Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Observational StudyCytochrome c in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: A post hoc analysis of a randomized trial.
To establish whether plasma cytochrome c is detectable in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, whether cytochrome c levels are associated with lactate/inflammatory markers/cellular oxygen consumption, and whether cytochrome c levels are associated with clinical outcomes. ⋯ Cytochrome c levels did not increase after cardiac surgery and was not associated with the degree of inflammation or clinical outcomes.
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Journal of critical care · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of low-dose furosemide in critically ill patients with early acute kidney injury: A pilot randomized blinded controlled trial (the SPARK study).
Furosemide is commonly prescribed in acute kidney injury (AKI). Prior studies have found conflicting findings on whether furosemide modifies the course and outcome of AKI. ⋯ In this pilot trial, furosemide did not reduce the rate of worsening AKI, improve recovery or reduce RRT; however, was associated with greater electrolyte abnormalities.
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Journal of critical care · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyApplication of a flexible lightwand in percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy.
By comparing flexible lightwand-assisted and conventional endotracheal tube (ETT) withdrawal in percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT), this paper aims to provide guidance for precise ETT withdrawal by anesthesiologists and accurate determination of the incision site by surgeons. ⋯ The use of a flexible lightwand in PDT is a safe and effective approach. This approach can effectively and directly guide precise ETT repositioning and provide incision site confirmation with few intra- and postoperative anesthesia-related or operative complications compared with the traditional technique of ETT withdrawal to a pre-determined depth.