Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2021
Observational StudyIntubation timing as determinant of outcome in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by SARS-CoV-2 infection.
To determine whether time-to-intubation was associated with higher ICU mortality in patients with COVID-19 on mechanical ventilation due to respiratory insufficiency. ⋯ In COVID-19 patients, late intubation, Pafi <100, older age, and previous ACE inhibitors use were associated with increased ICU mortality.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2021
Review Meta AnalysisSex differences in illness severity and mortality among adult intensive care patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the association between sex and illness severity and mortality of ICU patients. ⋯ Women tend to have higher illness severity scores at ICU admission. Women also appear to have higher risk-adjusted mortality than men at ICU discharge and at 1 year. Given the heterogeneity and risk of bias in the existing literature, additional studies are needed to confirm or refute these findings.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2021
Multicenter StudyModalities of renal replacement therapy and clinical outcomes of patients with acute kidney injury in a resource-limited setting: Results from a SEA-AKI study.
To determine the effects of modalities of renal replacement therapy (RRT) on the 30-d mortality and renal recovery in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). ⋯ All four modes of RRT (IHD, CRRT, PD, and SLED) are acceptable treatments for severe AKI and gave a similar survival rate.