Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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We report a case in which endotracheal intubation performed for acute respiratory distress resulted in respiratory failure that completely resolved on removal of the endotracheal tube, with concomitant expulsion of a latex glove from the mouth. This case serves as a reminder that endotracheal intubation may promote the very complications that it is meant to prevent. Thorough visualization and careful inspection of the larynx before intubation of the trachea is essential.
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To explore the relationship between fluid and electrolyte variables and the development of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. ⋯ These data suggest that shifts in fluid and electrolytes may be important characteristics of patients in whom SVT will develop, which could lead to better identification and nursing management of SVT and improve hemodynamic status, patient recovery, and cost after CABG.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of women's and men's symptoms during home recovery after coronary artery bypass surgery.
To compare women's and men's recovery symptoms during home recovery after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). ⋯ An understanding of these gender differences in CABG recovery is important so clinicians can tailor discharge planning to the specific needs of women and men.
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Septic shock is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units, and its incidence is increasing. Mortality rates as high as 95% are reported, with rates of 60% or more even when diagnosed and treated promptly. This review examines the definition of septic shock, its pathogenesis, and supportive therapy, with particular attention to intervention during the septic shock cascade.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
External rewarming and age in mildly hypothermic patients after cardiac surgery.
To compare the effects of two external rewarming methods on body core temperature and the rate of rewarming between two age groups (less than 65 years, 65 years or more) of adult, mildly hypothermic patients who have undergone cardiac surgery, during the immediate postoperative period. ⋯ In this study, conduction and reflection of radiant heat were equally effective in producing an acceptable rate of rewarming but contributed to different internal patterns in core rewarming. The average total rewarming time with the active external rewarming method was 1 hour shorter than with the passive external rewarming method.