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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)….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…