Introduction Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a diffuse cerebral dysfunction
induced by the immuno-inflammatory response to infection. Elevated levels of the brain …

Introduction In septic shock, assessment of cardiac function often relies on invasive central
venous oxygen saturation (ScvO 2). Ventricular strain is a non-invasive method of assessing …

Methods We performed a retrospective observational study on patients admitted to the ICU
for refractory CS from January 2010 to November 2014. Patients with postcardiotomy and/or …

Background Lung diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have a
high incidence worldwide. The current drug therapies for ARDS have supportive effects …

Introduction Whereas most studies focus on laboratory and clinical research, little is known
about the causes of death and risk factors for death in critically ill patients. Methods Three …

Introduction Despite recent interest in measurement of central venous oxygen saturation
(ScvO 2), there are no published data describing the pattern of ScvO 2 changes after major …

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine whether the degree of fluid
responsiveness in critically ill septic patients is related to baseline mixed venous oxygen …

Introduction The objective of the present study was to explore a continuous intravenous
furosemide regimen that adapts to urine output in neonates treated with extracorporeal …

Introduction The prognostic value of continuous monitoring of tissue oxygen saturation (StO
2) during early goal-directed therapy of critically ill patients has not been investigated. We …

Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) provides
lifesaving support for cardiopulmonary failure, complications may increase mortality, with …