Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
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To determine the incidence and study association of hyperglycemia with outcome of critically ill children. ⋯ Incidence of hyperglycemia is high in critically ill children and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Jan 2014
Evaluation of ultrasound for central venous access in ICU by an in experienced trainee.
Central venous catheter placement is an important procedure for ICU (Intensive Care Unit) patients. We studied the usefulness of ultrasonography for placement of central venous catheter by in-experienced anesthetists. ⋯ This study concludes that real time ultrasound guidance during IJV and SCV cannulation can achieve higher success rate, fewer complications, number of attempts, and failure rate among inexperienced anesthetists.