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Interleukin-6 as an early marker mortality prediction in the first day of pediatric septic shock in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Arina Setyaningtyas, Soetjipto, Anang Endaryanto, Antonius Hocky Pudjiadi

Abstract Introduction: Early identification of infection severity and organ dysfunction is crucial in improving outcomes for patients with sepsis….

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Predictors of mortality and neurological dysfunction in cardiac arrest: A retrospective single centre study

Margarida Cabral, Diana Castro, Maria João Palavras, Flávia Santos, Filipa Sequeira, Luís Pereira, João Morais

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the mortality rate of cardiac arrest in our institution…

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The impact of fresh frozen plasma versus fibrinogen concentrates on maternal outcomes in a severe postpartum hemorrhage requiring massive transfusion

Anouar Jarraya, Manel Kammoun, Karim Bouzid, Yesmine Ellouze, Kais Chaabene, Kamel Kolsi

Abstract Objective: Massive transfusions after major postpartum hemorrhage can lead to severe maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of…

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Stress hyperglycemia ratio and its association with outcomes among patients admitted with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Coronary Care Unit: An observational prospective study

Arun K, Jennie Santhanam, Sruthi D, Subramaniyan Kumarasamy, Meenakshi Sundari SN

Abstract Background: Patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) frequently have elevated blood glucose levels at the time of admission…

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The relationship of severity of inflammation with the incidence of acute kidney injury in septic patients in the intensive care units: Review of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6

Haizah Nurdin, Syafri Kamsul Arif, A. Husni Tanra, Muh. Ramli Ahmad, Made Wiryana, Muh. Nasrum Massi, Haerani Rasyid, Agussalim Bukhari, Hisbulla, Ilhamjaya Patellongi

Abstract Objective: To know the relationship between the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with sepsis concerning…

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Prophylactic low dose furosemide infusion effect on cardiac surgery patients with renal dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial

Prieta Adriane, Jefferson Hidayat, Adhrie Sugiarto, April Retno Susilo

Abstract Objectives: Preoperative renal dysfunction increases the risk of postoperative renal failure and mortality in cardiac surgery patients. Studies…

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The relationship between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and quick sequential organ failure assessment on Covid-19 patients’ mortality

Joice Anitha Evlin Manawan, Edward Kusuma, Maulydia

Abstract Introduction: Coronavirus disease 19 (Covid-19) transmission could lead to varied symptoms, from mild, moderate, severe, and critical symptoms…

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Differences in clinical characteristics according to diaphragmatic injury location: A retrospective observational study

Se Heon Kim, Jin Young Lee, Jin Bong Ye, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Suk Lee, Junepill Seok, Su Young Yoon, Hong Rye Kim, Mou Seop Lee, Jung Hee Choi, Yook Kim, Joong Suck Kim

Abstract Introduction: Although traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are rare, intra-abdominal organ herniation occurs more commonly in the left diaphragm because…

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Serum albumin levels as a marker for multi-organ dysfunction syndrome in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: A prospective observational study

Arie Utariani, Susy Melanie, Fajar Perdhana

Abstract Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes a severe impact on patients with comorbidities. Most of them are likely…

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Assessment of the frequency of propofol-associated hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis in adult intensive care patients

Nathan Kellock, Jerrold Perrott

Abstract Objective: Infusions of propofol have been associated with hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis; however, the incidence of these adverse…