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High volume hemofiltration in septic shock Hemofiltración de alto volumen en shock séptico
(2010)
Severe sepsis and septic shock are conditions associated with high morbidity and mortality. The disproportionate release of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators caused by the septic insult is the promoter of ...
Comparison between procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for early diagnosis of children with sepsis or septic shock
(Springer Basel Ag, 2010-08-01)
The objective of the paper is to examine the behavior of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) in the first 12 h of admission and verify which performs better to differentiate children with septic conditions.Septic ...
Serum thiamine concentration and oxidative stress as predictors of mortality in patients with septic shock
(Elsevier B.V., 2014-02-01)
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the influence of serum thiamine, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, and serum protein carbonyl concentrations in hospital mortality in patients with septic shock.Materials ...
Interleukin-6 and procalcitonin in children with sepsis and septic shock
(Academic Press Ltd Elsevier B.V. Ltd, 2008-08-01)
Objectives. To examine the behavior of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and procalcitonin (PCT) and verify whether they can be used to differentiate children with septic conditions. Methods. Septic children aged between 28 days and ...
Urea to albumin ratio is a predictor of mortality in patients with septic shock
(2021-04-01)
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate urea to albumin ratio (UAR) as predictor of mortality in patients with septic shock. Methods: We included all individuals aged ≥ 18 years, with the diagnosis of septic ...
Fatal septic shock due to a disseminated chronic form of paracoccidioidomycosis in an aged woman
(INFORMA HEALTHCARELONDON, 2012)
Once rare, septic shock (SS) due to disseminated fungal infections has been increasingly reported due to a growing number of immunocompromised patients, but remains rare in non-immune-compromised individuals. In ...
Erythrocyte selenium concentration predicts intensive care unit and hospital mortality in patients with septic shock: a prospective observational study
(Biomed Central Ltd, 2014-01-01)
Introduction: Selenoenzymes can modulate the extent of oxidative stress, which is recognized as a key feature of septic shock. The pathophysiologic role of erythrocyte selenium concentration in patients with septic shock ...
Abordaje clínico del choque séptico. II parte: tratamiento del choque séptico
(2008-07-01)
El manejo del choque séptico necesita de un tratamiento temprano y apropiado para mejorar su pronóstico. Con una administración temprana de los antibióticos apropiados, el drenaje de las fuentes de infección, un manejo ...
Time- and Fluid-Sensitive Resuscitation for Hemodynamic Support of Children in Septic Shock Barriers to the Implementation of the American College of Critical Care Medicine/Pediatric Advanced Life Support Guidelines in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a Developing World
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2008)
Objectives: To analyze mortality rates of children with severe sepsis and septic shock in relation to time-sensitive fluid resuscitation and treatments received and to define barriers to the implementation of the American ...
Comparison of C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A protein in septic shock patients
(HINDAWI PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 2008)
Septic shock is a severe inflammatory state caused by an infectious agent. Our purpose was to investigate serum amyloid A (SAA) protein and C-reactive protein (CRP) as inflammatory markers of septic shock patients. Here ...