Original Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest: A survey of practice in the intensive care units (ICU) in Hong Kong Alwin Yeung Wai Tak, Yan Wing Wa, Anne Leung Kit Hung, Chow Fu Loi, Polly Tsai, Chan Hok Sum, Luk Ming Chi Abstract Background: Previous studies showed that therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation arrest significantly improved neurological outcome and survival….
Original The effects of probiotics during refeeding period on jejunum mucosal morphology after short-term starvation in Wistar rats Alifi Maulidyan, Dikki Drajat Kusmayadi, Bethy S. Hernowo, Tri Wahyu Murni Abstract Aim: A period of enteral feeding absence is known to cause intestinal atrophy, damaging mucosal barrier and decrease…
Original Prediction model for length of intubation with assisted mechanical ventilation in pediatric heart surgery Eva M. Marwali, Novik Budiwardhana, Sudigdo Sastroasmoro, Antonius Pudjiadi, Nikolaus A. Haas Abstract Objective: To establish a prediction model for intubation time in children undergoing heart surgery. Design: Retrospective chart review….
Original Pulmonary coagulopathy in pediatric acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome Rujipat Samransamruajkit, Chutima Tongnuan, Darin Sosothikul, Jitladda Deelodejanawong, Suchada Sritippayawan, Nuanchan Prapphal Abstract Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are major causes of morbidity and mortality…