Initial studies found increased severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by
infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in patients …

The plethysmographic peripheral perfusion index (PPI) is a very useful parameter with
various emerging utilities in medical practice. The PPI represents the ratio between pulsatile …

Background This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of pulse oximetry-derived oxygen
saturation (SpO 2) on room air, determined at hospital admission, as a predictor for the need …

This retrospective observational case series describes a single centre's preparations and
experience of 53 emergency tracheal intubations in patients with COVID‐19 respiratory …

Background: COVID-19 has taken on pandemic proportions with growing interest in
prognostic factors. Overhydration is a risk factor for mortality in several medical conditions …

Acute circulatory shock is a life-threatening emergency requiring an efficient and timely
management plan, which varies according to shock etiology and pathophysiology. Specific …

Background We aimed to evaluate the ability of diaphragmatic excursion at hospital
admission to predict outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) …

Background Fluid challenge test is a widely used method for the detection of fluid
responsiveness in acute circulatory failure. However, detection of the patient's response to …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is still a challenging metabolic disease worldwide. In the current
situation, the world is facing a COVID-19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. DM is one …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread over the world for more than one
year. COVID-19 often develops life-threatening hypoxemia. Endothelial injury caused by the …