Hypotension and hypovolemia during hemodialysis: is the usual suspect innocent?

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：:Muscle weakness is highly prevalent during acute critical illness, with the poor exercise performance that occurs after critical illness being recognized as a consequence of skeletal muscles weakness. Advanced techniques to measure peripheral muscle strength are available, but they have limited use in the clinical set...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Puthucheary Z,Hart N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable progress has been made in the past few years in the development of therapeutic interventions that can reduce mortality in sepsis. However, encouraging physicians to put the results of new studies into practice is not always simple. A roundtable was thus convened to provide guidance for clinicians on the i...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Vincent JL,Abraham E,Annane D,Bernard G,Rivers E,Van den Berghe G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The FloTrac/Vigileo (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA) allows pulse pressure-derived cardiac output measurement without external calibration. Software modifications were performed in order to eliminate initially observed deficits. The aim of this study was to assess changes in cardiac output determine...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Senn A,Button D,Zollinger A,Hofer CK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Curricular content is often based on the personal opinions of a small number of individuals. Although convenient, such curricula may not meet the needs of the target learner, the program or the institution. Using an objective method to ensure content validity of a curriculum can alleviate this issue. METH...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Peets AD,McLaughlin K,Lockyer J,Donnon T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) at intensive care (ICU) admission is around 25 to 40%. Blood losses are important during ICU stay, leading to iron losses, but prevalence of ID at ICU discharge is unknown. ID has been associated with fatigue and muscular weakness, and may thus impair post-ICU rehabilitat...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lasocki S,Chudeau N,Papet T,Tartiere D,Roquilly A,Carlier L,Mimoz O,Seguin P,Malledant Y,Asehnoune K,Hamel JF,AtlanREA group.

更新日期：2014-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) often receive sedation for prolonged periods. In order to better understand the impact of sub-optimal sedation practice on outcomes, we performed a systematic review, including observational studies and controlled trials which were conducted in sedated patients in th...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jackson DL,Proudfoot CW,Cann KF,Walsh T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Little is known about mortality rates following general surgical procedures in the United Kingdom. Deaths are most common in the 'high-risk' surgical population consisting mainly of older patients, with coexisting medical disease, who undergo major surgery. Only limited data are presently available to desc...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pearse RM,Harrison DA,James P,Watson D,Hinds C,Rhodes A,Grounds RM,Bennett ED

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many patients experience 'relocation stress' when they are transferred from an intensive care unit (ICU) to step-down (high dependency) or general ward care, and much has been written about the psychological causes. This qualitative analysis of in-depth, narrative interviews with former ICU patients explor...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Field K,Prinjha S,Rowan K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Protocols for the delivery of analgesia, sedation and delirium care of the critically ill, mechanically ventilated patient have been shown to improve outcomes but are not uniformly used. The extent to which elements of analgesia, sedation and delirium guidelines are incorporated into order sets at hospital...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Dale CR,Hayden SJ,Treggiari MM,Curtis JR,Seymour CW,Yanez ND 3rd,Fan VS

更新日期：2012-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Control of blood glucose (BG) in critically ill patients is considered important, but is difficult to achieve, and often associated with increased risk of hypoglycemia. We examined the use of a computerized insulin dosing algorithm to manage hyperglycemia with particular attention to frequency and conditio...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Juneja R,Roudebush CP,Nasraway SA,Golas AA,Jacobi J,Carroll J,Nelson D,Abad VJ,Flanders SJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Passive leg raising (PLR) is a simple reversible maneuver that mimics rapid fluid loading and increases cardiac preload. The effects of this endogenous volume expansion on stroke volume enable the testing of fluid responsiveness with accuracy in spontaneously breathing patients. However, this maneuver requ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Biais M,Vidil L,Sarrabay P,Cottenceau V,Revel P,Sztark F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects a large proportion of the critically ill and is associated with worse patient outcomes. Early identification of AKI can lead to earlier initiation of supportive therapy and better management. In this study, we evaluate the impact of computerized AKI decision support tool int...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bourdeaux C,Ghosh E,Atallah L,Palanisamy K,Patel P,Thomas M,Gould T,Warburton J,Rivers J,Hadfield J

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Determine the effectiveness of decontamination, and perform thorough dry or wet decontamination, depending on the circumstances. Always remain cognizant of the fact that, even after decontamination has been completed, contamination may not have been completely eliminated. Perform periodic monitoring to determine wheth...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Okumura S,Okumura T,Ishimatsu S,Miura K,Maekawa H,Naito T

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality, both of which contribute substantially to healthcare costs. The effects of early administration of appropriate antimicrobials on the prognosis and timing of defervescence of bacteremic patients remain under debate. METHODS:In a 6-year ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lee CC,Lee CH,Yang CY,Hsieh CC,Tang HJ,Ko WC

更新日期：2019-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing interest in the timely administration of concentrated sources of fibrinogen to patients with major traumatic bleeding. Following evaluation of early cryoprecipitate in the CRYOSTAT 1 trial, we explored the use of fibrinogen concentrate, which may have advantages of more rapid administrati...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Curry N,Foley C,Wong H,Mora A,Curnow E,Zarankaite A,Hodge R,Hopkins V,Deary A,Ray J,Moss P,Reed MJ,Kellett S,Davenport R,Stanworth S

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In hospitalised patients, anaemia increases the risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI). Our aim was to determine whether anaemia also has an impact on the risk of progression from early AKI to more severe AKI in critically ill patients. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed the data of patients admitted...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Powell-Tuck J,Crichton S,Raimundo M,Camporota L,Wyncoll D,Ostermann M

更新日期：2016-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The properties of semi-elemental enteral nutrition might theoretically improve gastrointestinal tolerance in brain-injured patients, known to suffer gastroparesis. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerance of a semi-elemental versus a polymeric formula for enteral nutrition (EN) in ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Carteron L,Samain E,Winiszewski H,Blasco G,Balon AS,Gilli C,Piton G,Capellier G,Pili-Floury S,Besch G

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The interdependence between endotoxemia, gram negative (GN) bacteremia and mortality has been extensively studied. Underlying patient risk and GN bacteremia types are possible confounders of the relationship. METHODS:Published studies with ≥ 10 patients in either ICU or non-ICU settings, endotoxemia detec...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hurley JC,Guidet B,Offenstadt G,Maury E

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on intensive care is heavy, but newer modalities of treatment are now available to improve outcomes. Cardiac-based research continues to generate new drugs and tests to better outcome and aid in early diagnosis. And how do various intensive care interventions compare...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bandarupalli UM,Williams GD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is an increasingly adopted life-saving mechanical circulatory support for a number of potentially reversible or treatable cardiac diseases. It is also started as a bridge-to-transplantation/ventricular assist device in the case of unrecoverable cardiac or ca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bonicolini E,Martucci G,Simons J,Raffa GM,Spina C,Coco VL,Arcadipane A,Pilato M,Lorusso R

更新日期：2019-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coagulation can be visualised using whole blood coagulation analyses such as thromboelastometry and platelet aggregation tests; however, the role of temperature in the analyses is ambiguous. The aim was to examine whether temperature influences the whole blood coagulation tests. METHODS:We included 40 patie...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jeppesen AN,Kirkegaard H,Ilkjær S,Hvas AM

更新日期：2016-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Serum concentrations of adhesion molecules may be connected to the pathogenesis of secondary brain injury after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study posits the hypothesis that levels of adhesion molecules substantially increase after ICH and are decreased thereafter, and that they can pre...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wang HC,Lin WC,Lin YJ,Rau CS,Lee TH,Chang WN,Tsai NW,Cheng BC,Kung CT,Lu CH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction. Sepsis-induced liver injury is recognized as a powerful independent predictor of mortality in the intensive care unit. During systemic infections, the liver regulates immune defenses via bacterial clea...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Sun J,Zhang J,Wang X,Ji F,Ronco C,Tian J,Yin Y

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The early aggressive management of the acute coagulopathy of trauma may improve survival in the trauma population. However, the timely identification of lethal exsanguination remains challenging. This study validated six scoring systems and algorithms to stratify patients for the risk of massive transfusio...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Brockamp T,Nienaber U,Mutschler M,Wafaisade A,Peiniger S,Lefering R,Bouillon B,Maegele M,TraumaRegister DGU.

更新日期：2012-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:ICU delirium is associated with poor patient outcome. Risk factor stratification is essential to the understanding, prevention and treatment of this disorder. Alcohol consumption, smoking and prior cognitive impairment appear strongly correlated with delirium risk. Several potentially modifiable associations deserve p...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Skrobik Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The histopathology of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients remains an understudied area. Previous studies have identified that acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is not the only driver of sepsis-AKI. The focus of this study was to identify additional candidate processes that may driv...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Aslan A,van den Heuvel MC,Stegeman CA,Popa ER,Leliveld AM,Molema G,Zijlstra JG,Moser J,van Meurs M

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We report a case of twin toddlers who both suffered near drowning but with different post-trauma treatment and course, and different neurological outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS:Two twin toddlers (a boy and girl, aged 2 years and 3 months) suffered hypothermic near drowning with protracted cardiac arrest an...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hein OV,Triltsch A,von Buch C,Kox WJ,Spies C

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tight glucose control therapy (TGC) has been implemented to control hyperglycemia in ICU patients. TGC may also influence serum potassium concentrations. We therefore investigated the influence of TGC on both serum glucose and serum potassium concentrations and associated mortality. METHOD:We performed a ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Uijtendaal EV,Zwart-van Rijkom JE,de Lange DW,Lalmohamed A,van Solinge WW,Egberts TC

更新日期：2015-06-22 00:00:00