Measurement Of Umbilical Venous Lactate Levels For Predicting Poor Neonatal Outcomes by Maria Habib, Maliha Akhtar Qureshi, Irum Sohail

“…Low APGAR score, need for initial resuscitation & neonatal intensive care unit admission, mechanical ventilation and neonatal morbidity were all associated with significantly higher lactate levels. …”
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Limb-Shaking Transient Ischemic Attacks Successfully Treated with External Carotid Artery Stenting by George N. Kouvelos, Christos Nassis, Nektario Papa, George Papadopoulos, Miltiadis I. Matsagkas

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Chromobacterium violaceum Isolated from a Wound Sepsis: A Case Study from Nepal by Shamshul Ansari, Pramod Paudel, Kishor Gautam, Sony Shrestha, Sangita Thapa, Rajendra Gautam

“…In this study, a pus sample from the infection of a prick injury in the left middle finger was collected from the patient admitted to the intensive care unit. Bacteriological investigations of the pus sample revealed the causative organism to be Chromobacterium violaceum. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with Isolated Renal Involvement by Sultan Aydın Köker, Alper Koker, Adem Yasin Köksoy, Yasemin Kayadibi, Ülkü Gül Şiraz, Emine Tekin

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Cholesterol Prognostic Value in Severe Postoperative Patient´s Morbidity and Mortality by Daymara del Río Bazán, Maricela Morera Pérez, Georgia Díaz-Perera Fernández

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to describe the prognostic value of cholesterol levels in the morbidity and mortality of patients treated in intensive care at the Minimal Access Surgery National Center in Havana. …”
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De Novo Mutation of the ADAMTS13 Gene with Mesenteric Ischemia in an Infant with Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura by Ibrahim Alharbi, Sarah Alqarni, Wed Khayyat, Amirah Almatrafi

“…A full-term baby boy developed tachypnea, bradycardia, and oxygen desaturation at 2 h of life and was shifted to the newborn intensive care unit. He was oliguric in the first 24 h of life and had one episode of epistaxis. …”
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Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Pulmonary Hypertension in an Infant with Pertussis Case Report by Patrick Ovie Fueta, Harry Onoriode Eyituoyo, Oghogho Igbinoba, Jon Roberts

“…She was transferred to our tertiary facility and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. Complete blood count revealed significant leukocytosis, chest X-ray revealed bilateral pulmonary edema with pleural effusion, and echocardiogram demonstrated pulmonary hypertension. …”
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Detection and Management of Intraoperative Pneumothorax during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Mohammed Heyba, Areej Rashad, Abdul-Aziz Al-Fadhli

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Emergency management of intracerebral haemorrhage in hypertensive, alkalotic patients: A case report by Suandika Made, Handayani Rahmaya Nova, Suryani Sekar Mutiara Triya, Kisdyanti Yuniar Melissa, Puspita Valentina Intan Ayu, Ulfah Mariah

“…The results obtained in the surgery of intracerebral haemorrhage patients focus on reducing intra cranial pressure, expanding the haematoma, maintaining cerebral homeostatis, managing haemodynamic stability and administering appropriate induction doses with postoperative care is monitoring propofol sedation in improving the quality of controlled sleep in the intensive care unit. The conclusion of this case study is the need for well-coordinated perioperative anaesthetic considerations in cases of intracerebral haemorrhage so that emergency craniotomy surgery can be successful and avoid excessive post-anesthetic complications.…”
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Rituximab for Autoimmune Encephalitis with Epilepsy by Mohankumar Kurukumbi, Rahul H. Dave, Jose Castillo, Tulsi Shah, Joanne Lau

“…Intractable epilepsy remains a significant medical challenge, resulting in recurrent and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. Autoimmune encephalitis is emerging as a treatable cause of intractable epilepsy. …”
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Group A Streptococci-Associated Necrotizing Fasciitis following Cat Bite in an Immunocompromised Patient by Sudheer Nambiar, Asha Karippot, Joe Devasahayam, Tony Oliver

“…In spite of all the adequate therapy she succumbed to death from streptococcal toxic shock and related complications after thirty-two days of treatment in intensive care unit. Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but life-threatening complication in immunocompromised hosts. …”
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Investigating Gram-negative bacilli isolates’ sensitivity to ceftazidime/avibactam by Sunali, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Mukesh Kumar, Maneesh Kumar, Nishant Ranjan

“…MDR and carbapenem resistant infections, which are common in intensive care units and hospitals, lead to increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. …”
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Acute Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Rhizopus Infection in a Patient with Diabetes and Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report by Huang X, Qiu J, Pan L, Wang C, Tang C

“…Xiaoqing Huang,1 Junke Qiu,1 Lei Pan,1 Caihong Wang,1 Chuanfeng Tang2 1Tuberculosis Intensive Care Unit, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Emergency Department, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Peoples Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Chuanfeng Tang, Emergency Department, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, No. 208 East Huancheng Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8615155110013, Email T20237243@163.comBackground: Zygomycosis, also termed mucormycosis, is a rare yet highly fatal fungal infection caused by Mucorales species, notably Rhizopus spp.Case Presentation: This case study details a 72-year-old man with diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and nephrotic syndrome who developed acute necrotizing fasciitis attributable to R. oryzae. …”
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ALK-Negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Potentially Fatal Presentation by Uroosa Ibrahim, Amina Saqib, Maryam Rehan, Jean Paul Atallah

“…Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is common in patients admitted to intensive care units and can confound and delay the diagnosis of HLH. …”
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Free versus pedicled flaps for reconstruction of head and neck cancer defects: a systematic review by Fanny Gabrysz-Forget, Paul Tabet, Akram Rahal, Eric Bissada, Apostolos Christopoulos, Tareck Ayad

“…FF are associated with a longer stay at the intensive care unit than the supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) and with a more extended hospital stay compared to the submental island flap (SMIF). …”
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Analysis of determinant factors with the severity of COVID-19 in pregnancy by Yanti Linda, Sekarini Ni Nyoman Ayu Desy, Susanti Dwi

“…According to data, 1.3% of pregnant women with the infection needed mechanical breathing and intensive care unit treatment. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the association between the severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women and variables such age, gestational age, blood type, immunization status, and comorbidities. 40 pregnant women having a COVID-19 diagnosis between 2021 and 2023 were sampled for a correlational study design at a Lampung hospital. …”
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The Clinical Application and Progress of Mirogabalin on Neuropathic Pain as a Novel Selective Gabapentinoids by Hui Tang, Jing Lu, Yazhuo Duan, Dejun Li

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Analysis of antibacterial agents consumption in a Brazilian southeastern hospital complex from 2018 to 2021 by Giuliana Amanda de Oliveira, Adriano Max Moreira Reis

“…The pattern of antimicrobial consumption in the hospital complex showed increased consumption in medical clinics and intensive care units, with a predominance of carbapenems, penicillins + beta-lactamase inhibitors, beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins, glycopeptides, fluoroquinolones, and polymyxin B, reflecting the care profile and influence of the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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Dexmedetomidine Reduces Incidences of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Adult Patients: A Meta-Analysis by Qiaonan Zhong, Ashish Kumar, Abhishek Deshmukh, Courtney Bennett

“…To assess the antiarrhythmic properties of dexmedetomidine in patients in the intensive care unit. Methods. A literature review was conducted with Ovid MEDLINE (R), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Embase, and Scopus. …”
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Effects of Physiological Fetal Growth Determinants on Diagnosis by Kjell Haram, Eirik Søfteland, Radek Bukowski

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