Sleeping with the enemy: Clostridium difficile infection in the intensive care unit.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The overall prognosis of critically ill patients with cancer has improved during the past decade. The aim of this study was to identify early prognostic factors of intensive care unit (ICU) mortality in patients with cancer. METHODS:We designed a prospective, consecutive, observational study over a one-ye...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Mokart D,Sannini A,Brun JP,Faucher M,Blaise D,Blache JL,Faucher C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is unknown whether the reported short-term reduction in cardiac arrests associated with the introduction of the medical emergency team (MET) system can be sustained. METHOD:We conducted a prospective, controlled before-and-after examination of the effect of a MET system on the long-term incidence of ca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jones D,Bellomo R,Bates S,Warrillow S,Goldsmith D,Hart G,Opdam H,Gutteridge G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thrombomodulin, which is expressed solely on monocytes, along with tissue factor (TF), takes part in coagulation and inflammation. Circulating blood monocytes can be divided into 3 major subtypes on the basis of their receptor phenotype: classical (CD14brightCD16negative, CMs), inflammatory (CD14brightCD16...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hwang SM,Kim JE,Han KS,Kim HK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recombinant human activated protein C (rhAPC) is the first drug for which a reduction of mortality in severe sepsis has been demonstrated. However, the mechanism by which this reduction in mortality is achieved is still not clearly defined. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dynamics of the a...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： de Pont AC,Bakhtiari K,Hutten BA,de Jonge E,Vroom MB,Meijers JC,Büller HR,Levi M

更新日期：2005-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During septic shock, resistance to the haemodynamic effects of catecholamine vasopressors and inotropes is a well-recognised marker of mortality risk. However, the specific cardiovascular or metabolic response elements that are most closely associated with outcome have not been well defined. The objective ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kumar A,Schupp E,Bunnell E,Ali A,Milcarek B,Parrillo JE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) is emerging as a potentially major advance in the treatment of septic shock. Terlipressin (tricyl-lysine-vasopressin) is the synthetic, long-acting analogue of vasopressin, and has comparable pharmacodynamic but different pharmacokinetic properties. Vasopressin mediates vasoconstrict...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Delmas A,Leone M,Rousseau S,Albanèse J,Martin C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Our understanding of the impact this virus has on the nervous system is limited. Our review aims to inform and improve decision-making among the physicians treating COVID-19 ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Nepal G,Rehrig JH,Shrestha GS,Shing YK,Yadav JK,Ojha R,Pokhrel G,Tu ZL,Huang DY

更新日期：2020-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a complex interplay between changes in acid-base components and inflammation. This manuscript aims to explore associations between plasma cytokines and chemokines and acid-base status on admission to intensive care. METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study in a 13-bed ICU in a tertiary-car...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Zampieri FG,Kellum JA,Park M,Ranzani OT,Barbeiro HV,de Souza HP,da Cruz Neto LM,da Silva FP

更新日期：2014-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Care of the critically ill patient is becoming increasingly complex. Protocols, which standardize care of patients with similar diseases, represent a potential solution to managing multiple simultaneous problems in critically ill patients. In this article, we examine the advantages and disadvantages to care protocoliz...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chang SY,Sevransky J,Martin GS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acid (FA)-containing parenteral nutrition (PN) is associated with significant improvements in patient outcomes compared with standard PN regimens without ω-3 FA lipid emulsions. Here, we evaluate the impact of ω-3 FA-containing PN versus standard PN on clinical outcomes and costs in adult...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pradelli L,Klek S,Mayer K,Omar Alsaleh AJ,Rosenthal MD,Heller AR,Muscaritoli M

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) requiring admission to a critical care unit is associated with high mortality and long lengths of stay. We describe the case mix, outcome, and activity of admissions with SAP who were identified from a high-quality clinical database. METHODS:We conducted a secondary analysi...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Harrison DA,D'Amico G,Singer M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to evaluate the role of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) percentage variations at 24 hours and at discharge compared to its value at admission in order to demonstrate its predictive value for outcomes in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). METHODS:This was a multicenter Ita...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Di Somma S,Magrini L,Pittoni V,Marino R,Mastrantuono A,Ferri E,Ballarino P,Semplicini A,Bertazzoni G,Carpinteri G,Mulè P,Pazzaglia M,Shah K,Maisel A,Clopton P

更新日期：2010-01-01 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:To systematically review studies evaluating the performance of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)-based models for predicting mortality in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:Medline, EMBASE and other databases were searched for English-language articles with the major objective of ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Minne L,Abu-Hanna A,de Jonge E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A major pathophysiologic mechanism in sepsis is impaired host immunity which results in failure to eradicate invading pathogens and increased susceptibility to secondary infections. Although many immunosuppressive mechanisms exist, increased expression of the inhibitory receptor programmed cell death 1 (PD...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chang K,Svabek C,Vazquez-Guillamet C,Sato B,Rasche D,Wilson S,Robbins P,Ulbrandt N,Suzich J,Green J,Patera AC,Blair W,Krishnan S,Hotchkiss R

更新日期：2014-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravenous (IV) voriconazole is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance <50 ml/min to avoid potentially toxic accumulation of sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBECD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of SBECD, voriconazole, and voriconazole N-oxide in critically ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kiser TH,Fish DN,Aquilante CL,Rower JE,Wempe MF,MacLaren R,Teitelbaum I

更新日期：2015-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Blood transfusion in the perioperative period has frequently been associated with an excess of nosocomial infections. Whilst transfused whole blood induces specific host immune alteration that may predispose to nosocomial infections, the immunomodulating properties associated with leukodepleted blood remai...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Fragkou PC,Torrance HD,Pearse RM,Ackland GL,Prowle JR,Owen HC,Hinds CJ,O'Dwyer MJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has been widely used in critically ill acute kidney injury (AKI) patients. Moreover, some centers operate a specialized CRRT team (SCT) composed of physicians and nurses, but few studies have yet determined the superiority of SCT control. METHODS:A total of 334 ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Oh HJ,Lee MJ,Kim CH,Kim DY,Lee HS,Park JT,Na S,Han SH,Kang SW,Koh SO,Yoo TH

更新日期：2014-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ventilation according to the open lung concept (OLC) consists of recruitment maneuvers, followed by low tidal volume and high positive end-expiratory pressure, aiming at minimizing atelectasis. The minimization of atelectasis reduces the right ventricular (RV) afterload, but the increased intrathoracic pre...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Miranda DR,Klompe L,Cademartiri F,Haitsma JJ,Palumbo A,Takkenberg JJ,Lachmann B,Bogers AJ,Gommers D

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prediction of ventilation weaning outcome in children is important, as unsuccessful extubation increases both morbidity and mortality. Adult weaning criteria are poor predictors of weaning outcome in children for several possible reasons: the length of mechanical ventilation is generally much shorter, and the weaning ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Schindler MB

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Norepinephrine, regularly used to increase systemic arterial blood pressure and thus improve cerebral perfusion following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), may activate platelets. This, in turn, could promote microthrombosis formation and induce additional brain damage. METHODS:The objective of this st...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Tschuor C,Asmis LM,Lenzlinger PM,Tanner M,Härter L,Keel M,Stocker R,Stover JF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy in the intensive care setting presents an increasingly important concept for establishing a large-bore tracheal airway with minimal surgical intervention. Over the last years, different technical solutions have been studied to assess their respective risks and benefits to determine...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Brambrink A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activation of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) results in its translocation from the cytoplasm to the nucleus and binding to the promoters of a large number of genes, including those encoding proinflammatory cytokines and other mediators that can contribute to organ system dysfunction in severe infection. While inhibiti...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Abraham E

更新日期：2013-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibitors stabilize the pulmonary endothelium and block proinflammatory cytokine release, potentially mitigating respiratory complications observed in patients with COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of Auxora, a novel, intraven...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Miller J,Bruen C,Schnaus M,Zhang J,Ali S,Lind A,Stoecker Z,Stauderman K,Hebbar S

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microcirculatory dysfunction develops in both septic and cardiogenic shock patients, and it is associated with poor prognosis in patients with septic shock. Information on the association between microcirculatory dysfunction and prognosis in cardiogenic shock patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membran...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Yeh YC,Lee CT,Wang CH,Tu YK,Lai CH,Wang YC,Chao A,Huang CH,Cheng YJ,Chen YS,NTUH Center of Microcirculation Medical Research (NCMMR).

更新日期：2018-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several biological markers of lung injury are predictors of morbidity and mortality in patients with acute lung injury (ALI). The low tidal volume lung-protective ventilation strategy is associated with a significant decrease in plasma biomarker levels compared to the high tidal volume ventilation strategy. ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Cepkova M,Brady S,Sapru A,Matthay MA,Church G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) needing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), the effect of convective (via continuous venovenous hemofiltration [CVVH]) versus diffusive (via continuous venovenous hemodialysis [CVVHD]) solute clearance on clinical outcomes is unclear. Ou...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Wald R,Friedrich JO,Bagshaw SM,Burns KE,Garg AX,Hladunewich MA,House AA,Lapinsky S,Klein D,Pannu NI,Pope K,Richardson RM,Thorpe K,Adhikari NK

更新日期：2012-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with COVID-19 (COVID) may develop acute respiratory distress syndrome with or without sepsis, coagulopathy and visceral damage. While chest CT scans are routinely performed in the initial assessment of patients with severe pulmonary forms, thymus involvement and reactivation have not been investigat...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Cuvelier P,Roux H,Couëdel-Courteille A,Dutrieux J,Naudin C,Charmeteau de Muylder B,Cheynier R,Squara P,Marullo S

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical illness myopathy is an acquired skeletal muscle disorder with severe myosin loss and muscle weakness frequently seen in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. It is unknown if impaired excitation-contraction coupling contributes to the muscle weakness. METHODS:We used a unique ICU model where rats wer...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Llano-Diez M,Cheng AJ,Jonsson W,Ivarsson N,Westerblad H,Sun V,Cacciani N,Larsson L,Bruton J

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fever is associated with a poor outcome in severely brain-injured patients, and its control is one of the therapies used in this condition. But, fever suppression may promote infection, and severely brain-injured patients are frequently exposed to infectious diseases, particularly ventilator-associated pne...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Launey Y,Nesseler N,Le Cousin A,Feuillet F,Garlantezec R,Mallédant Y,Seguin P

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00