Association between kidney intracapsular pressure and ultrasound elastography.

abstract：:During the past 50 years, caring for the critically ill has become increasingly complex and the need for an intensivist has become more evident. Management by intensivists has become a quality indicator for many ICUs. Numerous small studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect of intensivists on outcomes in the cri...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Levy MM

更新日期：2013-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Providing supplemental amino acids to ICU patients during a 3-h period results in improved whole-body net protein balance, without an increase in amino acid oxidation. The primary objective was to investigate if a 24-h intravenous amino acid infusion in critically ill patients has a sustained effect on whole...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Sundström Rehal M,Liebau F,Tjäder I,Norberg Å,Rooyackers O,Wernerman J

更新日期：2017-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim in this study was to assess whether the new Glasgow Coma Scale, Age, and Systolic Blood Pressure (GAP) scoring system, which is a modification of the Mechanism, Glasgow Coma Scale, Age, and Arterial Pressure (MGAP) scoring system, better predicts in-hospital mortality and can be applied more easily...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kondo Y,Abe T,Kohshi K,Tokuda Y,Cook EF,Kukita I

更新日期：2011-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The main objective was to determine risk factors for presence of multidrug resistant bacteria (MDR) in postoperative peritonitis (PP) and optimal empirical antibiotic therapy (EA) among options proposed by Infectious Disease Society of America and the Surgical Infection Society guidelines. METHODS:One hun...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Augustin P,Kermarrec N,Muller-Serieys C,Lasocki S,Chosidow D,Marmuse JP,Valin N,Desmonts JM,Montravers P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty is a state of vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event and is strongly associated with adverse outcomes. Therefore, the assessment of frailty may be an essential part of evaluation in any healthcare encounter that might result in an escalation of care. The purpose of the...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： So RKL,Bannard-Smith J,Subbe CP,Jones DA,van Rosmalen J,Lighthall GK,METHOD study investigators.

更新日期：2018-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Effects of systemic inflammation on cerebral function are not clear, as both inflammation-induced encephalopathy as well as stress-hormone mediated alertness have been described. METHODS:Experimental endotoxemia (2 ng/kg Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide [LPS]) was induced in 15 subjects, whereas 10 ser...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： van den Boogaard M,Ramakers BP,van Alfen N,van der Werf SP,Fick WF,Hoedemaekers CW,Verbeek MM,Schoonhoven L,van der Hoeven JG,Pickkers P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is a useful tool for minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring in the ICU. Dynamic indices (such as the inferior vena cava distensibility index (dIVC)) can be used to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. Although quantitative use of the dIVC...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Duwat A,Zogheib E,Guinot P,Levy F,Trojette F,Diouf M,Slama M,Dupont H

更新日期：2014-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critical care units, pupil examination is an important clinical parameter for patient monitoring. Current practice is to use a penlight to observe the pupillary light reflex. The result seems to be a subjective measurement, with low precision and reproducibility. Several quantitative pupillometer devices ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Couret D,Boumaza D,Grisotto C,Triglia T,Pellegrini L,Ocquidant P,Bruder NJ,Velly LJ

更新日期：2016-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mottling around the knee, reflecting a reduced skin blood flow, is predictive of mortality in patients with septic shock. However, the causative pathophysiology of mottling remains unknown. We hypothesized that the cutaneous hypoperfusion observed in the mottled area is related to regional endothelial dysfun...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bourcier S,Joffre J,Dubée V,Preda G,Baudel JL,Bigé N,Leblanc G,Levy BI,Guidet B,Maury E,Ait-Oufella H

更新日期：2017-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Chloride is the principal anion in the extracellular fluid and is the second main contributor to plasma tonicity. Its concentration is frequently abnormal in intensive care unit patients, often as a consequence of fluid therapy. Yet chloride has received less attention than any other ion in the critical care literatur...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Yunos NM,Bellomo R,Story D,Kellum J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies have provided inconsistent results on whether intensive care unit (ICU) discharge at night and on weekends is associated with an increased risk of mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine whether ICU discharge time was associated with hospital mortality. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Yang S,Wang Z,Liu Z,Wang J,Ma L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:(1,3)-β-D-Glucan has been widely used in clinical practice for the diagnosis of invasive Candida infections. However, such serum biomarker showed potential to guide antimicrobial therapy in order to reduce the duration of empirical antifungal treatment in critically ill septic patients with suspected invasiv...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： De Pascale G,Posteraro B,D'Arrigo S,Spinazzola G,Gaspari R,Bello G,Montini LM,Cutuli SL,Grieco DL,Di Gravio V,De Angelis G,Torelli R,De Carolis E,Tumbarello M,Sanguinetti M,Antonelli M

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delayed gastric emptying occurs frequently in critically ill patients and has the potential to adversely affect both the rate, and extent, of nutrient absorption. However, there is limited information about nutrient absorption in the critically ill, and the relationship between gastric emptying (GE) and ab...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chapman MJ,Fraser RJ,Matthews G,Russo A,Bellon M,Besanko LK,Jones KL,Butler R,Chatterton B,Horowitz M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inflammation and coagulation are closely linked, and both can be triggered by endotoxin. Thrombelastometry and impedance aggregometry are of diagnostic and predictive value in critically ill patients. In this observational study we investigated the correlation of endotoxin activity with thrombelasometric a...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Koch A,Meesters MI,Scheller B,Boer C,Zacharowski K

更新日期：2013-09-11 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:The study objectives were to evaluate septic shock-induced alterations in skeletal muscle hemoglobin oxygenation saturation (StO2) using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and forearm skin blood flow velocity using laser Doppler (LD) to determine the relationship of macroperfusion and microperfusion paramet...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Payen D,Luengo C,Heyer L,Resche-Rigon M,Kerever S,Damoisel C,Losser MR

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a public health emergency of global concern. We aimed to explore the risk factors of 14-day and 28-day mortality and develop a model for predicting 14-day and 28-day survival probability among adult hospitalized patients with COVID-19. METHODS:In this multicent...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Zhang S,Guo M,Duan L,Wu F,Hu G,Wang Z,Huang Q,Liao T,Xu J,Ma Y,Lv Z,Xiao W,Zhao Z,Tan X,Meng D,Zhang S,Zhou E,Yin Z,Geng W,Wang X,Zhang J,Chen J,Zhang Y,Jin Y

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently, a non-invasive, continuous ventricular stroke volume monitoring system using skin electrodes has been developed. In contrast to impedance-based methods, the new technique (ventricular field recognition) enables measurement of changes in ventricular volume. A prototype using this new method was bu...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Konings MK,Grundeman PF,Goovaerts HG,Roosendaal MR,Hoefer IE,Doevendans PA,Rademakers FE,Buhre WF

更新日期：2011-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a common hazardous complication in mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to assess the effect of toothbrushing as a component...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Gu WJ,Gong YZ,Pan L,Ni YX,Liu JC

更新日期：2012-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the present multicenter study was to assess long term (36 months) health related quality of life in patients after critical illness, compare ICU survivors health related quality of life to that of the general population and examine the impact of pre-existing disease and factors related to ICU ca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Orwelius L,Nordlund A,Nordlund P,Simonsson E,Bäckman C,Samuelsson A,Sjöberg F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In transgenic animal models of sepsis, members of the Bcl-2 family of proteins regulate lymphocyte apoptosis and survival of sepsis. This study investigates the gene regulation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family of proteins in patients with early stage severe sepsis. METHODS:I...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Weber SU,Schewe JC,Lehmann LE,Müller S,Book M,Klaschik S,Hoeft A,Stüber F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the previous issue of Critical Care, Ma and colleagues perform a meta-analysis of five randomized, clinical trials of endothelin antagonists in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. There are four trials using clazosentan and one trial with TAK-044. These studies show that endothelin plays an important ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Macdonald RL

更新日期：2012-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In the publication of this article [1], there are 4 collaborating authors missing from the 'MARS consortium'. This has now been included in this correction article. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Klein Klouwenberg PMC,Spitoni C,van der Poll T,Bonten MJ,Cremer OL,MARS consortium.

更新日期：2020-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) has been classically employed as a rescue therapy for patients with respiratory failure not treatable with conventional mechanical ventilation alone. In recent years, however, the timing of ECMO initiation has been readdressed and ECMO is often started earlier i...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Langer T,Santini A,Bottino N,Crotti S,Batchinsky AI,Pesenti A,Gattinoni L

更新日期：2016-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent delivery of tidal mechanical energy (ME) inflicts ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) when stress and strain exceed the limits of tissue tolerance. Mechanical power (MP) is the mathematical description of the ME delivered to the respiratory system over time. It is unknown how ME relates to underl...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kneyber MCJ,Ilia S,Koopman AA,van Schelven P,van Dijk J,Burgerhof JGM,Markhorst DG,Blokpoel RGT

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study was to identify and characterize the most highly cited clinical research articles published on sepsis. METHODS:A comprehensive list of citation classics in sepsis was generated by searching the database of Web of Science-Expanded (1970 to present) using keywords 'sepsis' or 'se...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Tao T,Zhao X,Lou J,Bo L,Wang F,Li J,Deng X

更新日期：2012-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists on the role of hyperoxia in major trauma with brain injury. Hyperoxia on arterial blood gas has been associated with acute lung injury and pulmonary complications, impacting clinical outcome. The hyperoxia could be reflective of the physiological interventions following major systemic trauma. Despit...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Narotam PK

更新日期：2013-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite recent modifications, the clinical definition of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains non-specific, leading to under-diagnosis and under-treatment. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that a biomarker panel would be useful for biologic confirmation of the clinical diagn...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ware LB,Koyama T,Zhao Z,Janz DR,Wickersham N,Bernard GR,May AK,Calfee CS,Matthay MA

更新日期：2013-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The impressive benefits related to the use of tight glucose control by intensive insulin therapy have not been reproduced until now in multicenter large-scale prospective randomized trials. Although the reasons for these failures are not entirely clear, we suggest the use of a stepwise approach - Safe, Effective Gluco...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Krinsley JS,Preiser JC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00