Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2017
A comparison of pre ICU admission SIRS, EWS and q SOFA scores for predicting mortality and length of stay in ICU.
The 2015 sepsis definitions suggest using the quick SOFA score for risk stratification of sepsis patients among other changes in sepsis definition. Our aim was to validate the q sofa score for diagnosing sepsis and comparing it to traditional scores of pre ICU admission sepsis outcome prediction such as EWS and SIRS in our setting in order to predict mortality and length of stay. ⋯ In conclusion, we find that in our setting, EWS is better than SIRS and q SOFA for predicting mortality and perhaps length of stay as well. The q Sofa score remains validated for diagnosis of sepsis.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2017
Needle-guided ultrasound technique for axillary artery catheter placement in critically ill patients: A case series and technique description.
Axillary arterial cannulation for blood pressure monitoring has been reported in adults since 1973. Reported failure rates using palpation landmarks are high. This report describes a needle-guided ultrasound technique for axillary arterial line placement in critically ill patients. ⋯ Use of the needle-guided ultrasound assisted approach for axillary arterial line placement is easily teachable and can be used to promote safe and successful placement of axillary arterial lines for novice learners.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2017
Effect of high-dose furosemide on the prognosis of critically ill patients.
Diuretics are used frequently in critically ill patients. We investigated the effects of furosemide on the prognosis. ⋯ Early high-dose furosemide use is associated with ICU mortality, particularly in non-oliguric patients. We suggest that furosemide should be used with caution even in non-oliguric critically ill patients until the safety is confirmed in powered study.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2017
The association between red cell distribution width and poor outcomes in hospitalized patients with influenza.
To examine an association between red blood cell distribution width (RDW) and the prognosis of influenza patients. ⋯ RDW>14.5% was a predictor of severe hospital complications in patients with influenza.