The effect of preoperative deep breathing exercise with incentive spirometer initiated in the preoperative period on respiratory parameters and complications in patients underwent... by Hatice Öner Cengiz, Zeynep Uluşan Özkan, Eylem Gani

“…Secondary outcomes included the mechanical ventilation time, length of intensive care unit stay, and length of hospital stay. …”
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Post-traumatic Growth in the Link with Resilience, Self-compassion, and the Personal and Clinical Characteristics in Adolescents with Life-threatening Disease: A Cross-sectional Co... by Zahra Ghasemi, Manijeh Nourian, Azam Shirinabadi Farahani, Amir Heidari, Maliheh Nasiri

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Short term outcomes of the first pediatric cardiac surgery program in Rwanda by Yayehyirad Ejigu, Vongai C. Mlambo, Kara L. Neil, Habtamu Sime, Rex Wong, Michel R. Gatera, Gaston Nyirigira, Yilkal C. Sewnet, Yihan Lin, Bertrand Byishimo, Gloria Rukomeza, Yves Mutabandama, Emmanuel Rusingiza

“…Perioperative factors associated with complications and prolonged intensive care unit length of stay were evaluated using logistic and linear regression analysis, respectively. …”
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A Small Increase in Serum Creatinine within 48 h of Hospital Admission Is an Independent Predictor of In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial... by Jiajia Zhu, Wenxian Liu, Jiang Li, Changsheng Ma, Dong Zhao

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Investigating the implementation of a Trial of Labour After Caesarean (TOLAC) delivery bundle with respect to decreasing caesarean delivery rates: a multisite quality improvement i... by Eliane M Shore, Elizabeth Miazga, Cheyanne Reed, Alisha Olsthoorn, Isabella Fan, Eliya Zhao, Jodi Shapiro, Amanda Cipolla, Modupe Tunde-Byass

“…There was no increase in the uterine rupture or neonatal intensive care admission rates.Conclusion This TOLAC bundle can decrease caesarean delivery rates without negatively impacting uterine rupture or neonatal intensive care admission rates. …”
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Overlooking the Obvious during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Dyspnoea with Asymmetric Breath Sounds in a Toddler by Heli Salmi, Heini Harve-Rytsälä, Paula Rautiainen, Sari Pyörälä, Johanna Hästbacka

“…Pneumonia was suspected, SARS-CoV-2 was considered as potential causative agent, and the child was admitted to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. As the patient did not show clear signs of infection or bronchial obstruction, the events were thoroughly rediscussed with the caregiver next morning. …”
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Optimization of Cannula Visibility during Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Catheterization, via a Longitudinal Approach, by Implementing Echogenic Technology by Konstantinos Stefanidis, Mariantina Fragou, Nicos Pentilas, Gregorios Kouraklis, Serafim Nanas, Richard H. Savel, Ariel L. Shiloh, Michel Slama, Dimitrios Karakitsos

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Body composition, mitochondrial oxygen metabolism and metabolome of patients with obesity before and after bariatric surgery (COMMITMENT): protocol for a monocentric prospective co... by Sina M Coldewey, Charles Neu, Philipp Baumbach, Utz Settmacher, Kornel Skitek, Hermann Kissler, Ricardo Esper Treml

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Effects of Prognostic Nutrition Index, Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, and C-reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio on Prognosis Undergoing Open Heart Surgery by Anil Kilinc, Nilay Tas, Melih Urkmez, Ebru Canakci, Ilker Coskun, Merve Elif Demirhan

“…The other variables showed no significant effects on intensive care duration, total hospitalization, and 30-day mortality rates. …”
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The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) application on airway problems in pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis who undergo balloon dilatation by Zeliha Tuncel, Şenay Göksu, Özlem Deligöz, Kemal Tolga Saracoglu, Abdulatif Albasha, Bushra M. Abdallah, Ayten Saracoglu

“…Compared to controls, the proportions of bronchospasm, tracheal secretion, need for intensive care, and tracheostomy were consistently lower in the CPAP group, whereas the requirement of intubation was higher. …”
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Review on the application of acupoint sticking therapy for constipation in adult patients (中医穴位贴敷疗法在成人便秘中的应用研究进展) by WANG Xiaomin (王晓敏), ZHENG Naihua (郑乃花), YANG Dongmei (杨冬梅), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), ZHANG Lijun (张丽君), LIU Xiaoliu (刘晓柳)

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Positive end-expiratory pressure increases intracranial pressure but not pressure reactivity index in supine and prone positions: a porcine model study by Rønnaug Hammervold, Rønnaug Hammervold, Rønnaug Hammervold, Erta Beqiri, Peter Smielewski, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Claude Guérin, Shirin K. Frisvold, Shirin K. Frisvold

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Hypothermia with Extreme Bradycardia following Spinal Cord Infarction of Septic Origin by Philippe Hantson, Thierry Duprez

“…A 66-year-old woman was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) for serious cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and asystole) in the context of a deep hypothermia (axillary temperature below 32°C). …”
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Open Tracheostomy after Aborted Percutaneous Approach due to Tracheoscopy Revealing Occult Tracheal Wall Ulcer by John Schweiger, Collin Sprenker, Devanand Mangar, Rachel Karlnoski, Naga Pullakhandam, Enrico M. Camporesi

“…Tracheostomy is a common procedure for intensive care patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. …”
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CXCR2 in Acute Lung Injury by F. M. Konrad, J. Reutershan

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Exogenous Surfactant Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by James F Lewis, Jasvinder S Dhillon, Ram N Singh, Craig C Johnson, Timothy C Frewen

“…Responders also spent fewer days on a mechanical ventilator and less time in intensive care compared with nonresponders. Based on the results of this pilot study, a more appropriate multicentre clinical trial should be designed to evaluate this treatment strategy.…”
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Impacts of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children by Susanna Esposito, Nicola Principi

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Connatal Urinary Ascites in a Female Preterm by Barbara Brunner, Elisabeth Ralser, Elisabeth D’Costa, Kathrin Maurer, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Elke Griesmaier

“…The mother suffered from viral pneumonia requiring intensive care in the third trimester of pregnancy. Serial fetal ultrasound examinations showed a megacystis and ascites. …”
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Application Value of Management Model Based on “Zero Tolerance” Concept in Pressure Ulcer Management by Yufei Liu, Changming Zhou, Nan Li, Xiaoxue Gong

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Central Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Patients: Another Patient Safety Bundle? by B Lynn Johnston, John M Conly

“…This initiative is focused on preventing CVC-associated BSIs in intensive care units. However, other patient groups are also at risk for CVC-related BSIs, suggesting that there are other individuals who would benefit from preventive efforts. …”
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