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An investigation into the effects of commencing haemodialysis in the critically ill [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
<b>Introduction:</b> We have aimed to describe haemodynamic changes when haemodialysis is instituted in the critically ill. 3 hypotheses are tested: 1)The initial session is associated with cardiovascular instability, 2)The initial ...
Docking, R.   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Early presentation of postintubation tracheoesophageal fistula: Perioperative anesthetic management

open access: yesJournal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2012
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in adults occurs as a result of trauma, malignancy, cuff-induced tracheal necrosis from prolonged mechanical ventilation, traumatic endotracheal intubation, foreign body ingestion, prolonged presence of rigid nasogastric ...
Depinder Kaur   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Goal-directed therapy in intraoperative fluid and hemodynamic management. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Intraoperative fluid management is pivotal to the outcome and success of surgery, especially in high-risk procedures. Empirical formula and invasive static monitoring have been traditionally used to guide intraoperative fluid management and assess volume
Gutierrez, Maria Cristina   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Initial respiratory management in preterm infants and bronchopulmonary dysplasia

open access: yesClinics, 2011
BACKGROUND: Ventilator injury has been implicated in the pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Avoiding invasive ventilation could reduce lung injury, and early respiratory management may affect pulmonary outcomes.
Ester Sanz López   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics and Risk Factors of Children Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation vs. Non-prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in the PICU: A Prospective Single-Center Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
BackgroundProlonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) has become an enormous challenge in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world. Patients treated with PMV are generally in poor health. These patients represent a select cohort with significant morbidity,
Yanling Liu   +23 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender Differences in Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Patients – A Retrospective Observational Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of General Medicine, 2022
Chienhsiu Huang Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Chest Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi County, TaiwanCorrespondence: Chienhsiu Huang, Department of Internal medicine, Division of Chest medicine ...
Huang C
doaj  

Predictors of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation after Open Heart Surgery [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, 2014
Introduction: Due to the importance of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) as a postoperative complication, predicting "high-risk" patients by identifying predisposing risk factors is of important issue.
Totonchi Ziae   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early changes in rat diaphragm biology with mechanical ventilation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
To better characterize the effects of 24-hour mechanical ventilation on diaphragm, the expression of myogenic transcription factors, myosin heavy chains, and sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum calcium-ATPase pumps was examined in rats.
Cadot, Pascal   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Prolonged Glucocorticoid Treatment in ARDS: Impact on Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Systemic inflammation and duration of immobilization are strong independent risk factors for the development of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).
Hermans, Greet   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Bilateral Scapulohumeral Ankylosis after Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

open access: yesClinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 2016
This case demonstrates a rarely reported bilateral scapulohumeral bony ankylosis. A young woman developed extensive heterotopic ossifications (HOs) in both shoulder joints after being mechanically ventilated for several months at the intensive care unit in a comatose status.
van Lotten, Manon L.   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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