Palliative Sedation for the Terminally Ill Patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s40263-018-0576-7
Abstract: Palliative sedation (PS) is performed in the terminally ill patient to manage one or more refractory symptoms. Proportional PS, which means that drugs can be titrated to the minimum effective dose, is the form most… read more here.
Keywords: ill patient; sedation; palliative sedation; terminally ill ... See more keywords
Challenges of managing delirium and catatonia in a medically ill patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.02.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Untangling catatonia and delirium can be challenging. Furthermore, treatment of one syndrome can potentially worsen another. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 71-year-old patient with a history of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar subtype,… read more here.
Keywords: medically ill; catatonia; ill patient; delirium catatonia ... See more keywords
Deranged liver function in a critically-ill patient with COVID-19: a cautionary case
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DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.023
Abstract: in conceptualisation of the case presentation, reviewing the relevant literature and writing the article. All read more here.
Keywords: critically ill; liver function; deranged liver; ill patient ... See more keywords
Fondaparinux in a critically Ill patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012236
Abstract: Rationale: Fondaparinux, as a factor Xa-inhibitor, is used off label to manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), but little experience with HIT patients has been reported in the literature. Moreover, the use of fondaparinux for full anticoagulation… read more here.
Keywords: fondaparinux; heparin; ill patient; induced thrombocytopenia ... See more keywords
Modeling of Critically Ill Patient Pathways to Support Intensive Care Delivery
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3183253
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed long standing deficiencies in critical care knowledge and practice in hospitals worldwide. New methods and strategies to facilitate timely and accurate interventions are needed. A virtual counterpart (digital twin) to… read more here.
Keywords: ill patients; critically ill; ill patient; patient ... See more keywords
Elevated methaemoglobin in a critically ill patient as a result of hydrogen peroxide exposure: A case study
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13396
Abstract: Formation of methaemoglobinaemia (MetHb) decreases oxygen capacity in the blood, leading to tissue hypoxia. This condition may be acquired following exposure to certain drugs. read more here.
Keywords: methaemoglobin critically; elevated methaemoglobin; ill patient; patient result ... See more keywords
Challenges in managing a critically ill patient with decompensated Eisenmenger syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245549
Abstract: Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is the most severe form of pulmonary arterial hypertension and is associated with congenital heart disease. ES itself is a challenging condition to manage, further compounded if the patient is critically ill… read more here.
Keywords: challenges managing; critically ill; ill patient; managing critically ... See more keywords
Does a home-based interview with a chronically ill patient help medical students become more patient-centred? A randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02136-y
Abstract: Background While patient-centred care improves patient outcomes, studies have shown that medical students become less patient-centred with time, so it is crucial to devise interventions that prevent this. We sought to determine whether first-year medical… read more here.
Keywords: interview chronically; home; ill patient; patient centred ... See more keywords
Plasma concentrations of caspofungin in a critically ill patient with morbid obesity
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-017-1774-2
Abstract: The aim of the study was to describe the pharmacokinetic behaviour of caspofungin in a critically ill patient with morbid obesity who received doses of caspofungin higher than labelled doses. A 57-year-old morbidly obese man… read more here.
Keywords: ill patient; caspofungin; critically ill; caspofungin critically ... See more keywords
Hyperglycemia management in the critically ill patient with COVID-19.
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.87a.ccc012
Abstract: Hyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients and is associated with worse outcomes in those admitted to an intensive care unit. Glucose control helps prevent and control infections and their complications. For critically ill patients… read more here.
Keywords: hyperglycemia management; ill patient; management critically; critically ill ... See more keywords