Original Effects of N-acetylcysteine on high-sensitive C-reactive protein level and wall motion score index after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and fibrinolytic therapy: A randomized trial Trisulo Wasyanto, Savithri Indriani, Ahmad Yasa Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on the high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) level and wall motion…
Original Intravenous thiamine as an adjuvant therapy for hyperlactatemia in septic shock patients Nur Fazlina Harun, Saw Kian Cheah, Aliza Mohamad Yusof, Chee Lan Lau, Azlina Masdar, Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi, Nurlia Yahya, Norma Mohamad, Raha Abdul Rahman Abstract Objective: To assess the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) thiamine in reducing hyperlactatemia in septic shock patients. Design: Prospective,…
Original Comparison of outcome between percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy and surgical tracheostomy in Intensive Care Unit of Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar Syafri K. Arif, Andy Setiawan, Hisbullah, Faisal Muchtar, Haizah Nurdin Abstract Percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy (PDT) has been widely used in Indonesia, yet no study to evaluate the outcome of…
Original Short-term complications of ultrasound-guided bedside peripherally inserted central catheter in the Intensive Care Unit: 1 year experiences Se Heon Kim, Young Hoon Sul, Yook Kim, Joong Suck Kim, Moon Sang Ahn Abstract Objectives: Critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) need central catheter for various reasons, such as…
Original Sodium bicarbonate buffering for metabolic acidosis does not hasten hemodynamic improvement in septic shock: a retrospective analysis of a 5-year period John H. Ferguson, Maurice M. Otterstetter, Nicholas JK Tranchida, James DeFoe Abstract Objective: Severe metabolic acidosis often occurs in the setting of septic shock and hemodynamic collapse. Acid buffering agents…
Original Predictors of perceptions of patient safety culture and frequency of event reporting by critical care nurses in Oman: a model-building approach Qasim Al Ma'mari, Loai Abu Sharour, Omar Al Omari Abstract Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the predictors of critical care nurses’ perceptions of patient safety culture…
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…