Category: Original

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

Indra Sukmana Putra, Ari Santri Palinrungi, Haizah Nurdin, Hisbullah, Faisal Muchtar, 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 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…

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…

Muhammad Ikhwan

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Comparison of chlorhexidine 0.12% and fluoride toothpaste as oral hygiene agents on oral microorganisms and Beck oral assessment scale in mechanically ventilated patients

Muhammad Ikhwan, Syafri Kamsul Arif, Faisal Muchtar, Hisbullah, Haizah Nurdin, Ari Santri Palinrungi

Abstract Objective: The primary goal of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the comparative effects of…

Uleng

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Systemic immune-inflammation index as a marker for septic patients

Uleng, Ismirawati, Asvin Nurulita

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to ascertain how procalcitonin levels and the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) correlate in patients…

Chrysnawati Lidia Ratnasari

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Correlation between vasoactive-inotropic score and enteral nutrition absorption ability in critically ill patients

Chrysnawati Lidia Ratnasari, Muhammad Rum, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Hisbullah, Faisal Muchtar, Ari Santri Palinrungi

Abstract Objective: To identify the correlation between vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) and enteral nutrition absorption ability in critically ill patients….

Diana Tangdan Ampulembang

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Proenkephalin plasma levels as a predictor of acute kidney injury in adult septic subjects

Diana Tangdan Ampulembang, Fitriani Mangarengi, Yuyun Widaningsih, Ilham Jaya Patellongi, Faisal Muchtar, Nursin Abd Kadir

Abstract Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of increased morbidity and mortality rates in hospitalized patients and is the…

Hery Irawan

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Correlation of pentraxin-3 and procalcitonin levels with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores in septic patients

Hery Irawan, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Hisbullah Amin, Faisal Muchtar, Haizah Nurdin

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to determine the correlation between pentraxin-3 and procalcitonin levels with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment…