Successful Treatment of a Neonate with Idiopathic Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension with Inhaled Nitric Oxide via Nasal Cannula without Mechanical Ventilation. [PDF]
We report a case study of a term neonate presenting with oxygen desaturation without respiratory distress or acidosis, despite receiving 100% oxygen through a nasal cannula.
Lakshminrusimha, Satyan+2 more
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Randomized preclinical study of machine perfusion in vascularized composite allografts
This study was designed to identify the optimum machine perfusion parameters for preservation of limbs before transplantation, and determine whether this was better than cold storage. Normothermic machine perfusion at a pressure of 70 mmHg (NMP‐70) provided superior preservation to cold storage after transplantation.
K. R. Amin+7 more
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Assessment of severe malaria in a multicenter, phase III, RTS, S/AS01 malaria candidate vaccine trial: case definition, standardization of data collection and patient care. [PDF]
BACKGROUND\ud \ud An effective malaria vaccine, deployed in conjunction with other malaria interventions, is likely to substantially reduce the malaria burden. Efficacy against severe malaria will be a key driver for decisions on implementation.
Amanda Leach+18 more
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Rituximab induced pulmonary edema managed with extracorporeal life support [PDF]
Though rare, rituximab has been reported to induce severe pulmonary edema. We describe the first report of ECLS utilization for this indication. A 31-year-old female with severe thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura developed florid pulmonary edema after ...
Aguilar, Patrick+6 more
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Context Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease with major morbidity and mortality. Hypoventilation occurring with hypercapnia of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) worsens respiratory acidosis ...
Magdi A Lolah+2 more
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Background. Acidemia has been long thought to lead to hemodynamic compromise. While some literature to date challenges this idea, there is no consensus on this topic. Case Summary.
Evan Merle, Saad Zaatari, Rory Spiegel
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Intraoperative Hyperkalemia Leading to Ventricular Tachycardia during Laparoscopic Renal Transplant [PDF]
Chronic kidney disease, consequent upon a variety of causes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Renal transplantation is the preferred therapeutic approach for these patients.
Prachi Kadam+2 more
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Role of acute respiratory diseases in pathogenesis of distal limb infections in cattle
According to current concepts, ruminal and metabolic acidosis occur due to feeding cattle mainly with preserved acidic feeds such as silage and haylage. However, errors in feeding are not the only etiological factor leading to acidosis.
A. D. Alekseev+4 more
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Congenital bilateral abductor vocal cord palsy in previous cesarean section in pregnancy - a case report [PDF]
A 34 year old G2P1L1 at 35 weeks 6 days previous LSCS with bilateral congenital vocal cord palsy was referred to our tertiary care hospital with worsening of congenital stridor.
Meena Priyadharshini V+2 more
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Point-of-care measurement of blood lactate in children admitted with febrile illness to an African District Hospital. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Lactic acidosis is a consistent predictor of mortality owing to severe infectious disease, but its detection in low-income settings is limited to the clinical sign of "deep breathing" because of the lack of accessible technology for its ...
Acierno+22 more
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