Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Sep 2019
Feasibility of Early Noninvasive Ventilation Strategy for Patients with Acute Onset Shortness of Breath in Emergency Department - A Prospective Interventional Study.
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has revolutionized the initial respiratory support provided to a patient in respiratory distress presenting to emergency department. Standardization of NIV practices and safety has always been a matter of concern and debate in emergency medicine. In this study, we tried to assess the clinical outcome of NIV in respiratory failures of varied etiologies. ⋯ Nizami MI, Sharma A, Jayaram K. Feasibility of Early Noninvasive Ventilation Strategy for Patients with Acute Onset Shortness of Breath in Emergency Department - A Prospective Interventional Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(9):400-404.
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Sep 2019
Successful Ventilation of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Complicated by Pneumothorax Using Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: A Case Report.
Pneumothorax can develop in children being mechanically ventilated for 'severe acute respiratory distress syndrome' making the situation worse and challenging for the treating intensivist. There is no evidence on use of 'airway pressure release ventilation' mode in children with acute respiratory distress syndrome complicated by pneumothorax. ⋯ Fortunately, the child responded well and weaned off the ventilator over few days. We suggest that 'airway pressure release ventilation' mode may be used successfully in patients with 'acute respiratory distress syndrome' complicated by pneumothorax if intensive and close monitoring is done.
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Jun 2019
Central Venous Blood Gas Analysis: An Alternative to Arterial Blood Gas Analysis for pH, PCO2, Bicarbonate, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride in the Intensive Care Unit Patients.
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a frequently ordered test in intensive care unit (ICU) and can analyze electrolyte in addition to pH and blood gases. Venous blood gas (VBG) analysis is a safer procedure and may be an alternative for ABG. Electrolyte estimation by auto analyzer usually takes 20-30 minutes. This study was aimed to investigate the correlation of pH, PCO2, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, and chloride (electrolytes) between ABG and central VBG in ICU patients. ⋯ Bijapur MB, Kudligi NA, Asma S. Central Venous Blood Gas Analysis: An Alternative to Arterial Blood Gas Analysis for pH, PCO2, Bicarbonate, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride in the Intensive Care Unit Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(6):258-262.
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How to cite this article: Kulkarni AP. A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(Suppl 2):S97.
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Indian J Crit Care Med · May 2019
Staphylococcus aureus Infection in a Pediatric ICU: A Hospital Based Prospective Observational Study.
Admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection is associated with considerable mortality and morbidity. There is paucity of data about epidemiology of SA infection in a PICU. This study was aimed at elucidating the clinicoepidemiological profile and outcome of children admitted to ICU with S. aureus infection. ⋯ Qadri I, Malik I, Ahmed K. Staphylococcus aureus Infection in A Pediatric ICU: A Hospital Based Prospective Observational Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(5):210-212.