Investigation of microcirculation in patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation life support.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the development of acute lung injury outside the intensive care unit. We set out to document the following: the association between predefined clinical conditions and the development of acute lung injury by using the American-European consensus definition; the frequency of lung injury d...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ferguson ND,Frutos-Vivar F,Esteban A,Gordo F,Honrubia T,Peñuelas O,Algora A,García G,Bustos A,Rodríguez I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of organ failure in trauma patients treated in an intensive care unit (ICU), and to study the relationship between organ failure and long-term survival and functional status. METHODS:This is a cohort study of all adult ICU trauma patients admitted to a unive...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ulvik A,Kvåle R,Wentzel-Larsen T,Flaatten H

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：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：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：INTRODUCTION:Early multimodal treatment of severe sepsis, including the use of drotrecogin alfa (activated) (DrotAA) when indicated, is considered essential for optimum outcome. However, predicting which infected patients will progress to severe sepsis and the need for aggressive intervention continues to be problemati...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hodder RV,Hall R,Russell JA,Fisher HN,Lee B

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The objective was to study the effects of a novel lung volume optimization procedure (LVOP) using high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) upon gas exchange, the transpulmonary pressure (TPP), and hemodynamics in a porcine model of surfactant depletion. METHODS:With institutional review board approva...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Karmrodt J,David M,Yuan S,Markstaller K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Uncalibrated arterial pulse power analysis has been recently introduced for continuous monitoring of cardiac index (CI). The aim of the present study was to compare the accuracy of arterial pulse power analysis with intermittent transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD) before and after cardiopulmonary bypass (...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Broch O,Renner J,Höcker J,Gruenewald M,Meybohm P,Schöttler J,Steinfath M,Bein B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) was introduced in 1971 for the assessment of heart function at the bedside. Since then it has generated much enthusiasm and controversy regarding the benefits and potential harms caused by this invasive form of hemodynamic monitoring. This review discusses all clinical studies condu...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hadian M,Pinsky MR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is recognized as a leading cause of β-lactam subexposure when conventional dosing regimens are used. The main objective was to compare the clinical outcome of ARC patients treated by conventional or increased β-lactam dosing regimens for a first episode of hospital or ventilat...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Carrié C,Chadefaux G,Sauvage N,de Courson H,Petit L,Nouette-Gaulain K,Pereira B,Biais M

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug acquisition costs are only a proportion of the total costs associated with drug therapy. The relevance of these costs are often not appreciated. However, they impact on the Intensive Care Unit via resources and quality of care. Increased indirect care by medical and nursing staff has the potential to adversely af...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Edbrooke DL,Bourne RS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Admission blood glucose (BG) level is a predictor of mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, limited data are available relating admission BG to mortality in patients with STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock, and it is not known whether diabetic status has...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Yang JH,Song PS,Song YB,Hahn JY,Choi SH,Choi JH,Lee SH,Jeong MH,Kim YJ,Gwon HC

更新日期：2013-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Valproic acid (VPA) is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug and is usually well tolerated, but rare serious complications may occur in some patients receiving VPA chronically, including haemorrhagic pancreatitis, bone marrow suppression, VPA-induced hepatotoxicity (VHT) and VPA-induced hyperammonaemic encephalopathy (V...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lheureux PE,Penaloza A,Zahir S,Gris M

更新日期：2005-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with sepsis often demonstrate severely impaired immune responses. The hallmark of this state of immunoparalysis is monocytic deactivation characterized by decreased human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR expression and reduced production of proinflammatory cytokines. Recently, diminished numbers of dend...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Poehlmann H,Schefold JC,Zuckermann-Becker H,Volk HD,Meisel C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Staphylococcus (S.) aureus has emerged as an important cause of necrotizing pneumonia. Lung injury during S. aureus pneumonia may be enhanced by local release of damage associated molecular patterns such as high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). In the current study we sought to determine the functional role o...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Achouiti A,van der Meer AJ,Florquin S,Yang H,Tracey KJ,van 't Veer C,de Vos AF,van der Poll T

更新日期：2013-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, is commonly used as antipyretic therapy in intensive care. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of parenteral diclofenac infusion on brain homeostasis, including brain-tissue oxygen tension (PbtO2) and brain metabolism after aneurysmal s...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Schiefecker AJ,Pfausler B,Beer R,Sohm F,Sabo J,Knauseder V,Fischer M,Dietmann A,Hackl WO,Thomé C,Schmutzhard E,Helbok R

更新日期：2013-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prophylactic steroid therapy to reduce the occurrence of postextubation laryngeal edema is controversial. Only a limited number of prospective trials involve adults in an intensive care unit. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether administration of multiple doses of dexamethasone to critically ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Lee CH,Peng MJ,Wu CL

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is one of the most common conditions encountered in the intensive care unit and is the 10th leading cause of death overall in the United States. Both long-term survival and health-related quality of life are reduced in survivors of sepsis, yet there is little knowledge of the effect of sepsis-specific intervent...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Erickson SE,Martin GS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monitoring of hemodynamic and volumetric parameters after severe burns is of critical importance. Pulmonary artery catheters, however, have been associated with many risks. Our aim was to show the feasibility of continuous monitoring with minimally invasive transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD) in severely ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Branski LK,Herndon DN,Byrd JF,Kinsky MP,Lee JO,Fagan SP,Jeschke MG

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemokine (C-X3-C motif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1) was identified as the most differentially expressed gene between survivors and non-survivors in two independent cohorts of septic shock patients and was proposed as a marker of sepsis-induced immunosuppression. Whether such a biomarker is associated with mortality...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Friggeri A,Cazalis MA,Pachot A,Cour M,Argaud L,Allaouchiche B,Floccard B,Schmitt Z,Martin O,Rimmelé T,Fontaine-Kesteloot O,Page M,Piriou V,Bohé J,Monneret G,Morisset S,Textoris J,Vallin H,Blein S,Maucort-Boulch D,

更新日期：2016-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Activation of the sympathetic nervous system has beneficial cardiovascular effects in sepsis, but there is also evidence that sympatholytics have beneficial actions in sepsis. We therefore determined the effect of selective β1-adrenoceptor blockade on cardiac and renal function and cytokine release in ovin...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Calzavacca P,Lankadeva YR,Bailey SR,Bailey M,Bellomo R,May CN

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a classic side effect of metformin and is known to be a severe disease with a high mortality rate. The treatment of MALA with dialysis is controversial and is the subject of many case reports in the literature. We aimed to assess the prevalence of MALA in a 16...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Peters N,Jay N,Barraud D,Cravoisy A,Nace L,Bollaert PE,Gibot S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of personalised medicine in the intensive care unit (ICU) is to predict which diagnostic tests, monitoring interventions and treatments translate to improved outcomes given the variation between patients. Unfortunately, processes such as gene transcription and drug metabolism are dynamic in the cr...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Celi LA,Hinske LC,Alterovitz G,Szolovits P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Measurement of central venous pressure (CVP) can be a useful clinical tool. However, the formal utility of CVP measurement in preventing mortality in septic patients has never been proven. METHODS:The Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III) database was searched to identify septic patients ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chen H,Zhu Z,Zhao C,Guo Y,Chen D,Wei Y,Jin J

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe sepsis is the leading cause of mortality in critically ill patients. Abnormal concentrations of inflammatory mediators appear to be involved in the pathogenesis of sepsis. Based on the humoral theory of sepsis, a potential therapeutic approach involves high-volume haemofiltration (HVHF), which has e...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Ratanarat R,Brendolan A,Piccinni P,Dan M,Salvatori G,Ricci Z,Ronco C

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Experimental research has demonstrated that the level of neuroprotection conferred by the various barbiturates is not equal. Until now no controlled studies have been conducted to compare their effectiveness, even though the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines recommend that such studies be undertaken. The ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pérez-Bárcena J,Llompart-Pou JA,Homar J,Abadal JM,Raurich JM,Frontera G,Brell M,Ibáñez J,Ibáñez J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microcirculatory dysfunction plays a pivotal role in the development of the clinical manifestations of severe sepsis. Prior to the advent of new imaging technologies, clinicians had been limited in their ability to assess the microcirculation at the bedside. Clinical evidence of microcirculatory perfusion has historic...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Trzeciak S,Rivers EP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is characterized by the presence of acute decompensation (AD) of cirrhosis, organ failure, and high short-term mortality rates. Hemodynamic dysfunction and activation of endogenous vasoconstrictor systems are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of ACLF. We explored...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kerbert AJC,Verspaget HW,Navarro ÀA,Jalan R,Solà E,Benten D,Durand F,Ginès P,van der Reijden JJ,van Hoek B,Coenraad MJ,CANONIC Study Investigators of the EASL-CLIF Consortium.

更新日期：2017-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis and septic shock are the leading causes of acute renal failure, multiple organ system dysfunction, and death in the intensive care unit. The pathogenesis of sepsis is complex and comprises a mosaic of interconnected pathways. Several attempts to improve patient outcomes by targeting specific components of this ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Venkataraman R,Subramanian S,Kellum JA

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00