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Prognosis predictive value of the Oxford Acute Severity of Illness Score for sepsis: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

PeerJ, 2019
Background The Oxford Acute Severity of Illness Score (OASIS) has shown fair prognosis predictive value in critically ill patients, but its predictive value has not been assessed in septic patients.
Qingui Chen, Lishan Zhang, Shanhui Ge, Wanmei He, Mian Zeng   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Estimation of the national disease burden of influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness in Kenya and Guatemala : a novel methodology [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Knowing the national disease burden of severe influenza in low-income countries can inform policy decisions around influenza treatment and prevention.
Njuguna Henry, Mott, Joshua A., Kim A. Lindblade (265496), Henry Njuguna, Marc-Alain Widdowson, Mwanajuma Ngama (132330), Sonja J Olsen, Kim A Lindblade, Katz Mark A., Sidi Kazungu (382842), Joshua A. Mott (382843), Summers Aimee, McCracken John, Wences Arvelo, Sammy Khagayi, John McCracken, Khagayi Sammy, Kazungu Sidi, Aimee Summers (382838), Fuller James A., Marc-Alain Widdowson (123352), D. James Nokes (68994), Daniel R. Feikin (153640), Njuguna, Henry, Fuller, James A., Ngama, Mwanajuma, Daniel R Feikin, Joshua A Mott, Emukule Gideon, Sonja J. Olsen (226208), McCracken, John, Mark A. Katz (310324), Wences Arvelo (358137), Kazungu, Sidi, Mark A Katz, Nivaldo Linares-Perez, Nivaldo Linares-Perez (382840), Nokes D. James, Katz, Mark A., Mott Joshua A., Arvelo Wences, Sidi Kazungu, Olsen Sonja J., Summers, Aimee, Feikin, Daniel R., Olsen, Sonja J., Mwanajuma Ngama, Henry Njuguna (319757), Lindblade Kim A., James A Fuller, John McCracken (382841), Gideon Emukule, James A. Fuller (382837), Linares-Perez Nivaldo, Nokes, D. James, Arvelo, Wences, Emukule, Gideon, Gideon Emukule (336782), Widdowson Marc-Alain, D James Nokes, Linares-Perez, Nivaldo, Khagayi, Sammy, Ngama Mwanajuma, Aimee Summers, Sammy Khagayi (382839), Widdowson, Marc-Alain, Lindblade, Kim A., Feikin Daniel R.   +67 more
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Severity of illness index for surgical departments in a Cuban hospital: revalidation study

Medwave, 2017
In the context of the evaluation of hospital services, the incorporation of severity indices allows an essential control variable for performance comparisons in time and space through risk adjustment. The severity index for surgical services was developed in 1999 and validated as a general index for surgical services.
Amadys, Armas-Bencomo, Teddy Osmin, Tamargo-Barbeito, Edelberto, Fuentes-Valdés, Rosa Eugenia, Jiménez-Paneque   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Use of the Obstetric Early Warning Score in emergency triage for pregnant trauma patients: a retrospective cross-sectional study on a tool for early hospitalization decision-making [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury
Purpose Traumatic injuries during pregnancy present significant challenges for emergency providers, necessitating rapid assessment to ensure the safety of both mother and fetus.
Figen Topalak, Selen Acehan, Salim Satar, Muge Gulen, Sarper Sevdimbas, Kadir Nigiz, Mehmet Gorur, Ali İsa Aslan, Ihsan Dengiz   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlates of Illness Severity in Infectious Mononucleosis [PDF]

, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Understanding the spectrum and frequencies of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) complications and markers of illness severity in immunocompetent patients with primary EBV infection will inform management of patients with EBV-related illnesses ...
Odame, John, Khodai-Booran, Nasser, Stephens, Derek, Robinson, Joan, Yeung, Simon, Mazzulli, Tony, Allen, Upton D   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Semi-quantitative visual assessment of chest radiography is associated with clinical outcomes in critically ill patients

Respiratory Research, 2019
Background Respiratory pathology is a major driver of mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU), even in the absence of a primary respiratory diagnosis.
Stefanie E. Mason, Paul B. Dieffenbach, Joshua A. Englert, Angela A. Rogers, Anthony F. Massaro, Laura E. Fredenburgh, Angelica Higuera, Mayra Pinilla-Vera, Marta Vilas, Raul San Jose Estepar, George R. Washko, Rebecca M. Baron, Samuel Y. Ash   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Cardiovascular Sequential Organ Failure Assessment and Pediatric Risk of Mortality III Scores in Critically Ill Children

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020
Aim: Investigate 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and the correlation with cardiovascular sequential organ failure assessment (CV-SOFA) and pediatric risk of mortality III (PRISM-III) scores in critically ill children.Methods: This prospective ...
Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu   +11 more
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Can joint analysis of postoperative MELD, base excess and blood lactate levels be used as an index of postoperative outcome for patients submitted to liver transplantation? [PDF]

Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2013
PURPOSE: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the postoperative levels of classical or pure MELD and changes in lactate or base excess (BE) levels as possible predictive factors of the type of outcome of patients submitted to orthotopic ...
Nathalia Cardoso, Tiago Silva, Daniel Cagnolati, Thiago Freitas, Enio David Mente, Anibal Basile-Filho, Orlando Castro e Silva   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Provider and Parent Perspectives on Prioritizing the “Asking and Monitoring” Pediatric Cancer Psychosocial Standards of Care

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families (“Standards”) are evidence‐based guidelines for psychosocial care in pediatric oncology. Care related to the three “Asking and Monitoring” Standards—Assessment of Psychosocial Needs, Assessment of Financial Needs, and Monitoring Neurocognitive Problems ...
Julia B. Tager, Natalie Koskela‐Staples, Emily M. Pariseau, Michele Scialla, Kimberly Buff, Lori Wiener, Victoria Sardi Brown, Anne E. Kazak, Kimberly S. Canter   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and Effectiveness of a High‐Dose, Tailored Tissue Plasminogen Activator Therapy Protocol: A Joint Pediatric Hematology and Cardiac ICU Quality Improvement Initiative Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric thromboembolism is increasingly encountered in critical care. Systemic thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) facilitates vessel or valve patency, yet pediatric‐specific protocols remain undefined, and safety concerns persist. Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a tailored, prolonged systemic tPA
Eran Shostak, Oded Gilad, Yael Feinstein, Sigal Nakav, Ofer Schiller, Joanne Yacobovich   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source