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Recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax six years after VATS pleurectomy: evidence for formation of neopleura

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020
Background Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) is considered an absolute and definitive contraindication for scuba diving and professional flying, unless bilateral surgical pleurectomy is performed.
Peter Germonpre, Elke Van Renterghem, Nicolas Dechamps, Thierry Onghena, Joke Van Aken   +4 more
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Clinical review: Goal-directed therapy in high risk surgical patients [PDF]

, 2009
A small group of patients account for the majority of peri-operative morbidity and mortality. These 'high-risk' patients have a poor outcome due to their inability to meet the oxygen transport demands imposed on them by the nature of the surgical ...
Lees, N, Rhodes, A, Hamilton, M
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Exercise Capacity, Physical Activity, Fatigue, and Neurocognitive Function in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk of reduced exercise capacity, decreased physical activity levels, persistent fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits. The aim was to investigate exercise capacity and physical activity levels of adult survivors of childhood ALL and their associations with ...
Laura Jess, Gustaf Glavå, Simon Skau, Hans‐Georg Kuhn, Maria Bäck, Marianne Jarfelt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

High Flow Oxygen Therapy – Risks and Rewards

Journal of Mechanical Ventilation, 2023
Introduction High Flow Oxygen Therapy via Nasal Cannula (HFNC) has documented advantages over conventional oxygen therapy (COT). It’s been noted to improve the survival rate among patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, and potentially ...
Stephen Tunnell
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcome and prognostic factors of patients treated in the intensive care unit for carbon monoxide poisoning

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2019
Background: Carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas, is one of the common causes of poisoning-related deaths worldwide. CO poisoning can result in hypoxic brain damage and death, but intensive care can improve the likely outcome for critically
Wei-Chih Liao, Wen-Chien Cheng, Biing-Ru Wu, Wei-Chun Chen, Chih-Yu Chen, Chia-Hung Chen, Chih-Yen Tu, Te-Chun Hsia   +7 more
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Long-term oxygen therapy in Japan: history, present status, and current problems [PDF]

, 2013
Historically, the progress of long term-oxygen therapy (LTOT) in Japan has been characterized by collaboration among academicgroups, policy makers, and industrial companies.
Ishii, Takeo, Motegi, Takashi, Hattori, Kumiko, Kida, Kozui; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Infection, and Oncology Respiratory Care Clinic, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan, Kumiko Hattori, Takashi Motegi, Kozui Kida, Takeo Ishii   +7 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy services at the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital hyperbaric oxygen therapy Center: A retrospective epidemiological study

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Introduction The aim of this retrospective epidemiological study is to analyze the characteristics and caseload of patients treated at the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) Center in Hong Kong from 2018 to ...
Kin Bong Tang, Hiu Kwan Suen, Wing Wa Yan   +2 more
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Effect of DFPP on Ferroptosis in Peripheral Blood CD14+ Monocytes of Hyperlipidemic Patients Involving the ACSL4/LPCAT3/ALOX5 Pathway

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although statins are the cornerstone of lipid‐lowering therapy, their use may be limited in some patients by adverse effects. This study evaluated the possible impact of non‐drug treatment using double‐filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) on CD14+
Yun Cheng, Lan Li, Qingmei Yang, Meipeng Wu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source