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Letter to the Editor

Authors: Reiko Izumi RN, Motomu Shimaoka MD, PhD, Chiemi Nagaoka RN, Masayasu Komaki RN, Ayako Mizutani RN, Myonsun Yoh PhD, Takeshi Honda MD, PhD, Nobuyuki Taenaka MD, PhD and Ikuto Yoshiya MD, PhD

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:79

Content type: Letter Published on: 22 May 1998
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A comparison of handwritten and computer-assisted prescriptions in an intensive care unit

We conducted a prospective comparative study to evaluate the potential benefit of computer-assisted prescribing (CAP). We compared the accuracy, completeness and time use of CAP with that of conventional handw...

Authors: K Diane Evans, Stuart W Benham and Christopher S Garrard

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:73

Content type: Research Published on: 22 May 1998
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Do pediatric intensivists and radiologists concur on the interpretation of chest radiographs?

Therapeutic decisions in the pediatric intensive care unit are made by pediatric intensivists (PI) based on their interpretation of chest radiographs before the formal interpretation by a pediatric radiologist...

Authors: C Robert Chambliss, Toni Petrillo, Burton L Lesnick and Kevin Sullivan

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:67

Content type: Research Published on: 22 May 1998
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Sepsis-related organ failure assessment and withholding or withdrawing life support from critically ill patients

We studied the incidence of withholding or withdrawing therapeutic measures in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, as well as the possible implications of sepsis-related organ failure assessment (SOFA) in the ...

Authors: Nolla Miguel, Mariá A León, Jordi Ibáñez, Rosa M Díaz, Alfredo Merten and Francesc Gahete

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:61

Content type: Research Published on: 22 May 1998
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Effects of an angiotensin II antagonist on organ perfusion during the post-resuscitation phase in pigs

The aim of this study was to compare pre-arrest and post-resuscitation organ perfusion values and to investigate whether, during the post-resuscitation phase, administration of the angiotensin II antagonist te...

Authors: Hans-Ulrich Strohmenger, Karl H Lindner, Wolfgang Wienen and Peter Radermacher

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:49

Content type: Research Published on: 22 May 1998
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Equipment review: Tracheal gas insufflation

Authors: Avi Nahum

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:43

Content type: Review Published on: 22 May 1998
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Interpreting the odds

Authors: Malcolm Fisher

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:41

Content type: Commentary Published on: 22 May 1998
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High frequency oscillatory ventilation attenuates the activation of alveolar macrophages and neutrophils in lung injury

Recent investigations have shown that leukocyte activation is involved in the pathogenesis of ventilator-associated lung injury. This study was designed to investigate whether the inflammatory responses and de...

Authors: Motomu Shimaoku, Yuji Fujino, Nobuyuki Taenaka, Takachika Hiroi, Hiroshi Kiyono and Ikuto Yoshiya

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:35

Content type: Research Published on: 12 March 1998
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome: estimated incidence and mortality rate in a 5 million-person population base

Various estimates of the incidence and mortality rate of the acute (adult) respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have been published. The studies that led to those estimates were based on relatively small patie...

Authors: H Neal Reynolds, Maureen McCunn, Ulf Borg, Nader Habashi, Christine Cottingham and Yaron Bar-Lavi

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:29

Content type: Research Published on: 12 March 1998
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A prospective study of tracheopulmonary complications associated with the placement of narrow-bore enteral feeding tubes

In order to determine the type and incidence of pulmonary complications associated with the placement of narrow-bore enteral feeding tubes we conducted a prospective, descriptive study in the multidisciplinary...

Authors: Athos J Rassias, Perry A Ball and Howard L Corwin

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:25

Content type: Research Published on: 12 March 1998
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Impact of nosocomial pneumonia on the outcome of mechanically-ventilated patients

Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) is a common complication in mechanically-ventilated patients and is considered to be one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality. However, assessment of the associated mo...

Authors: JSolé Violán, C Sánchez-Ramírez, APadrón Mújica, JACardeñosa Cendrero, JArroyo Fernández and FRodríguez de Castro

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:19

Content type: Research Published on: 12 March 1998
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Equipment review: Pulmonary uptake and modes of administration of inhaled nitric oxide in mechanically-ventilated patients

Authors: Louis Puybasset and Jean-Jacques Rouby

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:9

Content type: Review Published on: 12 March 1998
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Systematic review: Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation pump therapy: a critical appraisal of the evidence for patients with acute myocardial infarction

Authors: JohnC Peterson and DeborahJ Cook

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:3

Content type: Research Published on: 12 March 1998
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The high-risk surgical patient revisited

Authors: David Bennett

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2:1

Content type: Commentary Published on: 12 March 1998
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Core software for on-line data acquisition and post-hoc analysis: report of clinical testing and evaluation

Authors: S Noli, F Accardi, M Maestri, A Buizza, G Bellinzona, R Imberti, R Dionigi and A Braschi

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P167

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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The recovery room as an intensive care unit

Authors: A Ziser, M Alkobi, R Markovits and B Rozenberg

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P165

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Evaluation of an integrated intensive care service in a department of geriatrics

Authors: C Köppel, G Fahron and B Andrich-Heumann

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P163

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Effectiveness of the PRISM III score for predicting mortality in pediatric intensive care neurologic patients

Authors: JS Park, SH Kim, SS Sheen, SM Jeong and YJ Lee

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P161

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Comparison of multiorgan dysfunction (MOD) scores in prediction of 1 -year mortality of ICU patients

Authors: V Pettilä, M Pettilä, P Voutilainen and O Takkunen

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P159

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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HBO in replantation of extremity segments and autotransplantation of tissue complexes

Authors: LM Afanasyev and YM Ignatyuk

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P157

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Gastric tonometry in patients recovering from paracetamol overdose

Authors: A Rhodes, SM Gabe, SM Norris and J Wendon

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P134

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Beneficial use of predilution in reducing the amount of anticoagulation and the occurrence of bleeding during CRRT in critically ill patients: a prospective randomized study

Authors: PM Honoré, X Wittebole, M Lemaire and B Pirenne

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P132

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Pharmacokinetics of meropenem in intensive care patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy

Authors: LJ Giles, AC Barber, G Creed, B Ng, RJ Beale and A McLuckie

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P130

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Successful treatment of refractory toxic streptococcal syndrome associated with severe lactic acidosis using a combined haemofiltration technique with a bicarbonate based replacement fluid: report of 4 consecutive cases

Authors: PM Honore, J Jamez, M Wauthier and JP Pelgrim

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P128

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Immunological effects of CWHD in critically ill patients

Authors: D Kehler, E Tonnesen and P Toft

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P126

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Effect of PEEP levels on ventilation in prone position in patients suffering from acute lung injury

Authors: G Servillo, E De Robertis, F Rossano and R Tufano

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P124

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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The role of positioning in the prevention and therapy of ALI and ARDS in polytrauma patients: results of a prospective study with 100 cases

Authors: RJ Stiletto, E Brück, E Ziering and L Gotzen

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P120

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Epidemiological impact of the antimicrobial therapy on Acinetobacter spp. isolated from ITU patients

Authors: T Nikodemski, S Giedrys-Kalemba, R Bohatyrewicz, M Zukowski, I Bilska and C Pakulski

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P101

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Corticoid treatment increases the risk of enterobacter aerogenes infection in intensive care unit

Authors: M Piagnerelli, P Lejeune, Y Glupczynski and E Carlier

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P097

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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A placebo-controlled study on the effects of corticosteroid inhalation therapy in ammonia induced lung injury in rabbits

Authors: E Sjöblom, J Höjer, PEJ Kulling, K Stauffer, A Suneson and U Ludwigs

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P095

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Adrenocortical function and outcome in critically ill patients

Authors: E Bermejo, T Lajo, JC Sotillo, MJ Fernández, E Palencia and C Bouza

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P093

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Bedside percutaneous tracheostomy: experience with 40 critically ill patients

Authors: SF Kahveci, S Gören, O Kutlay, B Özcan and G Korfah

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P091

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Time required for PaO₂ equilibration during mechanical ventilation with changes in FiO₂

Authors: N Cakar, M Tugrul, A Demirarslan, T Erdem, Ö Akinci, F Esen and L Telci

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P088

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Influence of bronchodilatation on impedance of the respiratory system in mechanically ventilated COPD patients

Authors: C Gysbrechts, H Dits, E Frans, A Michels, A Wilmer, KP Van de Woestijne and H Bobbaers

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P086

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Intratracheal gas insuflation (ITG) and biphasic positive airway pressure (BIPAP): an integrated strategy in acute respiratory distress syndrome

Authors: AS Crespo, AF Carvalho, MA Fernandes and LA Campos

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P084

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Determinants of natriuretic peptides in early septic shock

Authors: R Witthaut, Ch Busch, P Fraunberger, A Walli, D Seidel, G Pilz and K Werdan

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P062

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with cerebrovascular disease

Authors: MB Passavanti, MA Tedesco, F Massimo, G Ratti, G Di Salvo, F Argenzio, G Limongelli, C Aurilio and M Chiefari

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P060

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Rapid and safe intubation with rocuronium bromide in critically ill patients

Authors: MA Estecha, JM Molina, CA De la Cruz, L Ruiz Del Fresno, D Daga, A García-Alcántara and JL Carpintero

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P058

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Continuous infusion of propofol for sedation of pediatric patients following open-heart surgery

Authors: A Darwish, S Mousa, B Afrane, M El-Barbary and Z Halees

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P056

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Intravenous magnesium reduces infarct size following an ischaemia/reperfusion injury combined with a thrombogenic lesion in the LAD

Authors: HB Ravn, LB Ilkjaer, U Moeldrup, L Jensen, M Chew, S Johnsen, L Birk-Soerensen, E Tønnesen and VE Hjortdal

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P054

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Painless acute myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus

Authors: Š Grmec

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P052

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Treatment of hypercoagulation state in acute myocardial infarction

Authors: VM Kreines, SI Sharovarnikov, AI Kravchenko, VM Vlasov, VH Vaizov and IM Ustyantseva

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P048

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Effect of antithrombin III on inflammatory immune response in patients with severe sepsis

Authors: D Inthorn, JN Hoffmann, WH Hartl, D Mühlbayer and M Jochum

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P025

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Close relationship of PAI-1 (plasminogen activator inhibitor-1) with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and abnormal glucose metabolism investigated by means of artificial pancreas

Authors: M Hoshino, Y Haraguchi, M Sakai, H Saegusa, K Hayashi, N Horita and H Ohsawa

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P023

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Significance of the changes in blood fibrinogen levels as an acute phase reactant in septic DIC

Authors: Y Otomo, H Henmi, M Honma, H Kato, J Inoue and T Arai

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P021

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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C1-Inhibitor substitution as ultima ratio therapy in septic shock: experience with 15 patients

Authors: B Vangerow, G Marx, M Leuwer and H Rueckoldt

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P019

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Pentoxifylline in severe sepsis: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study

Authors: KH Staubach, J Schröder, P Zabel and F Stüber

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P017

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) enhances superoxide production in acute liver failure (ALF): an in vivo effect

Authors: M Clapperton, J Wendon and N Rolando

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P015

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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CD64 upregulation on peripheral granulocytes is not a marker of sepsis and does not correlate with serum concentrations of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in postoperative/posttraumatic patients with severe sepsis

Authors: M Weiss, C Selig, M Ruoff, H Feist, C Karcher, A Koch, A Reuter and EM Schneider

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P013

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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Circulating markers of endothelial activation in acetaminophen induced acute liver failure

Authors: W Bernal, P Langley and J Wendon

Citation: Critical Care 1998 2(Suppl 1):P009

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 March 1998

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