Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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A defibrination syndrome developed in two men (aged 51, and 29 years old) within two hours of having been bitten by vipers Echis carinatus and Agkistrodon halys, respectively. In both the syndrome was characterized by afibrinogenemia with prolongation of the thrombin time, presence of fibrin monomers and split products of fibrinogen. Haemorrhagic signs included oral mucosa bleeding and macrohematuria. Specific serum was administered 9 and 16 hours, respectively, after the bite and achieved normalization of all clotting values within 48 hours.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Sep 1989
Case Reports[Atelectasis treatment by ventilatory support using an iron lung].
Total atelectasis of the left lung occurred in a 61-year-old woman after several weeks ventilator-assisted breathing following an operation for ileus, when the tracheal cannula was removed. It was quickly replaced and artificial ventilation resumed. ⋯ During this time her condition and general state clearly improved. On re-hospitalization to remove the tracheal cannula her vital capacity was 75%, pO2 78 mm Hg and pCO2 38 mm Hg.