Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Bioelectrical impedance analysis values as markers to predict severity in critically ill patients.
We investigated bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-derived parameters in critically ill patients to evaluate any differences between survivors and nonsurvivors. ⋯ PhA, impedance, and reactance determined by BIA in critically ill patients were associated with mortality outcomes and revealed stronger predictive power for mortality than severity scoring systems commonly used in an intensive care unit.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Observational StudyThe correlation between CVP-derived parameters and the prognosis of critically ill patients.
To investigate the effect of central venous pressure on the organ dysfunction and prognosis of critically ill patients. ⋯ Exposure to higher levels of central venous pressure in critically ill patients is associated with a poorer prognosis and worse organ function. Therefore, central venous pressure should be kept as low as possible during hemodynamic therapy in critically ill patients.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Increased mortality in critically ill patients with mild or moderate hyperbilirubinemia.
Increased bilirubin concentrations may be related to outcome, but this has not been well studied. We evaluated the relationship between total serum bilirubin levels and outcome in critically ill patients. ⋯ Hyperbilirubinemia without a recognized cause was common and independently associated with increased mortality. There was a linear correlation of mortality with bilirubin concentration for values between 1 and 6 mg/dL but not for higher values.
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To describe gastrointestinal emergencies in cancer patients. ⋯ Gastrointestinal emergencies in cancer patients are associated with significant mortality. Mortality correlated both with the severity of organ failure upon ICU admission and the underlying diagnosis. Interestingly, patients admitted to the ICU with neutropenia had better survival.