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Faisal Muchtar

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The effectiveness of 0.12% chlorhexidine compared to fluoride toothpaste as an oral hygiene agent in reducing the incidence of VAP and BAL microorganisms in patients with MV in the ICU of Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital

Dodi Franata, Faisal Muchtar, Ari Santri Palinrungi, Muhammad Rum, Andi Adil, Hisbullah

Abstract Background: One of the serious complications in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation is called ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Effective oral…

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The effect of albumin transfusion on the CRP/albumin ratio in gastrointestinal surgery

Shila Suryani, MM Rudi Prihatno, Aditya P. Kartinofan, Iwan Dwi Cahyono, Wisnu B. Pramono

Abstract Background: The incidence of sepsis following gastrointestinal surgery remains high, despite advancements in treatment over recent decades. One…

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The impact of fluid resuscitation on the capillary leak in septic shock: Evaluation of CLI, CXCL10, cumulative fluid balance, organ dysfunction, and mortality

Ari Santri Palinrungi, Hisbullah, Faisal Muchtar, Indra Sukmana Putra, Haizah Nurdin, Syamsul Hilal Salam

Abstract Background: Fluid resuscitation is a key management strategy for septic shock patients who experience increased capillary permeability. Using…

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The relationship of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a predictor of events acute kidney injury (AKI) in septic patients treated in ICU

Miftah Furqon Aulia, Andriamuri Primaputra Lubis, Ester Lantika Silaen, Juliandi Harahap

Abstract Introduction: Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the body’s response to infection. Sepsis…

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Impact of nonconvulsive seizures after traumatic brain injury assessed by continuous electroencephalography monitoring in intensive care unit

Mohamed Ibrahim Afifiy, Hanan Elsayed Zaghla, Mohamed Abd Elmnem Abo Elghat, Saly Hasan Elkholy, Amr Abdelhamid Karam

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of nonconvulsive seizures (NCS) and nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) diagnosed via continuous electroencephalogram…

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Traumatic adrenal injury in critical care: A review of current perspectives

Jin Suk Lee, Younghoon Sul, Seheon Kim, Jin Young Lee, Jin Bong Ye, Junepill Seok, Jonghee Han, Su Young Yoon, Yook Kim

Abstract Traumatic adrenal gland injuries, though uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges due to their association with numerous concomitant injuries…