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Month: August 2013

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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….

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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…

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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….

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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…