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Oral Midodrine Feasibility in Early Sepsis

 

Oral Midodrine Feasibility in Early Sepsis

This study proved the feasibility of clinical trial to use oral midodrine in early sepsis. The study was not powered to detect statistically significant differences between the two groups, and therefore, the results from... read more

 
 
The Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment for New Coronavirus Pneumonia

 

The Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment for New Coronavirus Pneumonia

This book is a practical manual for anti-COVID-19. It is not only with the reference to the result of modern medical science, patients’ situation, but also take the deployment of medical resources into consideration.... read more

 



 
Early Outcomes After Lung Transplantation for Severe COVID-19

 

Early Outcomes After Lung Transplantation for Severe COVID-19

The findings from our report show that lung transplantation is the only option for survival in some patients with severe, unresolving COVID-19-associated ARDS, and that the procedure can be done successfully, with good early... read more

 
 
TLR2 senses the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein to produce inflammatory cytokines

 

TLR2 senses the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein to produce inflammatory cytokines

The innate immune response is critical for recognizing and controlling infections through the release of cytokines and chemokines. However, severe pathology during some infections, including SARS-CoV-2, is driven by hyperactive... read more

 
 
ECMO. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

 

ECMO. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is a rapidly developing technology for supporting or even replacing heart and/or lung functions for days or weeks, giving the time for recovery, other therapeutic interventions... read more

 
 
Asymptomatic and Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections After BNT162b2 Vaccination

 

Asymptomatic and Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections After BNT162b2 Vaccination

This study found an association between vaccination with BNT162b2 in hospital employees and a decreased risk of symptomatic and asymptomatic infections with SARS-CoV-2. Limitations include the observational design; short... read more

 

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Low Technology, Mild Controlled Hypothermia for Necrotizing Enterocolitis Treatment

 

Low Technology, Mild Controlled Hypothermia for Necrotizing Enterocolitis Treatment

Low technology, mild controlled hypothermia was feasible, not related to adverse effects, and effective treatment for NEC Modified Bell’s Stage II/III. It avoided surgery, bowel perforation, and extensive intestinal... read more

 
 
Sevoflurane in Murine Peritonitis-induced Sepsis

 

Sevoflurane in Murine Peritonitis-induced Sepsis

Sevoflurane exerts various protective effects in two murine peritonitis-induced sepsis models. These protective effects were linked with a functional adenosine A2B receptor. Sevoflurane reduced the neutrophil counts in the... read more

 
 
The Practice and Principles of Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

 

The Practice and Principles of Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

As demonstrated in the first book, the management of patients with profound respiratory failure or cardiogenic shock has evolved significantly over the years with advances in diagnostic and therapeutic options. While the... read more

 
 
Rapid Sequence Induction: Where Did the Consensus Go?

 

Rapid Sequence Induction: Where Did the Consensus Go?

The conduct of Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) in current emergency practice is far removed from the original descriptions of the procedure. Despite this, the principles – rapid delivery of a definitive airway and avoiding... read more

 
 
Reverse-transcribed SARS-CoV-2 RNA can integrate into the genome of cultured human cells

 

Reverse-transcribed SARS-CoV-2 RNA can integrate into the genome of cultured human cells

Prolonged detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA and recurrence of PCR-positive tests have been widely reported in patients after recovery from COVID-19, but some of these patients do... read more

 
 
Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases

 

Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases

The Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases encompass essential topics for which thorough education and training is a must for any clinician who manages these patients. This book has four sections, each... read more

 
 
Combined Platelet and Erythrocyte Salvage: Evaluation of a New Filtration-based Autotransfusion Device

 

Combined Platelet and Erythrocyte Salvage: Evaluation of a New Filtration-based Autotransfusion Device

This study demonstrated the performance of the SAME device. Platelets and red blood cells were salvaged without significant impact on cell integrity and function. In the meantime, leukocytes were not activated, and the washing... read more

 
 
Safety of Arterial Catheterization Using the Distal Radial Approach in ICU Management

 

Safety of Arterial Catheterization Using the Distal Radial Approach in ICU Management

Distal radial approach (DRA) may be a safe option for insertion of a new A-line in the ICU. The study included 20 patients with a median age of 70 (interquartile range (IQR): 58.5–77) years: 10 patients with traumas,... read more

 
 
A Dedicated VV-ECMO Unit during a Respiratory Pandemic

 

A Dedicated VV-ECMO Unit during a Respiratory Pandemic

Background: The most critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may require advanced support modalities, such as veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). A systematic, methodical approach... read more

 
 
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department

 

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department

Subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH) are frequently misdiagnosed; therefore, we believe it is imperative to address the diagnosis and initiation of early management in the emergency medicine department to minimize poor outcomes... read more

 
 
Defining Major Trauma: a Delphi Study

 

Defining Major Trauma: a Delphi Study

Based upon the output of this Delphi study, major trauma may be defined as: “Significant injury or injuries that have potential to be life-threatening or life-changing sustained from either high energy mechanisms or... read more

 
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Weaning Off The Ventilator And Tracheostomy In ICU Is A Marathon And Not A Sprint!
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Management of the Difficult Gallbladder
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Enteral Feeding Intolerance in the Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill
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Nursing’s Role In Patient Safety and Quality
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