Medicina intensiva
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effect of subglottic air insufflation on subglottic pressure during swallowing.
To determine whether there are differences between subglottic pressure during swallowing with and without air insufflation via a subglottic catheter in tracheostomized patients. ⋯ In a group of tracheostomized patients, air insufflation via a subglottic catheter increased subglottic pressure levels measured during swallowing.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Analysis of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in the critical patient.
To determine if NGAL value exceeding 150 ng/mL is a good diagnostic test for acute renal failure in critically ill patients. ⋯ A NGAL>150 ng/mL does not seem to be an excellent test for AKI in critically ill patients but is associated with a worse prognosis.