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View article: Provision of Enteral Nutrition in a Critically Ill Patient Requiring Multiple Prone Ventilation Sessions
Provision of Enteral Nutrition in a Critically Ill Patient Requiring Multiple Prone Ventilation Sessions Open
View article: 23 Optimizing blood sampling practices in the intensive care unit for enhanced patient care and efficiency
23 Optimizing blood sampling practices in the intensive care unit for enhanced patient care and efficiency Open
View article: A Cluster of Meningococcal Serogroup W135 Infections: A Case Series
A Cluster of Meningococcal Serogroup W135 Infections: A Case Series Open
View article: Neutrophil‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Dialysis Timing & Prognosis in Critically Ill Patients
Neutrophil‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Dialysis Timing & Prognosis in Critically Ill Patients Open
Background and Aims The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a cost‐effective indicator of inflammation, which may impact decisions regarding therapy for patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), even with ongoing…
View article: Primary pleural hydatid cyst: A rare presentation of echinococcosis with diagnostic and therapeutic insights
Primary pleural hydatid cyst: A rare presentation of echinococcosis with diagnostic and therapeutic insights Open
Even though primary pleural hydatid cysts are uncommon, they should be considered in the differential diagnoses of pleural masses, especially in areas where they are endemic. For an accurate diagnosis, histopathology and collaboration acro…
View article: Sedative-hypnotic withdrawal syndrome treated with phenobarbital: A case report
Sedative-hypnotic withdrawal syndrome treated with phenobarbital: A case report Open
Sedative/hypnotic withdrawal syndrome remains challenging in intensive care units, particularly after prolonged exposure. The sparse literature on this subject makes managing these cases an ongoing challenge. This case report explores phen…
View article: Rhabdomyolysis in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Study
Rhabdomyolysis in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Study Open
View article: Association between blood groups and clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study
Association between blood groups and clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study Open
Introduction: A small proportion of patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) become critically ill. Individuals’ blood group may influence their susceptibility to infection. However, the relations…
View article: Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: A retrospective observational study
Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: A retrospective observational study Open
Background Timely identification of patients at risk of worse clinical outcomes is vital in managing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) calculated from complete blood count can predict the degree …
View article: Methemoglobinemia induced by Dapsone: A case report
Methemoglobinemia induced by Dapsone: A case report Open
Many drugs can cause methemoglobinemia, and dapsone is one of the most familiar. Dapsone is used to treat skin disorders like leprosy, and infections like Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. It is also used off-label in conditions like dermat…
View article: Ibuprofen-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report
Ibuprofen-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report Open
Introduction: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a medical emergency that most commonly occurs as an adverse effect of certain drugs. Here, we describe a case of a 41-year-old man with no comorbid illness who developed TEN. Case presentat…
View article: Spontaneous tension pneumothorax as a complication of Coronavirus disease 2019: Case report and literature review
Spontaneous tension pneumothorax as a complication of Coronavirus disease 2019: Case report and literature review Open
Primary spontaneous tension pneumothorax (STP) is a rare and life‐threatening condition. We report a case of COVID‐19‐pneumonia patient who developed STP as a complication. He had a prolonged hospital stay and was ultimately discharged asy…
View article: Predictors of mortality and morbidity in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: An experience from a low mortality country
Predictors of mortality and morbidity in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: An experience from a low mortality country Open
Background and Aims Clinical characteristics and factors associated with mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in countries with low case fatality rates (CFR) are unknown. We sought to determine these in a large c…
View article: Characteristics and clinical outcomes of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 patients with pulmonary disorders: A single‐center, retrospective observational study
Characteristics and clinical outcomes of <span>COVID</span>‐19 patients with pulmonary disorders: A single‐center, retrospective observational study Open
Introduction Mortality rates and clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) vary significantly. Objectives To describe the data of patients with pulmonary comorbi…
View article: Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study
Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Clinical outcomes of post‐renal transplant patients with COVID‐19 infection in the ICU: A single‐center case series
Clinical outcomes of post‐renal transplant patients with COVID‐19 infection in the ICU: A single‐center case series Open
Most of the post‐renal transplant patients are taking immunosuppressive medications, including calcineurin inhibitors, anti‐proliferative agents, and steroids. This case series highlights the clinical characteristics and outcomes of eight …
View article: Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study
Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Immunomodulatory property of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used to counteract severe systemic inflammation in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, its use in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due …
View article: Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study
Clinical outcomes of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Immunomodulatory property of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used to counteract severe systemic inflammation in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, its use in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due …
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Post Renal Transplant Patients with COVID-19 Infection: A single-center case series
Clinical Outcomes of Post Renal Transplant Patients with COVID-19 Infection: A single-center case series Open
Post renal transplant patients are generally immunosuppressed and remain at a higher risk for getting bacterial and viral infections. Most of these patients are taking immunosuppressive medications, including steroids. This case series hig…
View article: Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for coagulopathy reversal secondary to ischemic hepatic injury due to cardiac tamponade: A case report
Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for coagulopathy reversal secondary to ischemic hepatic injury due to cardiac tamponade: A case report Open
View article: Comparison of the clinical outcomes of non-invasive ventilation by helmet vs facemask in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Comparison of the clinical outcomes of non-invasive ventilation by helmet vs facemask in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Open
The main aim of this study is to compare the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) via helmet versus face mask where different interfaces and masks can apply NIV. However, some of the limitations of the NIV face mask were air leak, face ma…
View article: Cytomegalovirus meningoencephalitis in a case of severe COVID-19 Pneumonia. A case report
Cytomegalovirus meningoencephalitis in a case of severe COVID-19 Pneumonia. A case report Open
The use of steroids and other immune modulatory therapies in the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia predisposes patients to the reemergence of opportunistic infections. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation can be one of them. A 55…