Cholestatic liver dysfunction in critically ill children: A boon or a bane?
Abstract The phenomenon of “intensive care unit (ICU) jaundice” describes cholestasis that occurs in critically ill patients. This ICU jaundice occurs in 20% of critically
Abstract The phenomenon of “intensive care unit (ICU) jaundice” describes cholestasis that occurs in critically ill patients. This ICU jaundice occurs in 20% of critically
Abstract Introduction: Early identification of infection severity and organ dysfunction is crucial in improving outcomes for patients with sepsis. Objective: We aimed to develop an
Abstracts Objectives: Current resuscitation approaches focus on macrohemodynamic circulation, whereas adequate tissue perfusion and target organ oxygen delivery should be the primary goals. This study
Abstract Sepsis contributes to significant mortality and morbidity in children. Despite rigorous resuscitation effort, adequate antibiotics and advanced medical support, a significant proportion still face
Abstract Fluid resucitation plays a crucial role in pediatric resuscitation. Predicting fluid responsiveness is important as excessive fluid may decrease cardiac efficiency, and even induce
Abstract Objective: To identify role of left ventricular end-diastolic volume index as predictor of fluid responsiveness in children. Design: This was a diagnostic study in
Abstract Fluid resuscitation remains the most common and the most debated intervention for critically ill patients. Fluid resuscitation is recommended as a principal therapy in