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Pulmonary Complications of Leukemia

Chest, 1990
T he leukemias are a diverse group ofdisorders. The natural history and management of the acute and chronic leukemias are distinctly different. Several different pulmonary complications are common in patients with any ofthe leukemias. These are dependent upon multiple factors, including the type of leukemia, the nature and time course of treatment, and
F L, Hildebrand, E C, Rosenow, T M, Habermann, H D, Tazelaar   +3 more
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Pulmonary Complications of Hemoglobinopathies

Chest, 2010
Hemoglobinopathies are diseases caused by genetic mutations that result in abnormal, dysfunctional hemoglobin molecules or lower levels of normal hemoglobin molecules. The most common hemoglobinopathies are sickle cell disease (SCD) and the thalassemias.
Rekha, Vij, Roberto F, Machado
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Perioperative pulmonary complications

Current Opinion in Critical Care, 2011
This article reviews current concepts in perioperative pulmonary management.Preoperative risk assessment tools for perioperative pulmonary complications (POPCs) are evolving for both children and adults. Intraoperative management strategies have a demonstrable effect on outcomes. Late POPCs may be preceded by clinical signs.POPCs are common and lead to
D C, Johnson, L J, Kaplan
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Postoperative pulmonary complications

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2003
Postoperative pulmonary complications, including pneumonia, bronchospasm, respiratory failure and prolonged mechanical ventilation, occur commonly and are a significant source of morbidity and mortality. This review will discuss the etiology of postoperative pulmonary complications and the interventions that reduce their risk.General anesthesia and ...
Peter, Rock, Preston B, Rich
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Pulmonary Complications of Cirrhosis

Medical Clinics of North America, 2009
Advanced liver disease and portal hypertension produce various intrathoracic complications that involve the pleural space, the lung parenchyma, and the pulmonary circulation. Dyspnea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms and signs in patients with such complications.
C, Singh, J S, Sager
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OVERVIEW OF PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS

Clinics in Chest Medicine, 1996
Pulmonary diseases continue to be important causes of illness and death in patients with HIV infection, but changes in therapy and demographics of HIV-infected populations are changing their manifestations. The risk of developing specific disorders is related to the area of residence, degree of immunosuppressions, HIV risk group, and use of ...
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Pulmonary complications of pregnancy

Clinics in Chest Medicine, 2004
Pregnancy induces significant physiologic stresses on the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems that may precipitate respiratory compromise. In addition, certain disease states that are unique to the pregnant woman, such as amniotic fluid emboli syndrome, may be associated with respiratory failure.
Adriana, Pereira, Bruce P, Krieger
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POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS

Medical Clinics of North America, 2001
Patients undergoing elective surgery first need to be screened for operative risks by reviewing factors that relate to the patient and factors that relate to the procedure they are undergoing. The identification of high-risk patients undergoing high-risk procedures may be aided by reviewing the following factors: the presence of symptomatic lung ...
E, Trayner, B R, Celli
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Pulmonary Aspergillosis Complicated by Osteomyelitis

Acta Clinica Belgica, 1991
We report on a patient with aplastic anaemia and an invasive aspergillosis of the lung with subsequent osteomyelitis of the ribs. Diagnosis was made by puncture of the soft tissues and isolation of Aspergillus fumigatus. Treatment with amphotericin B induced renal function disturbances. It was successfully replaced by AmBisome.
de Bock, R., Schrijvers, D., Peetermans, M.   +2 more
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Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Nursing Clinics of North America, 1975
J, Codd, M E, Grohar
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