Original Eosinopenia as an indicator for organ dysfunction in septic patients Syafri Kamsul Arif Abstract Sepsis is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in intensive care unit (ICU). Objective:…
Original Do Asian physicians manage hypertensive crisis properly? A Southeast Asia survey analysis Abbas Alshami, Johanan Luna, America Avila, Salim Surani, Joseph Varon Abstract Purpose: Hypertension remains a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and proper management can prevent death. Over…
Original Corticosteroids and gastrointestinal bleeding in critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis Paul E. Marik, Mit P. Patel, Joseph Varon Abstract Background: Current belief suggests that patients receiving corticosteroids have an increased risk of bleeding from stress ulceration and…
Original The effect of N-acetylcysteine on the myeloperxidase and Tei index in patients with acute myocardial infarction Trisulo Wasyanto, Ahmad Yasa, Nuka Meriedlona Abstract Bacground: Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a strong oxidant and toxic to microorganisms with excess production causing tissue damage. We…
Original The effect of oral N-acetylcysteine on galectin-3 and global longitudinal strain in patients with acute myocardial infarction Trisulo Wasyanto, Akhmad Jalaludinsyah, Ahmad Yasa Abstract Objective: Galectin-3 (Gal-3) plays a big role in the development of cardiac fibrosis; however, its role in remodeling…
Original Correlation between zinc plasma level to inflammation response of patient with ventilator in pediatrics intensive care unit Dyah Kanya Wati, Lanang Sidiartha, Ketut Tunas, Andrie Setiawan Abstract Objective: Critical conditions arise when there is a threat or ongoing organ failure that disrupts the balance of…
Original Lactic acid’s role in sodium hypertonic lactic solution as a neuroprotector measured from the level of ATP, MCT-1 and necrosis area in intracerebral hematoma rats model Hamzah, Nancy Margarita Rehatta, Tatang Bisri, Siti Chasnak Saleh, Arie Utariani Abstract Objective: To discover the role of hypertonic sodium lactate (HSL) as the energy source, which in turn will…
Original End-of-life care (EOLC) in Jordanian critical care units: Barriers and strategies for improving Loai Abu Sharour, Maha Subih, Omar Salameh, Mohammad Alrshoud Abstract Background: End-of-life care (EOLC) is a pivotal element of work in ICUs and for critical care nurses, thus,…
Original Electrical cardiometry for non-invasive cardiac output monitoring in children with dengue hemorrhagic fever and shock in comparison between referral and non-referral Ira Dharmawati, Andri Kurnia Wahyudhi, Intani Dewi Syahti Fauzi, Arina Setyaningtyas, Dwi Putri Lestari, Neurinda Permata Kusumastuti, Abdul Latief Azis Abstract Objective: Shock in dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is mostly caused by plasma leakage. Hemodynamic monitoring is essential for…
Original The effectiveness of a short training course for emergency medicine residents to confirm tracheal tube placement by ultrasound Mohammad Afzalimoghaddam, Kamal Basiri, Seyedhossein Seyedhosseini-dvarani, Farideh Bagheri, Ehsan Karimialavijeh Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of tracheal ultrasound by novice emergency medicine residents after…