Morbidity and cost burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in early onset ventilator-associated pneumonia
AF Shorr, YP Tabak, V Gupta, RS Johannes, LZ Liu… - Critical Care, 2006 - Springer
Introduction To gain a better understanding of the clinical and economic outcomes
associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in patients …
associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in patients …
Mechanical power during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and hospital mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Background Mechanical power (MP) refers to the energy delivered by a ventilator to the
respiratory system per unit of time. MP referenced to predicted body weight (PBW) or …
respiratory system per unit of time. MP referenced to predicted body weight (PBW) or …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia and ICU mortality in severe ARDS patients ventilated according to a lung-protective strategy
JM Forel, F Voillet, D Pulina, A Gacouin, G Perrin… - Critical Care, 2012 - Springer
Introduction Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) may contribute to the mortality
associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We aimed to determine the …
associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We aimed to determine the …
Implementation of an optimal fluid management protocol using the PiCCO system delays development of ARDS secondary to severe sepsis
N Saito, T Yagi, Y Hara, H Matsumoto, K Mashiko - Critical Care, 2012 - Springer
Methods A retrospective study was conducted in a Japanese mixed ICU of a tertiary-care
teaching hospital from July 2007 to March 2011. Our protocol includes daily volume …
teaching hospital from July 2007 to March 2011. Our protocol includes daily volume …
Heparin-like effect in postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients
M Ranucci, E Baryshnikova, G Isgrò, C Carlucci… - Critical Care, 2014 - Springer
Introduction Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the anticoagulant of choice for extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but bivalirudin can be used as an alternative. The purpose …
membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but bivalirudin can be used as an alternative. The purpose …
Effects of volume resuscitation on splanchnic perfusion in canine model of severe sepsis induced by live Escherichia coli infusion
CE Lagoa, LFP de Figueiredo, RJ Cruz, E Silva… - Critical Care, 2004 - Springer
Introduction We conducted the present study to investigate whether early large-volume
crystalloid infusion can restore gut mucosal blood flow and mesenteric oxygen metabolism …
crystalloid infusion can restore gut mucosal blood flow and mesenteric oxygen metabolism …
Following severe injury, hypocholesterolemia improves with convalescence but persists with organ failure or onset of infection
CM Dunham, MH Fealk, WE Sever - Critical Care, 2003 - Springer
Introduction Our primary objective was to determine the impact of traumatic injury, onset of
infection, organ/metabolic dysfunction, and mortality on serum cholesterol. Methods During …
infection, organ/metabolic dysfunction, and mortality on serum cholesterol. Methods During …
Effect of extracorporeal liver support by MARS and Prometheus on serum cytokines in acute-on-chronic liver failure
V Stadlbauer, P Krisper, R Aigner, B Haditsch, A Jung… - Critical care, 2006 - Springer
Introduction Cytokines are believed to play an important role in acute-on-chronic liver failure
(ACLF). Extracorporeal liver support systems may exert beneficial effects in ACLF via …
(ACLF). Extracorporeal liver support systems may exert beneficial effects in ACLF via …
Prediction of mortality in adult patients with severe acute lung failure receiving veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a prospective observational study
TB Enger, A Philipp, V Videm, M Lubnow, A Wahba… - Critical care, 2014 - Springer
Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) can be a life-
saving therapy in patients with severe acute lung failure refractory to conventional therapy …
saving therapy in patients with severe acute lung failure refractory to conventional therapy …
Duration of veno-arterial extracorporeal life support (VA ECMO) and outcome: an analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry
M Smith, A Vukomanovic, D Brodie, R Thiagarajan… - Critical care, 2017 - Springer
Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is an effective
rescue therapy for severe cardiorespiratory failure, but morbidity and mortality are high. We …
rescue therapy for severe cardiorespiratory failure, but morbidity and mortality are high. We …