Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
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Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao · Jun 2009
[Predictors of prolonged intensive care unit stay in patients undergoing aortic arch replacement].
To identify the predictors of prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay in patients undergoing aortic arch replacement. ⋯ The incidence of prolonged ICU stay is high after aortic arch replacement. Patients with identified multivariate predictors carry a higher risk of prolonged ICU stay and may benefit from enhanced perioperative protection of brain and kidney.
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Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao · Jun 2009
[Causes and therapeutic principles of pulmonary infections in renal transplant recipients].
Pulmonary infection after renal transplantation is a well recognized and prevalent postoperative complication, which can occur at either the early stage or late stage after transplantation. The etiology and this phenomenon and its impacts remains unclear. ⋯ Early diagnosis and treatment are important; meanwhile, the dosage of immunosuppressant should be minimized. Prophylactic management should also be emphasized.