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Faisal Muchtar

Prognostic role of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) in ICU outcomes after adult cardiac surgery: A single-center prospective cohort study

Abstract Objective: To determine the prognostic value of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) on morbidity and mortality related…

Dynamics of inflammatory biomarkers on mortality risk in septic patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

Abstract Background: Sepsis remains a major cause of mortality worldwide. Inflammatory biomarkers such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-reactive…

Comparison of the validity of APACHE II, SOFA, and SAPS II scoring systems with EWS and modified SOFA (MSOFA) as predictors of mortality and length of stay in ICU patients at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital

Abstract Background: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are vital for critically ill patients, yet face high mortality rates (27.6% in…

Comparison of inhaled 2% and intravenous 1% lidocaine on hemodynamic response and plasma norepinephrine levels in patients during bronchoscopy by using i-gel® laryngeal mask airway (LMA)

Abstract Background: Bronchoscopy is commonly performed for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory tract diseases, but may pose a…

The relationship of bioimpedance analysis to central venous pressure, degree of edema, and cumulative fluid balance in septic shock patients in the intensive care unit

Abstract Objective: To determine the relationship between bioimpedance analysis (BIA) parameters and central venous pressure (CVP), degree of edema,…

Relationship of estimated plasma volume and syndecan-1 values to Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score of septic patients in Intensive Care Unit

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between estimated plasma volume values and syndecan-1 levels in relation…

Comparison between APACHE II score and lactate/albumin ratio in predicting mortality in septic patients

Abstract Objective: To compare the Acute Physiological And Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) scores and lactate/albumin ratio (LAR)…

Correlation between perfusion index and vasoactive-inotropic score with the incidence of acute kidney injury in post-emergency laparotomy patients in the Intensive Care Unit

Abstract Objective: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the complications caused by laparotomy surgery with general anesthesia. Perfusion…

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

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

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

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