Original The validity of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a biomarker of acute kidney injury in pediatric patients with sepsis Nugroho Setia Budi, Arie Utariani, Elizeus Hanindito, Bambang Pujo Semedi, Ninik Asmaningsih Abstract Background: Septic patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared to septic…
Original The use of point-of-care ultrasound to guide clinical management in intra-abdominal hypertension Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, Tamer Mohamed Zaalouk, Mohammed Jaber Mohsen, Ragab Desouky Elshabasy, Mahmoud Mostafa Elzoueiry Abstract Introduction: The World Society for the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS) developed a medical management algorithm with a stepwise…
Original Correlation between elevated TNF-α, syndecan-1, and urine IL-18 levels in acute kidney injury following on pump cardiac surgery Andi Adil, Setiawan P, Yan Efrata Sembiring, Budiono Abstract Objective: This study aims to determine the correlation between elevated tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and syndecan-1 with…
Original Clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to an Infectious Diseases Intensive Care Unit in Portugal António Martins, Margarida Mouro, João Caldas, André Silva-Pinto, Ana Sofia Santos, Sandra Xerinda, Alcina Ferreira, Paulo Figueiredo, António Sarmento, Lurdes Santos Abstract Objective: We aimed to describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) admitted to…
Original Age factor and COVID-19: Are there limits to be admitted in the ICU? An ethical issue Santiago Herrero Abstract Objective: The aim of this article is to clarify different aspects including ethics about the elderly patients during…
Original Ultrasound cardiac output monitor inter-rater agreement in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Putu Aditya Wiguna, Indah Kartika Murni, Desy Rusmawatiningtyas Abstract Objective: Although Ultrasound Cardiac Output Measurement (USCOM) is relatively simple to operate, its reliability for novice user needs…
Original Comparison of the resuscitative effects between lactated ringer and lactated ringer/hydroxyethyl starch 6% (200/0.5) combination to serum lactate level in hemorrhagic shock in Lepus nigricollis rabbits Faisal Muchtar, Syafri Kamsul Arif, Andi Husni Tanra, Arif Santoso, Made Wiryana, Agussalim Bukhari, Nurpudji Astuti Daud, Hisbullah, Warsinggih, Ilhamjaya Patellongi Abstract Objective: The ideal resuscitative strategy in hemorrhagic shock remains a matter of debate. The standard resuscitation fluid comprises…
Original Are preinjury anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications a pitfall in the bleeding tendencies of elderly trauma patients in intensive care? Se Heon Kim, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Young Lee, Joong Suck Kim Abstract Purpose: The elderly are more likely to be on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, which increase bleeding. We aimed…
Original Does preinjury anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication increase the need for blood transfusions in patients aged older than 65 years with traumatic brain injury? Se Heon Kim, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Young Lee, Jin Bong Ye, Jin Suk Lee, Hong Rye Kim, Soo Young Yoon, Joong Suck Kim, Moon Sang Ahn Abstract Background: Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications are commonly prescribed in older adults, increasing bleeding tendency and affecting traumatic brain…
Original Renal angina index in pediatric septic patients as a predictor of acute kidney injury in remote area Nugroho Setia Budi, Bambang Pujo Semedi, Arie Utariani, Ninik Asmaningsih Abstract Background: One of the most common sepsis comorbidities is severe acute kidney injury (AKI), which occurs in about…