Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · May 2006
[Circulation monitoring of critically ill patients with the Pulse Contour Cardiac Output system].
The Pulse Contour Cardiac Output (PiCCO) monitoring system measures cardiac output with high precision and accuracy. The system may replace the pulmonary artery catheter in most critically ill patients because the rate of serious complications may be lower. Whether the use of dynamic or static fluid monitoring by PiCCO will result in better outcomes should be assessed by studies using clinically relevant end points.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · May 2006
Case Reports[Nephrotoxicity after the use of intravenous X-ray contrast media in a type 2 diabetic being treated with metformin].
Contrast media may induce nephrotoxicity, particularly in elderly patients with pre-existing renal impairment. The concomitant use of metformin may lead to lactic acidosis due to metformin accumulation. ⋯ The man had had an intravenous urography to examine an increased plasma creatinine level, and metformin had not been discontinued. We report the case to remind doctors of this avoidable side effect.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Apr 2006
Comparative Study[Accelerated course after operation for ovarian cancer].
Introduction of principles for postoperative multimodal rehabilitation (fast track surgery) has decreased hospital stay from about 8-10 days to 2-4 days after colonic resection. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a similar fast track regimen in patients operated for ovarian cancer. ⋯ Principles for postoperative multimodal rehabilitation from colonic surgery lead to faster rehabilitation, decreased risk of medical complications and hospital stay in patients operated for ovarian cancer.