解剖学和形态学
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abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine recent developments in preventing and treating postoperative acute renal dysfunction. To review contemporary issues concerning perioperative fluid and electrolyte management. RECENT FINDINGS:Renal dysfunction remains a major postoperative morbidity despite the advent of intermittent and co...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328348bef5
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews current concepts in perioperative pulmonary management. RECENT FINDINGS:Preoperative risk assessment tools for perioperative pulmonary complications (POPCs) are evolving for both children and adults. Intraoperative management strategies have a demonstrable effect on outcomes. Lat...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328348bfc8
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the 1980s, we witnessed tremendous advances in trauma care including trauma system development, advanced trauma life support, damage control surgery and ICU resuscitation. As a result, patients who used to bleed to death in the operating room survived. However, many went on to develop multiple orga...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283409d16
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI) are a rare but potentially devastating injury with stroke rates up to 50%. Over the past decade, the recognition and subsequent management of these injuries has undergone a marked evolution. This review will focus on the rationale for BCVI screening, imaging optio...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32833ee8b4
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research and studies related to the long-term consequences of intensive care are increasing. This review focuses on some of the most recent knowledge in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:Still studies regarding the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors after intensive care are frequently publ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32833cc90b
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A significant number of patients hospitalized with heart failure are malnourished. Depletion of micronutrients, which is known to occur in heart failure for a variety of reasons, may contribute to myocardial abnormalities noted in heart failure. In this review, we focus on nutritional supplementation ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32833e10d4
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the perioperative monitoring tools and targets for haemodynamic optimization and to assess the influence of goal-directed therapy (GDT) on organ function, complications and outcome in different categories of surgical patients. RECENT FINDINGS:The choice of perioperative haemodynamic monito...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32833ab81e
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the role of microcirculatory abnormalities in critically ill patients and the link between systemic hemodynamics and microvascular perfusion. RECENT FINDINGS:Microcirculatory alterations have been repeatedly observed in patients with severe sepsis, but recent findings show that these also ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283383621
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The liver comprises a multitude of parenchymal and nonparenchymal cells with diverse metabolic, hemodynamic and immune functions. Available monitoring options consist of 'static' laboratory parameters, quantitative tests of liver function based on clearance, elimination or metabolite formation and sco...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283361813
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of ICU treatment. Because of its interaction with blood flow and intra-abdominal pressure, mechanical ventilation has the potential to alter hepato-splanchnic perfusion, abdominal organ function and thereby outcome of the most critically ill patients. RECENT FI...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283374b1c
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Early detection of gastrointestinal motility disturbances is a major goal to reduce the incidence of this potentially disastrous event by prophylactic managements and early goal-directed therapy in patients at risk. RECENT FINDINGS:Gastroparesis frequently results in the inability to feed critically ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283356679
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mortality/morbidity-based end points have been useful in evaluating treatments that modulate 'mediator variables' with a large effect size. Ventilation is usually a supportive measure, and hence is best seen as a 'moderator variable'. It can, therefore, have only a modest impact on disease-specific mo...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/mcc.0b013e32833548cf
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prerenal failure is used to designate a reversible form of acute renal dysfunction. However, the terminology encompasses several different conditions that vary considerably. The lack of a widely accepted definition for prerenal failure makes it impossible to determine the epidemiology, natural history...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328332f6e3
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Care of the injured patient is a dynamic process. Hemorrhage remains the primary cause of preventable death after trauma. Rapid and effective early care can improve survival and outcomes. Emerging therapies to address traumatic hemorrhage will be discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:Current concepts in trauma ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328331f57c
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The risk of adverse outcome in patients undergoing major surgery is affected both by cardiorespiratory fitness, and the presence and severity of comorbidities. Accurate risk stratification is essential for the identification of patients who may benefit from specific perioperative management strategies...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32832e067c
更新日期:2009-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review the prevalence and significance of gasping in patients experiencing cardiac arrest. RECENT FINDINGS:In a recent study by Bobrow et al., gasping was identified in 33% of patients who arrested after the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS). Patients who arr...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283298e00
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The pulmonary artery catheter is one of the most scrutinized monitors used in intensive care today. Pulmonary artery catheter use is declining due to limited demonstrated beneficial outcomes and the advancement of less invasive monitoring. This study discusses the current use of the pulmonary artery c...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32832b302b
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) is being used more frequently in intensive care units to detect epileptic activity and ischemia. This review analyzes clinical applications and limitations of cEEG as a routine neuromonitoring tool. RECENT FINDINGS:cEEG is primarily used to detect nonconvulsiv...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283294947
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We report on recent advances and achievements on the use of extracorporeal gas exchange for long-term application in the therapy of critically ill patients with various forms of respiratory failure. RECENT FINDINGS:The most important results regarding the use of extracorporeal gas exchange are expect...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283220e1f
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury remains controversial, although frequent. This review analyzes the effects of NMBAs on thoracopulmonary mechanics, gas exchange, patient outcome and their potential advers...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/mcc.0b013e3283220e60
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite improved care of multiple injured patients, controversial data about the best time point for decompression and stabilization of spine fractures and spinal cord injuries are published. Some studies even question the value of surgical management. RECENT FINDINGS:In several mostly retrospective ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328319650b
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The comparison of morbidity, mortality, and length-of-stay outcomes in patients receiving critical care requires adjustment based on their presenting illness. These adjustments are made with severity-of-illness models. These models must be periodically updated to reflect current medical practices. Thi...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283101643
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review will discuss the usefulness of ultrasound in the ICU in assessing hemodynamic instability in various critical care conditions. We will discuss how to interpret echocardiographic findings in critically ill patients including the physiological consequences of mechanical ventilation. ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32830e6d81
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With the publication of the results of the recent CORTICUS trial, stress ('low') doses of corticosteroids for the treatment of vasopressor-dependent septic shock in adults can still be considered controversial. The purpose of this narrative review is to elaborate the pros and cons of this treatment in...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328306a01d
更新日期:2008-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Appropriate measurements of success in trauma systems are evolving. We review the rationale behind prior trauma and rehabilitation outcomes measures, and how they have led to the current rehabilitation tools in use today. In addition, we review the difficulties with current methods and future improvem...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328307f25f
更新日期:2008-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is correlation between quality of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patient survival. Recent developments in defibrillator technology enable recording of cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality, and have shown quality of professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation far from guidelines' lev...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f827d3
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tissue hypoperfusion is a common pathophysiologic process leading to multiple-organ dysfunction and death. An important goal of hemodynamic monitoring is the early detection of inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. The use of simple, noninvasive monitoring techniques has the advantage of facili...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282fad4e1
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review advances over the last year in the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Obesity is an independent risk factor for severity in acute pancreatitis, and heavy alcohol consumption for the development of necrosis in severe acute pancreatitis. Biochemical ma...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f6a3f9
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The mechanisms of epithelial injury in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome have been of interest since the syndrome was first described. Cell therapies to replace injured epithelium are a futuristic dream; however, there is ongoing research to achieve this goal. We review research re...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f417a0
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:When classic examinations such as bronchoalveolar lavage are not contributory in the etiologic diagnosis of unresolving acute respiratory distress syndrome, surgical lung biopsy would appear to be useful to determine the specific cause, particularly infection or postaggressive fibrosis, which could be...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f33e42
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute coagulopathy of trauma has only been described relatively recently. Developing early in the postinjury phase, it is associated with increased transfusion requirements and poor outcomes. This review examines the possible initiators, mechanism and clinical importance of acute coagulopathy. RECENT...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f1e78f
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Multiple factors influence the dependability of intensive care provision. The management of a group of unstable, critically ill patients requires focused attention from the clinical team. Medical simulation is an important tool to improve safety and team work within the ICU. RECENT FINDINGS:The criti...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282f1bb32
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will discuss the rationale and clinical utility of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices in the management of patients with cardiogenic shock. RECENT FINDINGS:Left ventricular assist devices maintain partial or total circulatory support in case of severe left ventricular failure. C...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282efd5bc
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Treatment protocols targeting the rapid administration of appropriate antibiotics and hemodynamic support are now recognized as a key measure in the initial care of patients presenting with severe sepsis and septic shock. Strong evidence exists showing that time parameters, particularly in the emergen...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282e7d8e1
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews and critiques new developments in the critical care of burn patients. RECENT FINDINGS:The practice of restrictive transfusion is slowly gaining traction. Abdominal compartment syndrome is associated with resuscitation volumes of 300 ml/kg per 24 h, and percutaneous decompression ...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e328263888f
更新日期:2007-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The following review intends to outline the unique aspects of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the poisoned patient and highlights both current practice and new therapies that apply to toxicologic cases. RECENT FINDINGS:Although there are few prospective randomized studies to further evide...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32814b040c
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We sought to review the evidence supporting neurocritical care as a distinct specialty of medicine. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past 20 years, neuro-intensive care units have evolved from neurosurgical units focused primarily on postoperative monitoring to units that provide comprehensive medical and sp...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32808255c6
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since the 1980s, hypocaloric feeding has been regularly proposed in the critically ill, although there is no clear definition available, nor evidence-based strategy to support it. We aim to define hypocaloric feeding based on indirect calorimetric data and to discuss patient-relevant clinical outcomes...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e3280895d47
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mechanical ventilation is a common intervention provided by pediatric intensivists. This fact notwithstanding, the management of mechanical ventilation in pediatrics is largely guided by a few pediatric trials along with careful interpretation and application of adult data. RECENT FINDINGS:A low tida...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32801297f9
更新日期:2007-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Transfusion of red blood cells in the trauma patient can be lifesaving. The question is how much and when? It is important to weigh the risks and benefits of red blood cell transfusions, as well alternatives to transfusion as these products are not benign. RECENT FINDINGS:We explore the evidence, and...
journal_title:Current opinion in critical care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MCC.0b013e32801067f0
更新日期:2006-12-01 00:00:00