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Challenging the Interpretation of White Blood Cell Counts in Patients with Sepsis Following Packed Cell Transfusion Open
Critically ill patients with sepsis often require packed cell transfusions (PCT). However, PCT may affect white blood cell (WBC) counts. We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study to trace changes in WBC count following PCT…
The role of lactate dehydrogenase in hospitalized patients, comparing those with pulmonary versus non-pulmonary infections: A nationwide study Open
Background Lactic dehydrogenase reflects target organ damage, and is associated with mortality in patients with infectious diseases. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine associations of serum lactic dehydrogenase levels with …
Can the Duration of In-Hospital Ventilation in Patients with Sepsis Help Predict Long-Term Survival? Open
Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone in the treatment of critical illness, especially sepsis. Prolonged mechanical ventilation, for a duration exceeding 21 days, is associated with higher rates of in-hospital and post-discharge mortalit…
Potassium Level Variation Following Packed Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Adult Patients—How Alert Should We Be? Open
One of the most clinically important effects following the administration of packed cell transfusion (PCT) is hyperkalemia, which can cause severe life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This retrospective population-based cohort study inclu…
The long-term impact of immediate verbal feedback of hand hygiene compliance after overt observation sessions, as assessed by continuous closed-circuit television monitoring in an intensive care setting Open
Background Hand hygiene compliance by health care workers (HCWs) is pivotal in controlling and preventing health care associated infections. The aim of this interventional study is to assess the long-term impact of personal verbal feedback…
Serratus Anterior Block for Long-Term Post-Thoracoscopy Pain Management Open
While the present study did not demonstrate a statistically significant reduction of PTPS after SAPB concerning postoperative pain control, there was a trend of a decrease. We also found significance in the type of pain and location of pai…
Corrigendum to “Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients Using Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) during Intrahospital Transport” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2021/6633210.].
Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients Using Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) during Intrahospital Transport Open
Critically ill patients with severe hypoxemia are often treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) with inhaled nitric oxide (iNO). These patients are at higher risk when they require intrahospital transportation. In this study, we collected…
Estimation of Potassium Changes Following Potassium Supplements in Hypokalemic Critically Ill Adult Patients–A Patient Personalized Practical Treatment Formula Open
Hypokalemia is common among critically ill patients. Parenteral correction of hyperkalemia depends on dosages and patient characteristics. Our aims were to assess changes in potassium levels following parenteral administration, and to deri…
Examination of the association of steroids with fluid accumulation in critically ill patients, considering the possibility of biases Open
Glucocorticoids might have significant influence on positive fluid balance, mostly due to their mineralocorticoid effect. We assessed the association between glucocorticoid therapy and fluid balance in septic patients, in the intensive car…
View article: Clinical outcomes of critically ill multiple trauma patients with rib fractures.A prospective study with retrospective control
Clinical outcomes of critically ill multiple trauma patients with rib fractures.A prospective study with retrospective control Open
Introduction Rib fracture fixation is becoming more popular and widely accepted among trauma surgeons worldwide as the recommended treatment method for flail chest injury. Recent data demonstrate improved results when compared with non-ope…
View article: The Clinical Significance of Fluctuations in the Minute-to-minute Urine Flow Rate and in its Minute-to-minute Variability During Septic Events in Critically Ill Patients.
The Clinical Significance of Fluctuations in the Minute-to-minute Urine Flow Rate and in its Minute-to-minute Variability During Septic Events in Critically Ill Patients. Open
We consider that minute-to-minute changes in UFR and UFRV could potentially serve as early and sensitive signals of clinical deterioration during new septic events in critically ill patients. We also suggest that these parameters might be …
The possible association of steroids with fluid accumulation in critically ill patients – a case of a potential bias Open
Background: Glucocorticoids (GCS) are commonly administered to critically ill patients. Due to their mineralocorticoid effect, GCS might have a substantial influence on a positive fluid balance. We assessed the association between glucocor…
View article: Septic arthritis of the hip joint due to Bacteroides fragilis in a paraplegic patient
Septic arthritis of the hip joint due to Bacteroides fragilis in a paraplegic patient Open
Septic arthritis of native joints is a potentially life-threatening disease. The most frequently isolated pathogens are Gram-positive cocci. Bacteroides fragilis is a rare pathogen in joint infections and is usually associated with immunoc…
The Association of Glucocorticosteroid Treatment with WBC Count in Patients with COPD Exacerbation Open
Systematic glucocorticosteroids (GCS) are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and can cause leukocytosis. Distinguishing the effect of GCS on leukocyte level from infection-induced leukocytosis is important. We sough…
Predictors of survival after emergency department thoracotomy in trauma patients with predominant thoracic injuries in Southern Israel: a retrospective survey Open
Introduction: Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT), also termed "resuscitative thoracotomy", is indicated in some cases of life-threatening isolated thoracic injury, or as a part of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in multiple trauma …
Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block for analgesia after thoracic surgery Open
The results of the present study suggest that SAP block is an effective adjuvant treatment option for post-thoracic surgery analgesia. Compared to the current methods used for post-thoracic surgery pain relief, SAP block has some significa…
Pneumomediastinum, ST elevation and urgent cardiac catheterisation: a crucial triad? Open
Pneumomediastinum (PNMD) entails the presence of air or other gas in the mediastinum and is also known as mediastinal emphysema. PNMD may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms, as well as ECG abnormality, including ST segment changes.…
Corrigendum to “Inguinal Herniation of the Urinary Bladder Presenting as Recurrent Urinary Retention” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2015/531021.].
The Clinical Outcome of Postoperative Invasive Fungal Infections Complicating Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Open
Our study demonstrates that invasive fungal infection is a significant postoperative infectious complication of bariatric LSG surgery in morbidly obese patients.
The clinical significance of hyperglycemia in nondiabetic critically ill multiple trauma patients Open
Background: Information is inconsistent regarding the clinical role of acute elevations of blood glucose level secondary to hospital-acquired infections in nondiabetic critically ill patients during an intensive care unit stay. In this stu…
The impact of the blood glucose levels of non-diabetic critically ill patients on their clinical outcome Open
Our study did not demonstrate an association between blood glucose levels and clinical outcomes in non-diabetic critically ill patients.
Management of gastrosplenic fistula in the emergency setting - A case report and review of the literature Open
The purpose of this report is to alert physicians that surgical intervention can be lifesaving in this rare malignant condition. A literature review focusing on the presenting symptoms and the epidemiology of GSF is presented.
Elevated CPK levels after hydrazine inhalation exposure in an F16 aircraft technician Open
Hydrazine is a hazardous material that is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in rocket and jet fuels, including the emergency power unit of F-16 model jets. We present four ground crew technicians who were exposed to …
Impact of Antibiotic Therapy during Bedside Percutaneous Tracheotomy procedure in an Intensive Care. Open
Our findings highlight the importance of conducting a prospective randomized control trial to better understand the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in PBT.
A Nearly Lethal Screw: An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Bradycardia and Asystole Episodes after Fixation of the Cervical Spine Open
We present a case of a 51-year-old man who was injured in a bicycle accident. His main injury was an unstable fracture of the cervical and thoracic vertebral column. Several hours after his arrival to the hospital the patient underwent ope…