High rate of Clostridioides difficile colonization in patients admitted to intensive care: A prospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2022.102538
Abstract: Here, we evaluated the frequency of C. difficile colonization and its impact on clinical outcomes in patients admitted to intensive care units in Brazil. From ninety-two patients screened 16 (17.3%) were colonized by C. difficile.… read more here.
Keywords: patients admitted; colonization; difficile colonization; intensive care ... See more keywords
COVID-19-Related Severe Hypercoagulability in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit for Acute Respiratory Failure
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710018
Abstract: In late December 2019 an outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causing severe pneumonia (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. A common finding in most COVID-19 patients is high D-dimer levels which are… read more here.
Keywords: patients admitted; acute respiratory; covid; admitted intensive ... See more keywords
Association of thyroid hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormone with mortality in adults admitted to the intensive care unit: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000697
Abstract: Background: Thyroid hormones (THs) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) seem to show high potential in predicting the clinical death outcome of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). However, diverse studies on this topic are… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; care unit; admitted intensive; thyroid stimulating ... See more keywords
Outcomes and Costs of Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit Due to Accidental or Intentional Poisoning
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DOI: 10.1177/0885066617754046
Abstract: Introduction: Acute poisoning represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and many of these patients are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). However, little is known regarding ICU costs of acute poisoning. Methods:… read more here.
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Association of immediate versus delayed extubation of patients admitted to intensive care units postoperatively and outcomes: A retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280820
Abstract: Aim of this study This study seeks to investigate, whether extubation of tracheally intubated patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) postoperatively either immediately at the day of admission (day 1) or delayed at the… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; day; extubation; admitted intensive ... See more keywords
1274-PUB: Clinical Comparison of Hospitalized Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) vs. Non-ICU Areas
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DOI: 10.2337/db21-1274-pub
Abstract: Many patients with DKA are admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) due to restriction of insulin infusions outside of ICU areas. Our previous retrospective study showed that 37.0% of patients did not require admission to… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; non icu; icu; admitted intensive ... See more keywords
Hyperglycemia is associated with worse 3-year survival in older patients admitted to the intensive care unit after non-cardiac surgery: Post hoc analysis of a randomized trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1003186
Abstract: Objective Hyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients after surgery and is associated with worse perioperative outcomes. Yet, the impact of postoperative hyperglycemia on long-term outcomes remains unclear. We therefore analyzed the association between early… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; year; surgery; survival ... See more keywords
Predictors and Outcomes of Healthcare-Associated Infections among Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to Intensive Care Units in Punjab, Pakistan; Findings and Implications
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121806
Abstract: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have a considerable impact on morbidity, mortality and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an appreciable number of hospitalized patients being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) globally with a greater risk… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; predictors outcomes; associated infections; healthcare associated ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Hepcidin Level in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12112665
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a clinical spectrum that ranges from a mild condition to critical illness. Patients with critical illness present respiratory failure, septic shock and/or multi-organ failure induced by the so called “cytokine… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; covid patients; admitted intensive; covid ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and ventilation characteristics of confirmed cases of severe COVID-19 pneumonia admitted in intensive care unit (EPIC19): A multicentre observational study
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_179_22
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background and Aims: Coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 has spread across the globe. For a country like India with limited resources and a high population, it is worth knowing how these patients were managed. This prospective… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; care unit; admitted intensive; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome in mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care unit
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.35.87
Abstract: Background: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is an antioxidant derived from the amino acid cysteine and is one of the drugs used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect… read more here.
Keywords: admitted intensive; care unit; treatment; intensive care ... See more keywords