Crit Care Resusc
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Observational Study
Assessing the bowel function of critically ill children: a pilot study.
To describe the bowel function of critically ill children. ⋯ Critically unwell children needing more than 24 hours of intensive care have a state of non-defecation for most of the time, with formed stools being rare. Further observational studies will better define bowel function in critically unwell children.
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Observational Study
Filter lifespan in critically ill adults receiving continuous renal replacement therapy: the effect of patient and treatmentrelated variables.
To examine the effects of patient and treatment-related variables on filter lifespan in critically ill adults receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). ⋯ Our study found that an increased CRRT filter lifespan is associated with higher blood flow rates and lower platelet count. Vascular catheter design may also be a factor.
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Observational Study
Intra-abdominal hypertension in postoperative cardiac surgery patients.
To investigate screening variables identifying patients at risk of developing intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) after cardiac surgery. ⋯ A set of screening criteria routinely available within the first 24 hours of admission to the ICU after cardiac surgery could correctly identify most patients at risk of IAH.