Anesthesiology
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Pneumocephalus has been linked to several clinical conditions, including headache, lethargy, and even brain herniation or death. The effects of different normobaric oxygen concentrations and durations of therapy on the rate of air absorption were examined. ⋯ Based on mathematical model predictions, an FIO2 of 0.4 or 1.0 for at least 1 week or 2 days, respectively, will significantly decrease the time for absorption of a pneumocephalus.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) frequently is observed in immunocompromised hosts. The aim of this study was to report cases of ventilator-associated CMV pneumonia diagnosed by pathologic examination in intensive care patients without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or hematologic malignancy or who were not receiving immunosuppressive agents. ⋯ The diagnosis of ventilator-associated CMV pneumonia should not be excluded in intensive care patients, even those without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, hematologic malignancy, or immunosuppressive agents on admission.
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Letter Case Reports
Use of the Bullard laryngoscope blade in patients with maxillofacial injuries.