Intrapleural hematoma and hyperinsufflation of the native lung in lung transplant recipients
Publication date: Available online 2 May 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): M. Arlabán Carpintero, J. Sánchez Arguiano, M.A. Ballesteros Sanz (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - May 3, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Preliminary results of the ADENI-ICU trial: Analysis of decisions of refuse admission in intensive care units as a limitation of life support treatments; multi-center, prospective, observational study
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): P. Escudero-Acha, M. Palomo Navarro, O. Leizaola Irigoyen, B. Vidal Tegedor, D. González Romero, M. Misis del Campo, P. Recena Pérez, M.C. Pavía Pesquera, S. Freita Ramos, G. Miró Andreu, A.M. de Pablo Hermida, M. Barceló Castelló, M.L. Blasco Cortes, D. Ballesteros Ortega, N. Lázaro Martín, D. Díaz Díaz, M. Pérez Ruiz, R. Poyo-Guerrero, M. Cordero Vallejo, O. Acune (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - May 2, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Intensivists, lose all hope
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): J.J. Araiz Burdio, B. Zalba Etayo, M.Á. Suarez Pinilla (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - May 2, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Massive subcutaneous emphysema after thoracic trauma in a patient with pulmonary bullae
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): E. Chicote Álvarez, P.A. Seabrook Maggio, M.A. Hernandez Hernandez (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - May 2, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
PARAMEDIC2 study: Ethical issues
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): Y. Peñasco, P. Escudero Acha, A. González-Castro (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - May 2, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
SMART: The saline was always on the tightrope
Publication date: Available online 28 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): J.A. Barea-Mendoza, I. Sáez, M. Chico-Fernández (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 29, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Tracheal rupture hidden by selective intubation of right bronchium
Publication date: Available online 27 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): N. Arriero Fernández, Z. Eguileor Marín, C. Marco Schulke (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 27, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Narrative review of pediatric critical care humanization: Where we are?
Publication date: Available online 27 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): A. García-Salido, G. Heras la Calle, A. Serrano GonzálezAbstractThe humanization of care emerges as a response to something that seems indisputable: the scientific and technological developments in Intensive Care Units. Such development has improved the care of the critically ill patient in quantitative terms, but has perhaps caused the emotional needs of patients, families and professionals to be regarded as secondary concerns. The humanization of healthcare should be discussed without confusing or discussing the human...
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 27, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Bias in the interpretation of the transcranial color-coded duplex sonography register
Publication date: Available online 17 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): N.S. Rocchetti, J.J. Egea-Guerrero (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 19, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Follow-up program after intensive care unit discharge
ConclusionThe measures herein suggested for patient follow-up after ICU discharge will facilitate a basic approach to diagnosis and management of the long-term complications associated to PICS.ResumenIntroducciónEl seguimiento de pacientes al alta de la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) permite el reconocimiento precoz de las complicaciones asociadas al síndrome post terapia intensiva (SPTI). El objetivo de este estudio es la estandarización de medidas básicas de resultado incluidas en un programa de seguimiento de pacientes en riesgo de presentar SPTI.MétodosEl comité de Seguimiento y Rehabilitación luego de la E...
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 15, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Analgosedation and delirium practices in Spanish ICUs
Publication date: Available online 10 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): N. Nin Vaeza (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 11, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
In reply to “Bias in the interpretation of the transcranial color-coded duplex sonography register”
Publication date: Available online 10 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): M. Arroyo Diez, A. Zabalegui Pérez, G. Kaminsky, E.M. Pérez Cabo (Source: Medicina Intensiva)
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 11, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Analysis of the difference between importance and satisfaction of the needs of family members of critical patients
ConclusionsA high level of importance, compared to low levels of satisfaction, determines a negative gap in most of the needs of the family of the critical patient, particularly those referred to communication. Despite this, a low proportion of the needs should be addressed on a priority basis.ResumenObjetivoAnalizar la diferencia entre el grado de importancia y satisfacción de las necesidades de los familiares de pacientes en una unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI).DiseñoEstudio descriptivo de corte transversal, analítico.ÁmbitoUCI médico-quirúrgica de un hospital universitario en Chile.ParticipantesFamiliares de pa...
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 10, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Importance of carbon dioxide in the critical patient: Implications at the cellular and clinical levels
Publication date: Available online 9 April 2019Source: Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)Author(s): L. Morales Quinteros, J. Bringué Roque, D. Kaufman, A. Artigas RaventósAbstractImportant recent insights have emerged regarding the cellular and molecular role of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the effects of hypercapnia. The latter may have beneficial effects in patients with acute lung injury, affording reductions in pulmonary inflammation, lessened oxidative alveolar damage, and the regulation of innate immunity and host defenses by inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines. However, other studies suggest that CO2...
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 10, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Management of analgesia, sedation and delirium in Spanish Intensive Care Units: A national two-part survey
ConclusionsThis survey is the first conducted in Spain on the practices of analgesia, sedation and delirium. We identified specific targets for quality improvement, particularly concerning the management of sedation and the assessment of delirium.ResumenObjetivoConocer la práctica clínica real de las UCI españolas en relación con la analgosedación y delirium, y valorar cómo se ajusta a las recomendaciones actuales.DiseñoEstudio transversal descriptivo elaborado mediante encuesta nacional sobre prácticas de analgosedación y delirium de los pacientes ingresados en UCI los días 16 de noviembre de 2013 y 16 de octubr...
Source: Medicina Intensiva - April 10, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
