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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…

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Correlation between cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy and macrohemodynamic changes post-fluid resuscitation in the Sus scrofa model of hemorrhagic shock

Yogi Prawira, Antonius Hocky Pudjiadi, Rismala Dewi

Abstracts Objectives: Current resuscitation approaches focus on macrohemodynamic circulation, whereas adequate tissue perfusion and target organ oxygen delivery should…

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Diaphragm dysfunction and weaning failure in the ventilated critically ill patient: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Darma Putra Sitepu, Dewi Larasati, Yohanes Wolter Hendrik George, Rudyanto Soedono

Abstract Introduction: Diaphragm dysfunction following mechanical ventilation is associated with weaning failure from the ventilator in critically ill patients,…

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Correlation between galectin-3 and troponin I in COVID-19 ICU patients: A pilot study on galectin-3

Marilaeta Cindryani, IMG Widnyana, Ni Made Ayu Wulansari, IB Rangga Wibhuti, Made Wiryana, Rudyanto Sedono, Aldy Heriwardito

Abstract Due to its expression by macrophages, galectin-3 is among the most recently studied biomarkers. It is likely involved…

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The quick sequential organ failure assessment score for predicting outcome in patients with sepsis and evidence of multiorgan failure at the time of emergency department presentation

Adel Reda AI Ghozy, M. El Hallage, M. Khalid, K. Abdalla

Abstract Background: Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction due to an inflammatory immune response triggered by an…

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First-week energy deficit and mortality in critically ill Covid-19 patients

Niken Puruhita, Febe Christianto, Luciana Sutanto, Banundari Rachmawati, Sofyan Harahap, Muchlis Adi Sofro, Retnaningsih, I. Riwanto, Hertanto W. Subagio

Abstract Introduction: Risk factors for mortality of critically ill Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were older age, use of a…

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Role of cumulative fluid balance, intraabdominal pressure, diaphragm excursion, and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio on the difficulty of the weaning process from mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients

Anung Darmawan, Indro Mulyono, Andi Ade Wijaya

Abstract Objective: The weaning process of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients could face resistance from multifactorial causes and…

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Incidence and factors associated with bleeding in critically ill medical patients on pharmacological prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis in intensive care unit – a single-center observational study from South India

Gowtam Mukhesh, Sudha Madhavan, Viswanathan Pandurangan, Devasena Srinivasan, Emmanuel Bhaskar, Lakshmi Marappa

Abstract Objective: This study was aimed to assess the incidence of bleeding and factors associated with bleeding among critically…