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Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in high-risk pulmonary infections: a clinical review [PDF]

, 2014
The aim of this article was to review the role of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in acute pulmonary infectious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), H1N1 and tuberculosis, and to assess the risk of disease transmission with the use ...
Ambrosino, Nicolino, Depuydt, Pieter, Esquinas, Antonio M, Gay, Peter, Girault, Christophe, Han, Fang, Hui, David S, International NIV Network, on behalf of the, Papadakos, Peter J, Pravinkumar, S Egbert, Scala, Raffaele, Soroksky, Arie   +11 more
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Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is associated with improved symptom management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization for children with cancer. Despite this, variation persists in how PPC is understood, operationalized, and integrated within pediatric oncology programs. In particular, ambiguity surrounding
Leeat Granek, Lori Wiener, Stephanie Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Donna Johnston, Fyeza Hasan, Adam Rapoport, Nathasha Datoo, Kimberley Widger, Sumit Gupta, Karen Fergus, Anthony K. C. Chan, Alisha Kassam, Emily McCullogh, Dave Lysecki   +13 more
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Correlation between the radial artery resistance index and the systemic vascular resistance index: a cross-sectional study

The Ultrasound Journal
Introduction Ultrasound measurement of the radial resistance index (RRI) in the anatomical snuffbox has been proposed as a useful method for assessing the systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI).
Edith Elianna Rodríguez Aparicio, David Fernando Almanza Hernández, Cristhian Rubio Ramos, María Paula Moreno Knudsen, David Rene Rodriguez Lima   +4 more
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Clinical profile and outcome in a paediatric intensive care unit in Pakistan [PDF]

, 2009
Paediatric critical care medicine is a relatively new subspecialty in Pakistan. The clinical profile and outcomes of children admitted in the PICU (paediatric intensive care unit) were retrospectively reviewed from January to December 2007.
Bano, Surraiya, Haque, Anwarul
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibition with simvastatin in acute lung injury to reduce pulmonary dysfunction (HARP-2) trial : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

, 2012
Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common devastating clinical syndrome characterized by life-threatening respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and multiple organ failure.
A Mercat, AM Cheung, C Brun-Buisson, C Rossi, Cecilia M O’Kane, Christine McNally, Daniel F McAuley, DJ Kor, Excellence NIfHaC, F Gao Smith, Gavin D Perkins, GD Rubenfeld, GR Bernard, Grainne Crealey, Irish Critical Care Trials Group, John G Laffey, KF Schulz, LA Curtis, Lynn Murphy, M Shyamsundar, MA Matthay, Mark Cross, Michael Stevenson, MS Herridge, RG Brower, S Harvey, SE Erickson, T Craig, The ARDS Network investigators, The EuroQol Group, TR Craig, TW Felton   +31 more
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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often exhibit early deficits in muscle and movement competence, which can compromise long‐term health. Integrative neuromuscular training (INT), a multifaceted approach combining fundamental movement activities with strength exercises, may help address these deficits during ...
Anna Maria Markarian, Robert U. Newton, Dennis R. Taaffe, Nicholas G. Gottardo, Santosh Valvi, Carolyn J. Peddle‐McIntyre, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Daniel A. Galvão   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced Critical Care Practitioners – Practical experience of implementing the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Curriculum in a London Critical Care Unit [PDF]

Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 2017
With a chronic shortage of doctors in intensive care, alternative roles are being explored. One of these is the role of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner. The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Curriculum was developed by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and is used to provide a structured programme of training. The Advanced Critical Care
Geraldine Lee, Jo-Anne Gilroy, Alistair Ritchie, Vimal Grover, Keetje Gull, Pascale Gruber   +5 more
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A readers' guide to the interpretation of diagnostic test properties: clinical example of sepsis [PDF]

, 2018
Background: One of the most challenging practical and daily problems in intensive care medicine is the interpretation of the results from diagnostic tests.
Bachmann, Lucas, Fischer, Joachim, Jaeschke, Roman   +2 more
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Epidemiology, patterns of care, and mortality for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome in intensive care units in 50 countries [PDF]

, 2016
IMPORTANCE: Limited information exists about the epidemiology, recognition, management, and outcomes of patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Alejandro, Risso V., Alvarez, Javier, Bellani, Giacomo, Bettini, Lisandro R., Bisso, Mariano Carboni, Brochard, Laurent, Cani, Alma, Cardonnet, Luis P., Chena, Ariel, Conti, Sara, Daldin, Julio, Dellera, Christian, Esteban, Andres, Estenssoro, Elisa, Fan, Eddy, Fernandez, Ruben O., Francois, Guy M., Gattinoni, Luciano, Grubissich, Nicolas, Ilutovich, Santiago, Insaurralde, Carolina S., Laffey, John G., Larsson, Anders, Lovazzano, Pablo, Madotto, Fabiana, McAuley, Daniel F., Nunci, Lordian, Osman, Emilio M., Pellegrini, Carlos A., Pesenti, Antonio, Pham, Tài, Plotnikow, Gustavo A., Pozo, Norberto C., Rabboni, Francesca, Ranieri, Marco, Rubenfeld, Gordon, Saenz, María G., Schultz, Marcus J., Setten, Mariano G., Simonis, Fabienne D., Slutsky, Arthur S., Sula, Hektor, Thompson, B. Taylor, Tiribelli, Norberto, van Haren, Frank, Vasquez, Daniela N., Villar, Veronica, Vinzio, Mauricio, Wrigge, Hermann, Zazu, Alan   +49 more
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Clinical and Biological Features of Response in Resistant Neuroblastoma to 131I‐Metaiodobenzylguanidine Radiotherapy in the Anti‐GD2 Immunotherapy Era

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background 131I‐metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I‐MIBG) radiotherapy is a key treatment for relapsed and refractory (R/R) neuroblastoma (NB). Patients with R/R disease treated in the modern era are increasingly exposed to anti‐GD2 immunotherapy, which exerts selective pressure and may modify both tumor cell state and microenvironment.
Benjamin J. Lerman, Katherine K. Matthay, Fabienne Hollinger, Catriona Black, Ann A. Lazar, Miguel Pampaloni, Steven G. DuBois, Kieuhoa T. Vo   +7 more
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