Transverse aortic constriction (TAC) is a model that mimics pressure overload-induced left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy in mice. Alterations in immune cell functionality can promote cardiac and vascular remodeling.
Jan Lukas Kleiner+8 more
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Polymyxin B-direct hemoperfusion therapy could contribute to hemodynamics and outcomes in emergency surgical patients [PDF]
MEETING ABSTRACTS32nd International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine / Brussels, Belgium / 20-23 March ...
Goto, T+6 more
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BackgroundIntubation and extubation of ventilated patients are not risk-free procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU) and can be associated with morbidity and mortality. Intubation in the ICU is frequently required in emergency situations for patients
H. Quintard+24 more
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Haemodynamic assessment and support in sepsis and septic shock in resource-limited settings [PDF]
Background: Recommendations for haemodynamic assessment and support in sepsis and septic shock in resource-limited settings are largely lacking. Methods: A task force of six international experts in critical care medicine, all of them members of the ...
Baker, Tim+6 more
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European society of intensive care medicine study of therapeutic hypothermia (32-35 °C) for intracranial pressure reduction after traumatic brain injury (the Eurotherm3235Trial). [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and severe disability worldwide with 1,000,000 hospital admissions per annum throughout the European Union.Therapeutic hypothermia to reduce intracranial hypertension may improve patient ...
Andrews, Peter JD+12 more
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Lung and diaphragm ultrasound as predictors of success in weaning from mechanical ventilation
Background Lung and diaphragm ultrasound methods have recently been introduced to predict the outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV).
Eva Tenza-Lozano+3 more
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Predicting hypotension in perioperative and intensive care medicine [PDF]
Blood pressure is the main determinant of organ perfusion. Hypotension is common in patients having surgery and in critically ill patients. The severity and duration of hypotension are associated with hypoperfusion and organ dysfunction.
Hoppe, Phillip+4 more
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From Mechanical Ventilation to Intensive Care Medicine: A Challenge for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Intensive care medicine is a relatively new specialty, which was created in the 1950's, after invent of mechanical ventilation, which allowed caring for critically ill patients who otherwise would have died.
Guillaume Thiéry+6 more
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Background Right ventricular (RV) function is tightly coupled to afterload, yet echocardiographic indices of RV function are frequently assessed in isolation.
Emma Bowcock+8 more
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Reducing the global burden of sepsis: a positive legacy for the COVID-19 pandemic? [PDF]
European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)+2 more
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