Trends in the incidence and outcome of sepsis using data from a Japanese nationwide medical claims database-the Japan Sepsis Alliance (JaSA) study group
T Imaeda, T Nakada, N Takahashi, Y Yamao… - Critical Care, 2021 - Springer
Background Trends in the incidence and outcomes of sepsis using a Japanese nationwide
database were investigated. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study. Adult patients …
database were investigated. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study. Adult patients …
Development and validation of early prediction models for new-onset functional impairment at hospital discharge of ICU admission
Purpose We aimed to develop and validate models for predicting new-onset functional
impairment after intensive care unit (ICU) admission with predictors routinely collected within …
impairment after intensive care unit (ICU) admission with predictors routinely collected within …
Potassium iodide use and patient outcomes for thyroid storm: An observational study
Y Matsuo, A Miyawaki, H Watanabe… - The Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Purpose Iodine, combined with antithyroid drugs, is recommended as an initial
pharmacologic treatment for thyroid storm according to some clinical guidelines. However …
pharmacologic treatment for thyroid storm according to some clinical guidelines. However …
Association between levels of intensive care and in-hospital mortality in patients hospitalized for sepsis stratified by sequential organ failure assessment scores
OBJECTIVES: To assess the association between levels of intensive care and in-hospital
mortality in patients hospitalized for sepsis, stratified by Sequential Organ Failure …
mortality in patients hospitalized for sepsis, stratified by Sequential Organ Failure …
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on critical care utilization in Japan: a nationwide inpatient database study
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted critical care
services worldwide. Examining how critical care systems responded to the COVID-19 …
services worldwide. Examining how critical care systems responded to the COVID-19 …
Intensive care unit versus high-dependency care unit for patients with acute heart failure: a nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study
Background A structure and staffing model similar to that in general intensive care unit
(ICUs) is applied to cardiac intensive care unit (CICUs) for patients with acute heart failure …
(ICUs) is applied to cardiac intensive care unit (CICUs) for patients with acute heart failure …
Impact of the health policy for interdisciplinary collaborative rehabilitation practices in intensive care units: A difference-in-differences analysis in Japan
Background Early rehabilitation in intensive care units (ICUs) may be beneficial but is not
routinely performed for adults with critical illness. In April 2018, the Japanese government …
routinely performed for adults with critical illness. In April 2018, the Japanese government …
Clinical Efficacy of Beta-1 Selective Beta-Blockers Versus Propranolol in Patients With Thyroid Storm: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Y Matsuo, T Jo, H Watanabe, H Matsui… - Critical Care …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES: Thyroid storm is the most severe manifestation of thyrotoxicosis. Beta-
blockers are among the standard treatment regimens for this condition, with propranolol …
blockers are among the standard treatment regimens for this condition, with propranolol …
ICU versus high-dependency care unit for patients with acute myocardial infarction: A nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study
OBJECTIVES: To compare the outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction who
were treated in ICUs versus high-dependency care units (HDUs). DESIGN: A nationwide …
were treated in ICUs versus high-dependency care units (HDUs). DESIGN: A nationwide …
Intensive care unit versus high dependency care unit admission after emergency surgery: a nationwide in-patient registry study
Background The appropriate level of postoperative critical care for patients undergoing
emergency surgery is unknown. We aimed to assess the outcomes of postoperative patients …
emergency surgery is unknown. We aimed to assess the outcomes of postoperative patients …