Icu Care Articles & Analysis
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Methods: Among fifty-two post-cardiac surgery patients, serum and urine Gal-3 levels were examined on intensive care unit (ICU) admission. In a rat renal I/R injury model, Gal-3 levels, renal function, and histopathology were evaluated in rats pretreated with P-MCP for one week (n = 16) compared to controls (n = 16). Results: Among post-cardiac surgery ...
Methods: In 57 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis, serum Gal-3 was examined as a predictor of ICU mortality and development of AKI. ...
Up to 60% of patients with severe AKI who are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) die; the long-term risk of death associated with AKI is also increased. ...
The purpose of this case study is to highlight ways in which medical algorithms can be integrated into the clinical decision making process. This case study is the first of a series focused on sepsis, a common but complex clinical problem. Use of algorithms can help healthcare providers diagnose sepsis early. Throughout our discussion, appropriate algorithms are suggested to help clinicians ...