Category: Original

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Renal resistive index as an early predictor of acute kidney injury in major abdominal surgery patients

Prisia Riane Polii, Haizah Nurdin, Ari Santri Palinrungi, Syafri Kamsul Arif, Alamsyah Ambo Ala Husain, Charles Wijaya Tan

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to test the validity and accuracy of renal resistive index (RRI) as an early…

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

Syafri Kamsul Arif, Haizah Nurdin, Faisal Muchtar, Mordekhai Leopold Laihad, Asvin Nurulita, Rezki Hardiyanti Taufik, Priady Wira Prasetia

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

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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

Ari Santri Palinrungi, Fuad Widianto, Faisal Muchtar, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Muhammad Rum, Andi Adil

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

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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)

Daud Yusuf, Andi Adil, Syafruddin Gaus, Andi Husni Tanra, Faisal Muchtar, Madonna D. Datu

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

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Dynamic arterial elastance assessment by the pressure recording analytical method in children with septic shock

Arina Setyaningtyas, Soetjipto, Anang Endaryanto, Antonius Hocky Pudjiadi, Retno Handajani, Neurinda Permata Kusumastuti, Bambang Pujo Semedi, Ira Dharmawati, Dwi Putri Lestari

Abstract Introduction: Septic shock in children can lead to cardiac dysfunction, leading to increased tissue hypoperfusion and mortality.Arterial elastance…

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Bacterial profile and biofilm intensity on endotracheal tubes following chlorhexidine use in critically ill patients

Putri Rizkiya, Bambang Pudjo Semedi, Edward Kusuma, Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo

Abstract Objective: To identify bacterial species colonizing the endotracheal tube (ETT) and to evaluate the extent of biofilm formation…

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Comparative validity of the Assess Respiratory Risk in Surgical Patients in Catalonia (ARISCAT) score and Surgical Lung Injury Prediction 2 (SLIP-2) in predicting the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in thoracic surgery

Supratman Kamaluddin, Andi Salahuddin, Andi Adil, Hisbullah, Andi Muhammad Takdir Musba, Madonna Damayanthie Datu

Abstract Introduction: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following thoracic surgery. Early identification…

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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

Haizah Nurdin, Ari Santri Palinrungi, Charles Wijaya Tan, Firmansyah Dahlan, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Faisal Muchtar

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

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Strengthening Iraq’s critical care landscape: The role of step-down units and extended care monitoring zones (ECMZ)

Santiago Herrero, Karrar Hammoodi Hadi

Abstract Background: Iraq faces critical pressure on its intensive care units (ICUs) due to high occupancy rates, limited resources,…

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

Haizah Nurdin, Lukman Husein Semarang, Faisal Muchtar, Hisbullah, Andi Alfian Zainuddin, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Andi Adil

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