Category: Original

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Bacterial profile and biofilm intensity on endotracheal tubes following chlorhexidine use in critically ill patients

Putri Rizkiya, Bambang Pudjo Semedi, Edward Kusuma, Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo

Abstract Objective: To identify bacterial species colonizing the endotracheal tube (ETT) and to evaluate the extent of biofilm formation…

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Comparative validity of the Assess Respiratory Risk in Surgical Patients in Catalonia (ARISCAT) score and Surgical Lung Injury Prediction 2 (SLIP-2) in predicting the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in thoracic surgery

Supratman Kamaluddin, Andi Salahuddin, Andi Adil, Hisbullah, Andi Muhammad Takdir Musba, Madonna Damayanthie Datu

Abstract Introduction: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following thoracic surgery. Early identification…

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The relationship of bioimpedance analysis to central venous pressure, degree of edema, and cumulative fluid balance in septic shock patients in the intensive care unit

Firmansyah Dahlan, Haizah Nurdin, Ari Santri Palinrungi, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Faisal Muchtar, Charles Wijaya Tan

Abstract Objective: To determine the relationship between bioimpedance analysis (BIA) parameters and central venous pressure (CVP), degree of edema,…

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Strengthening Iraq’s critical care landscape: The role of step-down units and extended care monitoring zones (ECMZ)

Santiago Herrero, Karrar Hammoodi Hadi

Abstract Background: Iraq faces critical pressure on its intensive care units (ICUs) due to high occupancy rates, limited resources,…

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Relationship of estimated plasma volume and syndecan-1 values to Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score of septic patients in Intensive Care Unit

Lukman Husein Semarang, Faisal Muchtar, Haizah Nurdin, Hisbullah, Andi Alfian Zainuddin, Syamsul Hilal Salam, Andi Adil

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between estimated plasma volume values and syndecan-1 levels in relation…

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Correlation between arterial dP/dt measured by supra-systolic oscillometric central blood pressure (cBP) and Smith-Madigan inotropy index (SMII) for bedside estimation of inotropy

Kurniawan Taufiq Kadafi, Takhta Khalasha, Sharfina Fulki Adilla Hidayat, Sarah Rafika Nursyirwan, Nielda Kezia Sumbung, Ardhanis Ramadhanti, Daendy Nova Setya, Dyahris Koentartiwi, Saptadi Yuliarto, Antonius H. Pudjiadi

Abstract Introduction: Shock, which, if not treated adequately, will increase the risk of mortality in children. Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring…

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Predictive value of the Parsonnet score for in-hospital mortality following isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A cross-sectional study at a single center in Indonesia

Muhammad Afdhal Ruslan, Hisbullah Hisbullah, Andi Adil, Syafri Kamsul Arif, Faisal Faisal, Muhammad Rum

Abstract Objective: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, while common for treating coronary artery stenosis, faces challenges in accurately…

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The hemodynamic tolerability of sustained low-efficiency dialysis in the management of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury

Mohamed Hosny Abdalla, Hossam Eldin Ahmed Mowafy, Hazem Abdelhamid Elakavawy, Mohamed Omar Elghonimy, Mostafa Mahmoud Elshahat Ali Saleh

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to compare the hemodynamic tolerability and efficacy of sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) versus continuous…

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PCO2 gap is a good marker to predict cardiac surgery associated-acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI)

Muh Khaerul Muqsith AS, Hisbullah, Andi Adil, Syafri Kamsul Arif, Haizah Nurdin, Ari Santri Palinrungi

Abstract Objective: To identify the correlation between arterial-venous carbon dioxide partial pressure difference (PCO2 gap) and cardiac surgery associated-acute…

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Monitoring the effect of hyperosmolar solutions on brain midline shift using transcranial ultrasonography in severe traumatic brain injury

Abd El Aziz Sabbah, Ahmed Nabil, Ahmed Taher, Tarek El Gohary

Abstract Objective: To assess the effect of hyperosmolar solutions on brain midline shift (MLS) using transcranial ultrasonography in patients…