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A Nomogram With Six Variables Is Useful to Predict the Risk of Acquiring Carbapenem-Resistant Microorganism Infection in ICU Patients

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant microorganism (CRO) transmission in the medical setting confers a global threat to public health. However, there is no established risk prediction model for infection due to CRO in ICU patients.
Jin Zhang, Jin Zhang, Wanjun Liu, Wanjun Liu, Wei Shi, Wei Shi, Xuanxuan Cui, Xuanxuan Cui, Yu Liu, Zongqing Lu, Zongqing Lu, Wenyan Xiao, Wenyan Xiao, Tianfeng Hua, Tianfeng Hua, Min Yang, Min Yang   +16 more
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Advanced cardiac life support training by problem based method: effect on the trainees skills, knowledge and evaluation of trainers [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) training is essential for all hospital workers, especially junior residents who might become the manager of the resuscitation team.
Ghalamkari, Marziyeh, Hosseini, Seyed Kianoosh, Mireskandari, Seyed Mohammad, Rezaei Hamami, Mohsen, Yousefshahi, Fardin   +4 more
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Severe Malnutrition Identified by the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score Is Associated With Prolonged Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay in Pneumonia Complicated With Respiratory Failure Patients Who Underwent Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
This study was to evaluate the relationship between Controlled Nutritional Status(CONUT) score and prolonged ICU stay in patients with pneumonia complicated by respiratory failure who underwent invasive mechanical ventilation. CONUT severe grade, history of smoking, hypertension, and blood transfusion were independently associated with prolonged ICU ...
Zhijuan Zheng, Guixia Peng, Yue Xiao
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Determinants of venous return in steady-state physiology and asphyxia-induced circulatory shock and arrest: an experimental study

Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 2022
Background Mean circulatory filling pressure (Pmcf) provides information on stressed volume and is crucial for maintaining venous return. This study investigated the Pmcf and other determinants of venous return in dysrhythmic and asphyxial circulatory ...
Athanasios Chalkias, Eleni Laou, Nikolaos Papagiannakis, Giolanda Varvarousi, Dimitrios Ragias, Anastasios Koutsovasilis, Demosthenes Makris, Dimitrios Varvarousis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Ioannis Pantazopoulos, Theodoros Xanthos   +10 more
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Nurses\u27 Perception of Family Presence During Resuscitation [PDF]

, 2005
Background Family witnessed resuscitation (FWR) is the concept of allowing family members at bedside during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Studies have shown that the lack of standard policies by hospitals regarding FWR forces nurses to make different ...
Njoku, Josephine
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Life Saving Skills in Dental Practice: Self‐Perceived Preparedness of Dental Students to Manage Medical Emergencies

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Recognition and management of medical emergencies in dental practice is an essential topic area in dental education. However, limited published research on the topic is available from dental institutions in lower‐middle income countries (LMICs).
Kamran Ali, Ulfat Bashir, Asma Shafique, Rebecca Glanville, Mahwish Raja, Amber Kiyani   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic Prediction Value of qSOFA, SOFA, and Admission Lactate in Septic Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Emergency Department

Emergency Medicine International, 2020
Background. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of sepsis and common presentation to emergency department (ED) with a high mortality rate.
Haijiang Zhou, Tianfei Lan, Shubin Guo
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Outcomes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the emergency department [PDF]

Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 2017
Objective: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in the prevention of death or delaying it in a person with cardiac arrest. In this regard, demographic information about patients who need CPR is vital.
Seyed Hossein Ojaghi Haghighi, Samad Shams Vahdati , Tarannom Mahmoudie, Pegah Sepehri Majd, Mohammad Mirza-Aghazadeh-Attari   +4 more
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The core competencies in hospital medicine: Procedures 2025 update

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract This article presents an updated framework from the Society of Hospital Medicine for individual learning objectives related to key procedures in hospital medicine. Building upon the 2017 framework, these objectives have been revised to reflect evolving clinical evidence, advancements, and shifts in hospital medicine practice patterns.
Satyen Nichani, Megan E. Brooks, Christine Bryson, Nick Fitterman, Meltiady Issa, Michael Lukela, Nick Marzano, Kelly Sopko, Joseph R. Sweigart   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between statins use and mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis included myocardial injury: a retrospective cohort study

European Journal of Medical Research
Background The treatment of patients with sepsis included myocardial injury (SIMI) remains a subject of debate. Given the pharmacological effects of statins in both sepsis and cardiovascular disease, this study aimed to investigate the association ...
Shuxing Wei, Yiming Dong, Yanqian Su, Ying Chen, Xiya Wang, Hongmeng Dong, Danlei Weng, Yue Hu, Shubin Guo, Xue Mei, Wenqing Ji   +10 more
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