Lung ultrasound (LUS) and mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) patients. Abstract Aims Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a widely used technique to assess de‐aeration in critically ill patients with respiratory failure. There is paucity of data on LUS in cardiogenic shock (CS).
Guido Tavazzi+19 more
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Neonatal Shock: Current Dilemmas and Future Research Avenues
Neonatal shock presents a complex clinical challenge and is one of the leading causes of mortality. Traditionally, neonatal shock is equated to hypotension, and therapeutics are often initiated based on low blood pressure (BP) values alone. This fails to
Vijay Kumar Krishnegowda+3 more
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Assessment of outcome over a 10-year period of patients admitted to a multidisciplinary adult intensive care unit with haematological and solid tumours [PDF]
Publisher's copy made available with the permission of the publisher © Australian Society of AnaesthetistsThe risk factors for time to mortality, censored at 30 days, of patients admitted to an adult teaching hospital ICU with haematological and solid ...
Moran, J., Solomon, P., Williams, P.
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Cerebral effects of commonly used vasopressor-inotropes: a study in newborn piglets.
BackgroundDespite widespread use in sick infants, it is still debated whether vasopressor-inotropes have direct cerebral effects that might affect neurological outcome.
Gitte H Hahn+4 more
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Congestion, decongestion, renal function and diuretics in (ESC) heart failure
ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 730-732, April 2025.
Jan Biegus+2 more
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Regional outbreak of parvovirus B19 acute myocarditis in preschool children
We recently came across an outbreak of parvovirus B19 related acute myocarditis in preschool children in a specific region in northern Greece. The children exhibited serious morbidity and mortality. All children had very poor left ventricular ejection fraction and required inotropic intensive care unit support.
Filippos‐Paschalis Rorris+3 more
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Remifentanil reduces the release of biochemical markers of myocardial damage after coronary artery bypass surgery: A randomized trial [PDF]
Objective: Opioids, including remifentanil, have been demonstrated to confer cardiac protection against ischemia reperfusion injury in animals. This study evaluated whether remifentanil preconditioning is protective in first-time elective on-pump ...
Huang, Z, Irwin, MG, Ji, S, Wong, GTC
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Rare but relevant: Hydrocarbons and sudden sniffing syndrome
Abstract Inhaled hydrocarbon‐associated sudden collapse (IHASC), often referred to as ‘sudden sniffing death syndrome’ is a critical and often fatal event linked to the inhalation of volatile hydrocarbons, primarily occurring in adolescents and young adults. This syndrome manifests as sudden cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, typically occurring during
Ingrid Berling+1 more
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Safety of enoxaparin in patients implanted with continuous flow left ventricular assist devices
There was no significant difference in major bleeding or thromboembolic events between patients who received enoxaparin 1 mg/kg every 12 h (LMWH) or intravenous unfractionated heparin (IV UFH) for bridging of a subtherapeutic INR 60 days after implantation of a CF‐LVAD.
Rachel C. Klosko+4 more
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Inotropes for preterm babies during the transition period after birth: friend or foe? [PDF]
During the transition to extrauterine life, preterm infants are at high risk of developing circulatory failure. Currently, hypotension is used as major diagnostic criteria for starting treatments such as fluid boluses, inotropes or steroids.
Rabe, Heike, Rojas-Anaya, Hector
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