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Stress induced cardiomyopathy complicated by cardiogenic shock: A non-survivor case

Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2018
Stress induced cardiomyopathy complicated by refractory cardiogenic shock is challenging as treatment by inotropes and vasopressors may be ineffective.
M. Abouelwafa, Alia Abdelfattah, Waheed Radwan, Akram Bary, M. Khaled, Wael Samy, M. Yousry, A. Saed, Mahmood Saad   +8 more
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Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2016
Background. Caring for critically ill patients is complex and resource intensive. An approach to monitor and compare the function of different intensive care units (ICUs) is needed to optimize outcomes for patients and the health system as a whole ...
Carla A. Chrusch, Claudio M. Martin, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care Project   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio is Associated with the Requirement and the Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Study

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2022
Background. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high in-hospital mortality and most ARDS patients require ventilatory support.
Lijuan Yang, Chang Gao, Ying He, Xiaowan Wang, Ling Yang, Shiqi Guo, Jiahao Chen, Siyu He, Yuanxiao Sun, Ye Gao, Qiang Guo   +10 more
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Secreted TGF-β1 Restores Treg/Th17 Skewing Induced by Lipopolysaccharide and Hypoxia Challenge via miR-155 Suppression

Stem Cells International, 2022
Background. Regulatory T cell (Treg)/T helper (Th) 17 skewing is important in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cell- (MSC-) secreted transforming growth factor- (TGF-) β1 on CD4 ...
Ming Xue, Xiwen Zhang, Jianxiao Chen, Feng Liu, Jingyuan Xu, Jianfeng Xie, Yi Yang, Weiping Yu, Haibo Qiu   +8 more
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Relationship between Nonhepatic Serum Ammonia Levels and Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Emergency Medicine International, 2023
Objectives. Nonhepatic hyperammonemia often occurs in patients with sepsis. Ammonia plays an essential role in the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.
Pei Wang, Jia Yan, Qiqing Shi, Fei Yang, Xuguang Li, Yuehao Shen, Haiying Liu, Keliang Xie, Lina Zhao   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predicting costs of mental health care: a critical literature review [PDF]

, 2007
Cost evaluation research in the mental health field is being increasingly recognized as a way to achieve a more effective deployment of scarce resources.
Amaddeo, F., Barbui, C., Jones, J., Tansella, M.   +3 more
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Small Extracellular Vesicles Secreted by iPSC-Derived MSCs Ameliorate Pulmonary Inflammation and Lung Injury Induced by Sepsis through Delivery of miR-125b-5p

Journal of Immunology Research, 2023
Background. Sepsis-induced acute lung injury is a common critical illness in intensive care units with no effective treatment is currently available.
Wei Peng, Yun Yang, Jiaquan Chen, Zeyao Xu, Yuanlei Lou, Qi Li, Ning Zhao, Kejian Qian, Fen Liu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

AKI patients have worse long-term outcomes, especially in the immediate post-ICU period [PDF]

, 2012
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with worse outcome in the acute phase of acute illness but also in the chronic phase. In a large Danish study in this issue of Critical Care, 1-year mortality was higher in patients with AKI than in patients ...
De Corte, Wouter, Hoste, Eric
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Critical Care Ultrasonography and Its Application for COVID-19 [PDF]

, 2020
Ultrasound has developed as an invaluable tool in diagnosis and proper management in the intensive care unit (ICU). Application of critical care ultrasonography is quite distinct from the routine comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound exam, because the ...
Chong, MD, Weelic, Hai, MD, Yang, Liu, MD, Ji-Bin, Liu, MD, Xi, Ma, MD, Bin   +4 more
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It's about time: WHO and partners release programming strategies for postpartum family planning [PDF]

, 2014
The postpartum period is a critical time to address high unmet family planning need and to reduce the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. Practical tools are included in the new resource for integrating postpartum family planning at points when women ...
Egan, Shannon, Gaffield, Mary Eluned, Temmerman, Marleen   +2 more
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