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The impact of illness severity evolution measured with LOD, SOFA, APACHE II and SAPS II scores on the development of ICU acquired infections

Ahmed Haddadi, Ghada Asmar, Mohamed Lemdani, Herve Hubert

Abstract Several studies were intended to evaluate ICU risk factors, but only few integrated the impact of illness severity…

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The obesity supine sudden death syndrome in the perioperative patient

Raul Mercado Garcia, Paul E. Marik, Joseph Varon

Abstract The obesity supine death syndrome (OSDS) is a disease characterized by sudden cardiac arrest in the morbidly obese…

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A pre-printed medication chart in the ICU for patients admitted after coronary artery bypass graft surgery improves prescribing of secondary prevention at hospital discharge

Sumeet Kumar Reddy, Nelson Wang, Mark Weatherall, Barry Mahon, Paul Young

Abstract Objective: To determine whether the introduction of a pre-printed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) drug chart after coronary artery…

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The transpulmonary pressure as an indicator of lung stress in the disorder of chest wall mechanics in pediatric acute lung injury: Study in pig model

Ririe Fachrina Malisie, Gunanti Soeyono, Agus Firmansyah

Abstract Objectives: To determine the role of the end-inspiratory transpulmonary pressure as an indicator of the lung stress in…

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Interleukin-10 polymorphisms and clinical risk factors in children with severe sepsis and septic shock

Rujipat Samransamruajkit, Krittiya Nakornchai, Khemmachart Pongsanon, Jitladda Deerojanawong, Suchada Sritippayawan, Nuanchan Prapphal

Abstract Background: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an important anti-inflammatory cytokine that play a key role in sepsis. It is a…

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Modeling comparative effectiveness studies: An example using a phase IV intravenous nicardipine versus labetalol in patients with uncontrolled hypertension trial

W. Frank Peacock, Earvin Liang, Long Kwei, Robert J. Korsan, Michelle L. Green, Bill Poland, Meina T. Tang, Joseph Varon

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a common acute presentation that requires effective medication for control. Few comparative effectiveness trials exist…

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The effect of the antioxidant drug “U-74389G” on sodium levels during ischemia reperfusion injury in rats

C. Τsompos, C. Panoulis, K. Τοutouzas, G. Ζografos, A. Papalois

Abstract Background: The aim of this experimental study was to examine the effect of the antioxidant drug “U-74389G” testing,…

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Deep sedation contributes to high release of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in mechanically ventilated acute respiratory distress syndrome patients

Jun-ichi Hirata, Munehiko Ohya, Seishiro Marukawa, Keiji Kumon

Abstract Background: We report the cases of 2 patients with severe pneumonia who exhibited increased changes in hypoxic pulmonary…

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Perioperative upper airway edema: Risk factors and management

Jonas P. DeMuro, Michael N. Mongelli, Adel F. Hanna

Abstract Objectives: To study the risk factors and treatment of the postoperative patient who develops upper airway edema. Design:…

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Study of tracheostomized patients in Intensive Care Unit

Chang Li Li, Lau Chun Wing, Lam Sin Man, Shum Hoi Ping, Chan King Chung Kenny, Yan Wing Wa

Abstract Objectives: To describe the short-term and long-term outcomes of tracheostomized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and to identify…