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Inferior vena cava collapsibility index pre-induction is superior to caval aortic index pre-induction in predicting hypotension after induction of general anaesthesia

Wiwi Jaya, Ristiawan Muji Laksono, Alfons Octavian Sabandar, Arie Zainul Fatoni

Abstract Objective: The study aims to compare the pre-induction inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI) and caval aortic index…

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Comparing asynchrony in two noninvasive ventilators

Ross C. Freebairn, Andreas D. Waldmann, Christian Remus, Michael J. Pedro

Abstract Objectives: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is commonly used in respiratory failure as an alternative to more invasive tracheal intubation….

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Clinical profile and outcomes in adults with status epilepticus – A prospective observational study

Aiswarya M. Nair, Priyadarshini Varadaraj, Sivaprakash Varadan, Vaasanthi Rajendran, Viswanathan Pandurangan, K. Madhavan, Anurag P.

Abstract Objectives: Status epilepticus (SE) is a common life-threatening medical emergency, and its neurological outcome requires prompt recognition and…

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Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 has a good accuracy in predicting mortality of critically septic patients

Mayang Indah Lestari, R. Sedono, Zulkifli, IA Liberty

Abstract Objective: Sepsis-related uncontrolled systemic inflammation may trigger necroptosis, which is correlated with receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) level….

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Comparison of serum tumor necrosis factor, superoxide dismutase, and heat shock protein-70 levels during cardiopulmonary bypass and ischemia reperfusion injury after cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery

Teuku Aswin Husain, Setiawan P, Yan Efrata Sembiring, Budiono

Abstract Objective: This study aims to determine the comparison between tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and heat…

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Invasive mechanical ventilation during the first wave of COVID-19: Management and outcomes

Mafalda Aguiar Mourisco, Filipa Resende Brochado, Filipe Silva Machado, Diana Moreira Dias, Ricardo Pinho, Paulo Reis Rodrigues

Abstract Objective: To describe demographics, clinical, and respiratory mechanics (including ventilatory management details) of patients admitted to the Intensive…

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Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, monocyte to lymphocyte ratio, platelet to lymphocyte ratio, mean platelet volume as a predictor of sepsis mortality in children at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital

Frans M. Pasaribu, Arina Setyaningtyas, Mia Ratwita Andarsini

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte to lymphocyte…

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The correlation between vasoactive-inotropic score with mortality and the use of mechanical ventilation in pediatric shock admitted to the PICU in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya

Iin Fatimah, Arina Setyaningtyas, Ira Dharmawati, Abdul Latief Azis, Neurinda Permata Kusumastuti, Dwi Putri Lestari

Abstract Objective: To evaluate and to assess the correlation between the vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) with mortality and the used…

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Effect of zinc supplementation in PELOD-2 score and zinc serum level in children with sepsis

Winny, Munar Lubis, Erna Mutiara

Abstract Background: Sepsis in children still shows a high mortality rate. Nutritional factors are important in the treatment of…

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Lower target temperature management in patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome could not show advantage, with or without resuscitation interval ≤30 minutes. Retrospective analysis of nationwide multicenter observational study in Japan

Kazuya Odawara, Tadashi Kaneko, Shunji Kasaoka

Abstract Introduction: Target temperature management (TTM) is one of the effective therapies for patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS)….