bypass protocols, many different scoring systems and triage criteria are being used. Our purpose was to evaluate the Revised Trauma Index (RTI) as a triage tool for both its severity prediction ability and triage accuracy. A total of 2,340 trauma admissions were evaluated using the RTI...

journal_title：Critical care medicine

authors： Smith JS Jr,Bartholomew MJ

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00