Original 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…
Original 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:…
Original 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…
Original Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest: A survey of practice in the intensive care units (ICU) in Hong Kong Alwin Yeung Wai Tak, Yan Wing Wa, Anne Leung Kit Hung, Chow Fu Loi, Polly Tsai, Chan Hok Sum, Luk Ming Chi Abstract Background: Previous studies showed that therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation arrest significantly improved neurological outcome and survival….
Original The effects of probiotics during refeeding period on jejunum mucosal morphology after short-term starvation in Wistar rats Alifi Maulidyan, Dikki Drajat Kusmayadi, Bethy S. Hernowo, Tri Wahyu Murni Abstract Aim: A period of enteral feeding absence is known to cause intestinal atrophy, damaging mucosal barrier and decrease…
Original Prediction model for length of intubation with assisted mechanical ventilation in pediatric heart surgery Eva M. Marwali, Novik Budiwardhana, Sudigdo Sastroasmoro, Antonius Pudjiadi, Nikolaus A. Haas Abstract Objective: To establish a prediction model for intubation time in children undergoing heart surgery. Design: Retrospective chart review….
Original Pulmonary coagulopathy in pediatric acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome Rujipat Samransamruajkit, Chutima Tongnuan, Darin Sosothikul, Jitladda Deelodejanawong, Suchada Sritippayawan, Nuanchan Prapphal Abstract Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are major causes of morbidity and mortality…
Original High frequency oscillatory ventilation may not rescue ARDS patients: an observational study Nawal Salahuddin, Hakam Al Saidi, Mazen Kherallah, Othman Solaiman, Khalid Maghrabi HFOV is a rescue mode of ventilation. Our objective was to assess usage and mortality predictors of HFOV. Observational…
Original The effect of thrombocytopenia on outcome in critically ill children Sema Yilmaz, Dincer Yildizdas, Can Acipayam, Ibrahim Bayram, Neslihan Ozcan, Ozden Ozgur Horoz, Atila Tanyeli Abstract Objective: Thrombocytopenia is common in pediatric intensive care unit. We aimed to investigate thrombocytopenia and risk factors associated…
Original Vincristine and daunorubicin administration in an adolescent during ECMO Joseph M. LaRochelle, Nakia A. Beard, Amy M. Creel Abstract Objective: To describe the administration of vincristine and daunorubicin to a 14-year-old girl requiring ECMO support due to…