Vasopressin for the treatment of vasodilatory shock: an ESICM systematic review and a meta-analysis
Methods We searched the CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and LILACS (through to August
2010) databases. Randomized and quasi-randomized trials of vasopressin/terlipressin …
2010) databases. Randomized and quasi-randomized trials of vasopressin/terlipressin …
Efficacy and safety of dopamine agonists in traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
AJ Frenette, S Kanji, L Rees, DR Williamson… - Critical Care, 2011 - Springer
Methods We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCT) examining
the clinical efficacy and safety of DA in TBI. We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the …
the clinical efficacy and safety of DA in TBI. We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the …
Mild hypoglycemia is independently associated with increased mortality in the critically ill
J Krinsley, MS Schultz, P Spronk, R Harmsen… - Critical Care, 2011 - Springer
Methods Prospectively collected data from two observational cohorts in the USA and in the
Netherlands and from the prospective GLUCONTROL trial were analyzed. Hospital mortality …
Netherlands and from the prospective GLUCONTROL trial were analyzed. Hospital mortality …
Searching for mechanisms that matter in septic acute kidney injury: an experimental study
J Benes, J Chvojka, R Sykora, J Radej, A Krouzecky… - Critical care, 2011 - Springer
Methods Thirty-six pigs were anesthetized, mechanically ventilated and instrumented. After
a recovery period, progressive sepsis was induced either by peritonitis (n= 13) or by iv …
a recovery period, progressive sepsis was induced either by peritonitis (n= 13) or by iv …
Global cerebral edema and brain metabolism after subarachnoid hemorrhage
Background and Purpose—Global cerebral edema is common among patients with poor-
grade subarachnoid hemorrhage and is associated with poor outcome. Currently no …
grade subarachnoid hemorrhage and is associated with poor outcome. Currently no …
Endotoxemia related to cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with increased risk of infection after cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study
DJ Klein, F Briet, R Nisenbaum, AD Romaschin… - Critical care, 2011 - Springer
Introduction Previous studies have documented a high frequency of endotoxemia
associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Endotoxemia may be responsible for some …
associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Endotoxemia may be responsible for some …
Factors associated with compassion fatigue among ICU nurses in Greece
Methods The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL R_IV, CF, BO and CS subscales)
and a demographic tool were distributed to 335 ICU nurses in 22 public hospitals in the …
and a demographic tool were distributed to 335 ICU nurses in 22 public hospitals in the …
Limitations of the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale in intensive care patients with non-neurological primary disease: A search for alternatives
PV Dong, OL Cremer - Critical Care, 2011 - Springer
Methods We performed an observational study of all patients admitted to a large tertiary ICU
from January 2009 until September 2010. Patients following elective surgery, having an …
from January 2009 until September 2010. Patients following elective surgery, having an …
Effect of anemia on coagulation and platelet function: a whole blood in vitro study
G Scharbert, L Wetzel, L Berlinger… - Critical Care, 2011 - Springer
Methods In this study we investigated the effect of anemia on platelet function and plasmatic
hemostasis with two different point-of-care methods: the multiple electrode aggregometry …
hemostasis with two different point-of-care methods: the multiple electrode aggregometry …
Update on the RESCUEicp decompressive craniectomy trial
Methods An international multicentre randomised trial comparing decompressive
craniectomy with optical medical management (including barbiturate therapy). Inclusion …
craniectomy with optical medical management (including barbiturate therapy). Inclusion …