Burn wound healing and treatment: review and advancements.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pre-existing atrial fibrillation (AF) may worsen prognosis in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:In a cohort study (2005-2011) including all patients with first-time ICU admissions in Denmark (n=57,110), we compared patients with and without pre-existing AF and estimated absolute ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Gamst J,Christiansen CF,Rasmussen BS,Rasmussen LH,Thomsen RW

更新日期：2015-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Data on prehospital and trauma-room fluid management of multiple trauma patients with pelvic disruptions are rarely reported. Present trauma algorithms recommend early hemorrhage control and massive fluid resuscitation. By matching the German Pelvic Injury Register (PIR) with the TraumaRegister DGU (TR) fo...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Burkhardt M,Nienaber U,Pizanis A,Maegele M,Culemann U,Bouillon B,Flohé S,Pohlemann T,Paffrath T,TraumaRegister DGU.,German Pelvic Injury Register of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie.

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microcirculatory perfusion disturbances are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Technological advancements made it possible to monitor sublingual microcirculatory perfusion over time. The goal of this review is to provide...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： den Os MM,van den Brom CE,van Leeuwen ALI,Dekker NAM

更新日期：2020-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: That thrombocytopenia results in increased mortality or transfusion requirements has not been confirmed by previous studies. We performed a case-control study in which 36 patients who developed severe thrombocytopenia of less than 50x109 platelets/l were carefully matched for the severity of underlying dis...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Stephan F,Montblanc Jd,Cheffi A,Bonnet F

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been increasing with greater incidence of injuries from traffic or sporting accidents. Although there are a number of animal models of TBI using progesterone for head injury, the effects of progesterone on neurologic outcome of acute TBI patients remain unclear. The ai...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Xiao G,Wei J,Yan W,Wang W,Lu Z

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2019. Other selected articles can be found online at https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/annualupdate2019 . Further information about the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is available...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Milford EM,Reade MC

更新日期：2019-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study examined the median survival, life expectancies, and cumulative incidence rate (CIR) of patients undergoing prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) stratified by different underlying diseases. METHODS:According to the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan, there were 8,906...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hung MC,Lu HM,Chen L,Hu FC,Chan SY,Yan YH,Fan PS,Lin MS,Chen CR,Kuo LC,Yu CJ,Wang JD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candidemia is an opportunistic infection associated with high morbidity and mortality in patients hospitalized both inside and outside intensive care units (ICUs). Identification of patients at risk is crucial to ensure prompt antifungal therapy. We sought to assess risk factors for candidemia and death, bot...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Poissy J,Damonti L,Bignon A,Khanna N,Von Kietzell M,Boggian K,Neofytos D,Vuotto F,Coiteux V,Artru F,Zimmerli S,Pagani JL,Calandra T,Sendid B,Poulain D,van Delden C,Lamoth F,Marchetti O,Bochud PY,FUNGINOS.,Allfun F

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a transmembrane receptor of the immunoglobulin superfamily, it plays pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of sepsis in several ways. Our previous study showed that rs1800625 (-429T/C) revealed a strong clinical relevance with sepsis morbidity rate and...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Zeng L,Du J,Gu W,Zhang AQ,Wang HY,Wen DL,Qiu L,Yang XT,Sun JH,Zhang M,Hao J,Jiang JX

更新日期：2015-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial pathogens possess an array of specific mechanisms that confer virulence and the capacity to avoid host defence mechanisms. Mechanisms of virulence are often mediated by the subversion of normal aspects of host biology. In this way the pathogen modifies host function so as to promote the pathogen's survival o...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Webb SA,Kahler CM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired microcirculatory perfusion and tissue oxygenation during critical illness are associated with adverse outcome. The aim of this study was to detect alterations in tissue oxygenation or microvascular reactivity and their ability to predict outcome in critically ill patients using thenar near-infrared ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Donati A,Damiani E,Domizi R,Scorcella C,Carsetti A,Tondi S,Monaldi V,Adrario E,Romano R,Pelaia P,Singer M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety of perioperative hyperoxia is currently unclear. Previous studies in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery suggest reduced myocardial damage when avoiding extreme perioperative hyperoxia (>400 mmHg). In this study we investigated whether an oxygenation strategy from moderate hyperoxia...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Smit B,Smulders YM,de Waard MC,Boer C,Vonk AB,Veerhoek D,Kamminga S,de Grooth HJ,García-Vallejo JJ,Musters RJ,Girbes AR,Oudemans-van Straaten HM,Spoelstra-de Man AM

更新日期：2016-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock are common conditions with high mortality. Their early diagnosis in the Emergency Department (ED) is one of the keys to improving survival. Procalcitonin (PCT) has been used as a biomarker in septic patients but has limited specificity and can be elevated in other sce...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ulla M,Pizzolato E,Lucchiari M,Loiacono M,Soardo F,Forno D,Morello F,Lupia E,Moiraghi C,Mengozzi G,Battista S

更新日期：2013-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:In this month's issue of Critical Care, Determann and colleagues report the results of a randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of mechanical ventilation (MV) with two tidal volumes (6 versus 10 ml/kg predicted body weight) on cytokine levels in lung lavage fluid and plasma as a surrogate for early identifi...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Villar J,Slutsky AS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the volume of gas being poorly ventilated or non-ventilated within the lungs of patients treated with mechanical ventilation and suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). METHODS:A prospective, descriptive study was performed of 25 sedated and paralysed...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Rylander C,Tylén U,Rossi-Norrlund R,Herrmann P,Quintel M,Bake B

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study was designed to (1) establish current sedation practice in UK critical care to inform evidence synthesis and potential future primary research and (2) to compare practice reported via a survey with actual practice assessed in a point prevalence study (PPS). METHODS:UK adult general critica...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Richards-Belle A,Canter RR,Power GS,Robinson EJ,Reschreiter H,Wunsch H,Harvey SE

更新日期：2016-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article we review recent advances made in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of inhalation injury. Historically, the diagnosis of inhalation injury has relied on nonspecific clinical exam findings and bronchoscopic evidence. The development of a grading system and the use of modalities such as chest...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Walker PF,Buehner MF,Wood LA,Boyer NL,Driscoll IR,Lundy JB,Cancio LC,Chung KK

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In sepsis, inflammation and thrombosis are both the cause and the result of interactions between circulating (for example, leukocytes and platelets), endothelial and smooth muscle cells. Microparticles are proinflammatory and procoagulant fragments originating from plasma membrane generated after cellular activation a...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Meziani F,Delabranche X,Asfar P,Toti F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of different static and dynamic measurements of preload to predict fluid responsiveness in patients with spontaneous respiratory movements. METHODS:The subjects were 21 critically ill patients with spontaneous breathing movements receiving mechanical ventil...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Heenen S,De Backer D,Vincent JL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An influenza pandemic threatens to be the most lethal public health crisis to confront the world. Physicians will have critical roles in diagnosis, containment and treatment of influenza, and their commitment to treat despite increased personal risks is essential for a successful public health response. The obligation...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Anantham D,McHugh W,O'Neill S,Forrow L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluid resuscitation is a cornerstone of intensive care unit patient care, but prediction of the cardiovascular response remains difficult, despite many efforts in clinical research. The concept of responders and nonresponders illustrates such a difficulty. Many techniques have been tested, from strictly non-invasive t...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Payen D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory tract obstruction due to a blood clot may result in life threatening ventilatory impairment. Ball valve blood clot obstructions of the airways are rare. A ball valve blood clot acts as a one-way valve, allowing (near) normal air entry into the airways, but (completely) blocking expiration. In a near fatal ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Dongelmans DA,Jonkers RE,Schultz MJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diaphragm dysfunction develops frequently in ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Both disuse atrophy (ventilator over-assist) and high respiratory muscle effort (ventilator under-assist) seem to be involved. A strong rationale exists to monitor diaphragm effort and titrate support to maintain resp...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jansen D,Jonkman AH,Roesthuis L,Gadgil S,van der Hoeven JG,Scheffer GJ,Girbes A,Doorduin J,Sinderby CS,Heunks LMA

更新日期：2018-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of sepsis-induced multiple organ failure may crucially depend on the development of mitochondrial dysfunction and consequent cellular energetic failure. According to this hypothesis, interventions aimed at preventing or reversing mitochondrial damage may have major clinical relevance, although the tim...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Protti A,Singer M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Between 1 and 31% of patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survive to discharge from hospital. International studies have shown that the level of care provided by the admitting hospital determines survival for patients suffering from OHCA. These data may only be partially transferable to...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wnent J,Seewald S,Heringlake M,Lemke H,Brauer K,Lefering R,Fischer M,Jantzen T,Bein B,Messelken M,Gräsner JT

更新日期：2012-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical ventilation associated lung injury (VALI) negatively impacts the outcomes of critically ill patients. Research during the past two decades has led to a better understanding of key physiologic mechanisms of injury, yet uncertainty over the topographical distribution of these mechanisms continues to fuel cont...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Oeckler RA,Hubmayr RD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a promising novel biomarker that correlates with the severity and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI). However, its prognostic utility during the late course of AKI, especially in patients that require renal replacement therapy (RRT) remains unknown. Th...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kümpers P,Hafer C,Lukasz A,Lichtinghagen R,Brand K,Fliser D,Faulhaber-Walter R,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) may damage the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal gland (HPA) axis and disturb cortisol metabolism. There are no available data that relates to the response of the HPA axis in the acute phase of SAH. We aimed to characterise the behavior of serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bendel S,Koivisto T,Ruokonen E,Rinne J,Romppanen J,Vauhkonen I,Kiviniemi V,Uusaro A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis results from a sequence of events that involve the systemic inflammatory response. Activated C has multiple anti-inflammatory activities and may attenuate the degree of pancreatic injury and systemic organ dysfunction when infused early in pancreatitis. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kirschenbaum L,Astiz M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a common complication of sepsis in mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, but the links between mechanical ventilation and MODS are unclear. Our goal was to determine whether a minimally injurious mechanical ventilation strat...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： O'Mahony DS,Liles WC,Altemeier WA,Dhanireddy S,Frevert CW,Liggitt D,Martin TR,Matute-Bello G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00