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Randomized controlled trial of nonsynchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation versus nasal CPAP after extubation of VLBW infants
(Karger, 2020)
Background and Objectives: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a useful method of respiratory support after extubation. However, some infants fail despite CPAP use and require reintubation. Some evidence ...
Dexmedetomidine improves cardiovascular and ventilatory outcomes in critically ill patients: basic and clinical approaches
(Frontiers Media, 2020)
Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective alpha 2-adrenergic agonist with sedative and analgesic properties, with minimal respiratory effects. It is used as a sedative in the intensive care unit and the operating room. ...
Sildenafil for treating patients with COVID-19 and perfusion mismatch: a pilot randomized trial
(BMC, 2022)
Background: SARS-CoV-2 seems to afect the regulation of pulmonary perfusion. Hypoperfusion in areas of well-aerated lung parenchyma results in a ventilation–perfusion mismatch that can be characterized using subtraction ...
Estimation of changes in cyclic lung strain by electrical impedance tomography: Proof-of-concept study
(Wiley, 2020)
Rationale Cyclic strain may be a determinant of ventilator-induced lung injury. The standard for strain assessment is the computed tomography (CT), which does not allow continuous monitoring and exposes to radiation. ...
Actualización del Consenso “Neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica” Primera parte. Aspectos diagnósticos
(SOC CHILENA INFECTOLOGIA, 2011-04)
The best strategy to resolve the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is unsettled, and periodic reviews of new evidence are necessary. An update was performed to renew the 2001 recommendations on the diagnosis ...
Geo-environmental parametric 3D models of SARS-CoV-2 virus circulation in hospital ventilation systems
(China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Peking UniversityChina, 2022)
Neonatal herpes simplex encephalitis: Two twins, two cases Encefalitis herpética neonatal: Dos gemelas, dos casos
(2011)
Herpes simplex encephalitis is an infrequent infection with high mortality and morbidity. Antiviral therapies decrease mortality but long term sequelae are still high, so early diagnosis is important for opportune treatment. ...
Pediatric Critical Care and COVID-19
(American Academy of PediatricsEstados Unidos, 2020-09)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, disproportionally affects adults (children <5% in most reports).1 Adult critical illness is characterized by acute hypoxemia, ...
Evaluación del movimiento diafragmático por ultrasonografía mediante la medición del índice de excursión en perros
(Universidad de los Llanos, 2019-06-16)
El ultrasonido es una técnica portátil y repetible, que permite evaluar de forma dinámica los movimientos del diafragma. Existen muchas causas que pueden generar disfunción diafragmática y parálisis diafragmática como ...
Variabilidad terapéutica en lactantes con bronquiolitis hospitalizados en unidades de cuidados intensivos latinoamericanas
(Sociedad Chilena de PediatríaChile, 2020-03)
Objetivo: describir las terapias utilizadas en lactantes con bronquiolitis aguda admitidos en 20 Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) pediátricos miembros de LARed en 5 países latinoamericanos. Pacientes y Método: Estudio ...