Prognostic value of pulmonary dead space in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome. [PDF]
A study published in the previous issue of Critical Care demonstrates that measurement of the pulmonary dead-space fraction is superior to hypoxemia as an indicator of a favorable physiologic response to prone positioning in patients with severe acute ...
Kallet, Richard H, Matthay, Michael A
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ABSTRACT Background B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and while most children in high‐resource settings are cured, therapy carries risks for long‐term toxicities. Understanding parents’ concerns about these late effects is essential to guide anticipatory support and inform evolving therapeutic approaches ...
Kellee N. Parker +7 more
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A Case Report of Infective Endocarditic Induced Acute Renal Failure
Introduction: Prevalence of infective endocarditic induced renal failure is 1-3% and is one of the causes of deterioration of patient or cessation of antibiotic therapy and also delay in treatment duration and medical response.
Shahram Homayonfar +2 more
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Background and Objective: Acute pain services (APSs) in schema to its name primarily aim to manage acute postoperative pain. A meticulous and comprehensive APS leads to the prevention of acute pain developing into persistent chronic postsurgical pain ...
Jyotsna Agarwal +5 more
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Non-Traumatic Abdominal Emergencies
Conventional ultrasound imaging (US) is the first-line investigation in acute non-traumatic abdominal emergencies, but sometimes it needs further examinations, such as computed tomography (CT), to reach a certain diagnosis.
Diletta Cozzi +7 more
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Avoiding admissions : the most cost effective delivery of acute care to residents of aged-care facilities in the Hutt Valley : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Business Studies in Management at Massey University [PDF]
The highest annual costs of health care occur in the last one to two years of life. The most expensive part of health care provision during this period is aged-residential care.
Turner, Nicola Nell
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Pathophysiology of acute experimental pancreatitis: Lessons from genetically engineered animal models and new molecular approaches [PDF]
The incidence of acute pancreatitis is growing and worldwide population-based studies report a doubling or tripling since the 1970s. 25% of acute pancreatitis are severe and associated with histological changes of necrotizing pancreatitis. There is still
Anne Barbara Tietz +38 more
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ABSTRACT Background The delipid extracorporeal lipoprotein filter from plasma (DELP) treatment can effectively reduce blood lipid, increase blood flow, and improve neurological deficits in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, its effect on vision and retinal microcirculation in stroke patients has never been reported.
Ning Li +9 more
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Evaluation of systemic immune-inflammation index in acute deep vein thrombosis: A propensity-matched [PDF]
Mehmet Tort +3 more
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Background: In addition to Ranson’s criteria, computed tomography severity index (CTSI), and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, the presence of local or systemic complications can predict severe acute pancreatitis (AP).
Partha Chakraborty +5 more
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