Statins and sepsis: multiple modifications at multiple levels
M Terblanche, Y Almog, RS Rosenson… - The Lancet infectious …, 2007 - thelancet.com
Sepsis, an infection-induced inflammatory syndrome, is a leading and increasing cause of
mortality worldwide. Animal and human observational studies suggest statins may prevent …
mortality worldwide. Animal and human observational studies suggest statins may prevent …
American Burn Association consensus conference to define sepsis and infection in burns
… Conference on Burn Sepsis and Infection … - Journal of burn care …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Because of their extensive wounds, burn patients are chronically exposed to inflammatory
mediators. Thus, burn patients, by definition, already have “systemic inflammatory response …
mediators. Thus, burn patients, by definition, already have “systemic inflammatory response …
Inflammatory markers in patients with severe burn injury: what is the best indicator of sepsis?
A Lavrentieva, T Kontakiotis, L Lazaridis, N Tsotsolis… - Burns, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the diagnostic value of serum PCT, CRP, leukocyte count and
temperature as markers of sepsis in critically ill ICU burn patients. DESIGN AND SETTING …
temperature as markers of sepsis in critically ill ICU burn patients. DESIGN AND SETTING …
[HTML][HTML] Usefulness of C-reactive protein in monitoring the severe community-acquired pneumonia clinical course
L Coelho, P Póvoa, E Almeida, A Fernandes, R Mealha… - Critical care, 2007 - Springer
Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the C-reactive protein level, the
body temperature and the white cell count in patients after prescription of antibiotics in order …
body temperature and the white cell count in patients after prescription of antibiotics in order …
Asymmetric dimethyl-arginine (ADMA) response to inflammation in acute infections
Background and methods. The endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOs)
asymmetrical dimethyl-arginine (ADMA) has been implicated as a possible modulator of …
asymmetrical dimethyl-arginine (ADMA) has been implicated as a possible modulator of …
[HTML][HTML] Markers and mediators of inflammatory response in infection and sepsis
SM Lobo, FRM Lobo - Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva, 2007 - SciELO Brasil
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Sepsis is the expression of a complex network of
mediators. Multiple organ dysfunction and septic shock indeed remain a major cause of …
mediators. Multiple organ dysfunction and septic shock indeed remain a major cause of …
Long-term immunosuppression in burned patients assessed by in vitro neutrophil oxidative burst (Phagoburst®)
K Parment, A Zetterberg, J Ernerudh, K Bakteman… - Burns, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To assess the duration and magnitude of immunosuppression induced by
burns as measured by the neutrophil oxidative burst in vitro. DESIGN: Prospective …
burns as measured by the neutrophil oxidative burst in vitro. DESIGN: Prospective …
C-reactive protein concentration as a predictor of in-hospital mortality after ICU discharge: a nested case–control study
Purpose: To assess the ability of potential clinical predictors and inflammatory markers to
predict in-hospital mortality after patient discharge from the intensive care unit. Setting and …
predict in-hospital mortality after patient discharge from the intensive care unit. Setting and …
Systemic inflammation and repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
AL Tambyraja, R Dawson, D Valenti, JA Murie… - World journal of …, 2007 - Springer
Background Inflammation is integral to the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA). This study examines preoperative biomarkers of systemic inflammation in patients …
(AAA). This study examines preoperative biomarkers of systemic inflammation in patients …