Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2019
Prescription patterns for routine EEG ordering in patients with intracranial hemorrhage admitted to a neurointensive care unit.
To examine clinical factors, including established electroencephalography (EEG) consensus recommendations, that may influence EEG-prescription in critically-ill intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients in the neurointensive care unit. ⋯ EEG appeared underused in ICH, since <50% of patients who fulfilled guideline criteria underwent EEG. Prescription of EEG was related to factors beyond those included in consensus recommendations. Validation of our findings and their association with outcome is required.
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To evaluate the characteristics and practice of predatory journals in critical care medicine (CCM). ⋯ We found a relevant number of probable predatory CCM journals. Scientists should carefully check journal's characteristics to avoid selecting predatory journals as editorial target.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2019
Transient acute kidney injury after major abdominal surgery increases chronic kidney disease risk and 1-year mortality.
We conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine incidences of transient and persistent acute kidney injury (AKI) after major abdominal surgery and their impacts on long-term outcome. ⋯ Although most AKI cases after major abdominal surgery recover completely within 7 days, even these patients with transient AKI are at higher risk for 1-year mortality and chronic kidney disease progression compared to patients without AKI.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2019
Comparative StudyPrevalence of acute kidney injury after liver transplantation in children: Comparison of the pRIFLE, AKIN, and KDIGO criteria using corrected serum creatinine.
To compare the application of three standardized definitions of acute kidney injury (AKI), using corrected serum creatinine values, in children immediately after liver transplantation. ⋯ There is a good correlation among the three criteria defining AKI in pediatric liver transplant recipients. AKI is highly prevalent in this patient group and confers a worse ICU course.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2019
Comparative StudyLacosamide versus phenytoin for the prevention of early post traumatic seizures.
To compare the efficacy and safety of lacosamide versus phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis following TBI. ⋯ There was no difference between lacosamide and phenytoin in the prevention of early post traumatic seizures in patients following TBI. Lacosamide may have a more tolerable side effect profile.