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Core components for effective infection prevention and control programmes: new WHO evidence-based recommendations [PDF]

, 2017
Health care-associated infections (HAI) are a major public health problem with a significant impact on morbidity, mortality and quality of life. They represent also an important economic burden to health systems worldwide.
A Higgins, A Jamal, A Lipitz-Snyderman, A Pinto, AF Vicca, AJ Howie, AM Yinnon, AR Marra, AS Mathai, B Allegranzi, BA Mark, BN Reames, BS Koll, BW Thomas, C Brandt, C Fuller, CS Cocanour, D Fisher, D Pittet, D Pittet, D Quiros, DD Wirtschafter, DG Bundy, DJ Birnbach, DM Henderson, E Creamer, Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC), EG Shepherd, EL Geubbels, EL Larson, F L’Heriteau, F Schwab, G Pontivivo, GB Allen, GH Guyatt, HW Kilbride, I Zuschneid, International Health Regulations, J Alonso-Echanove, J Bion, J Blatnik, J Mayer, J Robert, JA Al-Tawfiq, JA Marsteller, JB Cunningham, JB Cunningham, JB Cunningham, JH Barsuk, JH Jang, JJ Anderson, JW Lederer Jr, KB Kirkland, KB Stevenson, L Bouadma, L Charrier, L Gerolemou, L Johnson, L Rubinson, LA Mermel, LJ Damschroder, LL McKinley, M Thomas, M Virtanen, M Whitby, MA Borg, MA Borg, MD Koff, ML Grayson, ML McLaws, ML McLaws, ML Render, ML Schweizer, MR Miller, MR Miller, N Petrosillo, P Eggimann, P Gastmeier, P Gastmeier, P Gastmeier, P Gastmeier, PW Nicol, R Jain, R Peredo, RJ Sherertz, RM Sladek, RW Haley, S Barwolff, S Hansen, S Hugonnet, S Hugonnet, S Hugonnet, S Newitt, S Nijssen, SA Creedon, SC Joshi, SI Doron, SK Fridkin, SM Brown, SR Lieber, TR Talbot, V Rodriguez, VA DePalo, VD Rosenthal, VD Rosenthal, VD Rosenthal, VD Rosenthal, W Moongtui, W Turnberg, W Zingg, W Zingg, W Zingg, WN Viana, YL Kwok   +113 more
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Hemolysis Detected Following the Preparation and Collection of Blood in a Porcine Model Using a Syringe‐Based Aspiration Thrombectomy System for Autotransfusion

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Autologous transfusion of filtered, unwashed blood is a technique to mitigate the effects of blood loss during mechanical thrombectomy, but the degree of hemolysis resulting from this approach and guidance for blood return in this setting is not well understood.
Suhail Dohad, Mohammed M. Hoque, Jonathan H. Waters, Marc Salhanick   +3 more
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Rationale for Prolonged Glucocorticoid Use in Pediatric ARDS: What the Adults Can Teach Us. [PDF]

, 2016
Based on molecular mechanisms and physiologic data, a strong association has been established between dysregulated systemic inflammation and progression of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Meduri, Gianfranco Umberto, Schwingshackl, Andreas   +1 more
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"A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia among the ICU Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals" [PDF]

, 2022
Mumtaz Fathima Mohammed Khan
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Endovascular Stenting for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: From Diagnosis to Intervention

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is an uncommon but serious complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, often misinterpreted as primary pulmonary disease. Timely identification is essential to prevent irreversible injury and to guide appropriate referral for interventional management. Case Presentations Through the discussion of
Cristina Aurigemma, Marco Busco, Francesco Bianchini, Gabriella Locorotondo, Francesca Graziani, Annalisa Pasquini, Enrico Romagnoli, Mattia Lunardi, Lazzaro Paraggio, Francesco Varone, Andrea Smargiassi, Bruno Iovene, Riccardo Marano, Carlo Trani, Francesco Burzotta   +14 more
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Efficacy of compliance with ventilator-associated pneumonia care bundle: A 24-month longitudinal study at Bach Mai Hospital, Vietnam

SAGE Open Medicine
Introduction: To decrease the risk of complications from ventilator-associated pneumonia, it is essential to implement preventative measures in all ICU patients.
Hoan Minh Hoang, Co Xuan Dao, Hoang Huy Ngo, Tatsuya Okamoto, Chieko Matsubara, Son Ngoc Do, Giang Thi-Huong Bui, Han Quang Bui, Nguỵen Thi Duong, Ngoan Thi Nguyen, Toan Xuan Vuong, Kham Van Vu, Thach The Phạm, Cuong Van Bui   +13 more
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Ventilator associated pneumonia and infection control

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 2006
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units. The incidence of VAP varies from 7% to 70% in different studies and the mortality rates are 20–75% according to the study population ...
Alp Emine, Voss Andreas
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia: caveats for benchmarking [PDF]

, 2018
Objective: To determine the influence of using different denominators on risk estimates of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Design and setting: Prospective cohort study in the medical ICU of a large teaching hospital.
Chevrolet, Jean-Claude, Eggimann, Philippe, Hugonnet, Stéphane, Pittet, Didier, Sax, Hugo, Touveneau, Sylvie   +5 more
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Biomarkers of lung congestion and injury in acute heart failure

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 781-789, April 2025.
Abstract Acute heart failure (AHF) classification and management are primarily based on lung congestion and/or hypoperfusion. The quantification of the vascular and tissue lung damage is not standard practice though biomarkers of lung injury may play a relevant role in this context.
Marco Guazzi, Gabriele Novello, Francesca Bursi, Anna Caretti, Noemi Furlotti, Ross Arena, Paola Argiento, Julio Núñez, Antoni Bayes‐Genis, Marco Metra   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protein Energy Malnutrition: Opportunities for Cold Plasma Technologies

Food Frontiers, EarlyView.
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a major global health concern driven by biological, environmental, and nutritional factors, including gut microbiota imbalance and low protein intake. Cold atmospheric plasma technologies offer promising, sustainable solutions by improving food security, enhancing protein quality and absorption, and modulating gut ...
Karthika Prasad, Syamlal Sasi, Nina Recek, Janith Weerasinghe, Elena P. Ivanova, Igor Levchenko, Katia Alexander   +6 more
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