Medicina intensiva
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
[High PEEP vs. conventional PEEP in the acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis].
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to evaluate the effects of high PEEP versus conventional PEEP on mortality and on the risk of barotrauma in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ⋯ The use of high or conventional PEEP in function of oxygenation does not affect mortality or the incidence of barotrauma in patients with ARDS. However, there might be a decrease in mortality associated to high PEEP individualized in function of the pulmonary mechanics of each patient.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
[High PEEP vs. conventional PEEP in the acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis].
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to evaluate the effects of high PEEP versus conventional PEEP on mortality and on the risk of barotrauma in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ⋯ The use of high or conventional PEEP in function of oxygenation does not affect mortality or the incidence of barotrauma in patients with ARDS. However, there might be a decrease in mortality associated to high PEEP individualized in function of the pulmonary mechanics of each patient.
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Review
[Applications of transcranial color-coded duplex sonography in monitoring neurocritical patients].
Transcranial sonography is a common tool for monitoring neurocritical patients. Transcranial color-coded duplex ultrasonography enables hemodynamic and structural study of the cerebral parenchyma in these patients. ⋯ The use of ultrasonographic contrast agents enables conclusive findings in practically 100% of cases and allows cerebral perfusion to be studied at the bedside using semiquantitative methods. This review aims to show the applications of transcranial color-coded duplex ultrasonography for monitoring neurocritical patients in intensive care units.