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RTs Underrepresented in Delphi Studies on Respiratory Practices & Research Priorities

Jan 30, 2023

The following is the summary of “Underrepresentation of Respiratory Therapists as Experts in Delphi Studies on Respiratory Practices and Research Priorities” published in the December 2022 issue o...

Impact of hydrogen gas inhalation during therapeutic hypothermia on cerebral hemodynamics and oxygenation in the asphyxiated piglet.

Jan 30, 2023

We previously reported the neuroprotective potential of combined hydrogen (H) gas ventilation therapy and therapeutic hypothermia (TH) by assessing the short-term neurological outcomes and histologica...

Hemostasis in cirrhosis: understanding destabilising factors during acute decompensation.

Jan 30, 2023

Hospitalised patients with decompensated cirrhosis are in a rebalanced hemostatic state due to a parallel decline in both pro- and anti-hemostatic pathways. However, this rebalanced hemostatic state i...

Risk factors for hyponatremia in acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD): a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Jan 30, 2023

Hyponatremia is an independent predictor of poor prognosis, including increased mortality and readmission, in COPD patients. Identifying modifiable etiologies of hyponatremia may help reduce adverse e...

A case report of Indium lung with progressive emphysema and fibrosis underwent lung unilateral transplantation 20 years after the end of the exposure.

Jan 30, 2023

Indium lung is characterized by interstitial pneumonia and/or emphysema which occurs in indium-tin oxide (ITO) workers. Indium lung is now known to progress after stopping exposure to ITO, but the lon...

Critical roles of VipB protein on virulence and oxidative stress tolerance in Aeromonas veronii.

Jan 30, 2023

Aeromonas veronii is a zoonotic pathogen capable of causing sepsis and ulceration in freshwater fish. Recently, reports of numerous cases indicate a marked increase in pathogenicity. Nonetheless, litt...

Measurement Properties of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI-4) and related measures: A Systematic Review.

Jan 30, 2023

To assess the MPAI-4 and related measures' measurement properties and the quality of evidence supporting these results; and identify the interpretability and feasibility of the MPAI-4 and related meas...

[The characterization analysis of pathogenic T cells in immune-mediated aplastic anemia mouse model].

Jan 30, 2023

This study aims, in addition to characterizing pathogenic T cells trafficking to bone marrow (BM) and other organs, to establish immune-mediated AA C.B10 mouse model by DsRed mouse (B6 background) ly...

Impaired aerobic capacity in adolescents and young adults after treatment for cancer or non-malignant haematological disease.

Jan 30, 2023

Childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO) is a major determinant of cardiovascular morbidity. The aim of this study was to compare aerobic...

Temporal association between drops in thoracic impedance and malignant ventricular arrhythmia: A longitudinal analysis of remote monitoring trends.

Jan 30, 2023

Thoracic impedance (TI) drops measured by implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been reported to correlate with ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation (VT/VF). The aim of our study was to ...

Health Expectations and Quality of Life after Acute Respiratory Failure: A multicenter prospective cohort study.

Jan 30, 2023

Patients often have high expectations for recovery after critical illness, but the impact of these expectations on their subsequent quality of life (QoL) after serious illnesses has not been empirical...

Post-bath Skin Moisturizer Application to Newborn Infants: Evaluating the Timing

Jan 25, 2023

The following is a summary of "Timing of Post-bath Skin Moisturizer Application to Newborn Infants: A Randomized Controlled Study," published in the January 2023 issue of Critical Care by Gözen, et a...

Pressure Injury Management: Effect of a Team Approach

Jan 24, 2023

The following is a summary of "Effect of a Team Approach to Pressure Injury Management over 5 Years in a Tertiary Hospital," published in the January 2023 issue of Critical Care by Kim, et al. ...

Effects of Compression Therapy and Nutrition Status on the Healing of Venous Ulcers

Jan 23, 2023

The following is a summary of "Influence of Nutrition Status and Compression Therapy on Venous Ulcer Healing: A Systematic Review," published in the January 2023 issue of Critical Care by Rodríguez, ...

Abcc8 (sulfonylurea receptor-1) knockout mice exhibit reduced axonal injury, cytotoxic edema and cognitive dysfunction vs. wild-type in a cecal ligation and puncture model of sepsis.

Jan 23, 2023

Sepsis-associated brain injury (SABI) is characterized by an acute deterioration of mental status resulting in cognitive impairment and acquisition of new and persistent functional limitations in seps...

Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults: What Can We Learn From Observational Studies That Evaluated PCV13 and PPV23 Effectiveness in the Same Population?

Jan 23, 2023

Fifteen and 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV15; PCV20) were recently licensed to prevent pneumococcal disease in adults. In the absence of efficacy or effectiveness data for these new va...

Continuous dosing of nikkomycin Z against systemic candidiasis, in vivo and in vitro correlates.

Jan 23, 2023

Candidiasis is the most common cause of fungal sepsis, and new agents are of interest to ameliorate current deficiencies in therapy. Nikkomycin Z (NIKZ) is an inhibitor of chitin synthase, interfering...

Reduction in wound healing complications and infection rate by lumbar CSF drainage after decompressive hemicraniectomy.

Jan 23, 2023

Wound healing disorders and surgical site infections are the most frequently encountered complications after decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC). Subgaleal CSF accumulation causes additional tension o...

Effects of switching from sacubitril/valsartan to valsartan alone on plasma levels of natriuretic peptides and myocardial remodeling in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Jan 23, 2023

We examined the effect of switching from angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) to angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) on plasma levels of natriuretic peptides and myocardial remodeling.This ...

Transforming team culture through curiosity and collaboration: a case study from critical care.

Jan 23, 2023

Interprofessional team conflict amplifies division and impedes patient care. Normal differences of opinion escalate to frank conflicts when members respond with indignation or resentment. These behavi...

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