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External flail chest stabilization; The simple, low-cost way [PDF]

Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, 2021
Flail chest is a life-threatening clinical entity which can be complicated by respiratory insufficiency. Paradoxical motion of a part of chest wall is the basic cause to put the blame on.
Efstratios Apostolakis, Nikolaos A Papakonstantinou, Alexandra Liakopoulou, Serafeim Chlapoutakis   +3 more
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Interpretation of continuously measured vital signs data of COVID-19 patients by nurses and physicians at the general ward: A mixed methods study.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundContinuous monitoring of vital signs is introduced at general hospital wards to detect patient deterioration. Interpretation and response currently rely on experience and expert opinion.
Harriët M R van Goor, Martine J M Breteler, Lisette Schoonhoven, Cor J Kalkman, Kim van Loon, Karin A H Kaasjager   +5 more
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Delayed Respiratory Insufficiency and Extramuscular Abnormalities in Selenoprotein N-Related Myopathies

Frontiers in Neurology, 2021
Background: Selenoprotein N-related myopathies (SEPN1-RMs) are a subset of congenital myopathies caused by mutations of Selenoprotein N gene (SELENON or SEPN1).
Shu Zhang, Lin Lei, Zhirong Fan, Shengyao Su, Jianying Duo, Qinrong Luan, Yan Lu, Li Di, Min Wang, Yuwei Da   +9 more
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Vascular changes in the retina in patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2014
Background/Aim. Chronic respiratory insufficiency is a pathological state which occurs as a result of respiratory system inability to maintain normal gas exchange between the outside air and circulating blood.
Adžić-Zečević Antoaneta, Milojko Biljana, Janićijević-Petrović Mirjana A.   +2 more
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Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure for Non-invasive Respiratory Support of Foals

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Respiratory insufficiency and pulmonary health are important considerations in equine neonatal care. As the majority of foals are bred for athletic pursuits, strategies for respiratory support of compromised foals are of particular importance.
Sharanne L. Raidal, Chee Sum Melanie Catanchin, Lexi Burgmeestre, Chris T. Quinn   +3 more
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Circadian patterns of heart rate, respiratory rate and skin temperature in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

PLoS ONE, 2022
RationaleVital signs follow circadian patterns in both healthy volunteers and critically ill patients, which seem to be influenced by disease severity in the latter. In this study we explored the existence of circadian patterns in heart rate, respiratory
Harriët M R van Goor, Kim van Loon, Martine J M Breteler, Cornelis J Kalkman, Karin A H Kaasjager   +4 more
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Acute Respiratory Insufficiency After Adenotonsillectomy

Haseki Tıp Bülteni, 2013
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the frequently performed surgical procedures in children and the most common complications of this procedure are bleeding and respiratory insufficiency. Here, we present a 20-month-old boy who was born prematurely.
Öznur Şen, Nermin Ünal, Ebru İskenderoğlu, Nurdan Aydın, Mehmet Toptaş, Ecder Özenç   +5 more
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Novel mutation of the FHL1 gene associated with congenital myopathy and early respiratory muscles involvement: a case report

Journal of Biochemical and Clinical Genetics, 2020
Background: Congenital myopathies are a diverse group of diseases that share features from the early onset of symptoms in the first year of life, such as hypotonia, muscle weakness, and developmental delays, and are often associated with respiratory ...
Rana Almutairi, Sara Alrashidi, Muhammed Umair, Maha Alshalan, Lamia Alsubaie, Taghrid Aloraini, Ahmed Al Ahmad, Ahmed Alfares, Fuad Al Mutairi   +8 more
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Association of Continuously Measured Vital Signs With Respiratory Insufficiency in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: Retrospective Cohort Study

Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 2022
BackgroundContinuous monitoring of vital signs has the potential to assist in the recognition of deterioration of patients admitted to the general ward.
Harriet M R van Goor, Lisette M Vernooij, Martine J M Breteler, Cor J Kalkman, Karin A H Kaasjager, Kim van Loon   +5 more
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Schistosomiasis: a case of severe infection with fatal outcome

Autopsy and Case Reports, 2012
Schistosomiasis is one of the most common parasitic diseases, still considered of public health significance. Acute schistosomiasis is of difficult diagnosis and therefore has been overlooked, misdiagnosed, underestimated and underreported in endemic ...
Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira, Fernando Peixoto Ferraz de Campos, João Gabriel Ramos, João Augusto dos Santos Martines, Elizabeth Im Myung Kim, Luciana Andréa Avena Smeili   +5 more
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