Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Fatal cerebral edema in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: A case series.
Unlike patients with acute liver failure, patients with cirrhosis are not traditionally thought to be at risk for developing cerebral edema. In the largest case series to date, we document clinical characteristics of cirrhotic patients who develop cerebral edema. ⋯ ACLF patients with neurological decompensation exhibit distinct clinical changes. Noninvasive bedside techniques may serve as surrogate measures for ICP.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Mental health status of Chinese physicians working in intensive care unit.
Physicians working in intensive care unit (ICU) are prone to suffer from mental health problems, but there are still very limited data of mental health status of ICU physicians in China. Therefore, this study was to investigate their psychological status. ⋯ The situation of psychological health of ICU physicians in China is worrying, and it is urgent to take some effective measures to improve their mental health.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Safety of the endotracheal tube for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
The endotracheal tube (ETT) is the most common route for invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) yet controversy attends its long-term safety. ⋯ The safety of ETT compared with TT beyond short-term MV (≤9-days) is uncertain and requires prospective evaluation with additional data.