Zhonghua nei ke za zhi
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial[The value of serum procalcitonin in treatment of community acquired pneumonia in outpatient].
To evaluate the value of serum procalcitonin (PCT) on antibiotic use in treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in outpatient. ⋯ PCT could be used in treatment of CAP for antibiotic use in outpatient, which may reduce antibiotic use, shorten antibiotic duration and lower costs of antibiotic.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Aug 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial[Effect of continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions on the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial].
To evaluate the effect of continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions (CASS) on the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ Effective continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions could significantly reduce the morbidity of early-onset VAP.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Dec 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial[Effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on respiratory muscle fatigue in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial].
To study the effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) on respiratory muscle fatigue in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Respiratory muscle fatigue was evident in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD. NPPV led to a more rapid improvement in gas exchange and respiratory muscle fatigue.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial[Comprehensive prevention and pathogenesis of ventilator-associated pneumonia in elderly patients: a prospective, randomized, case-control clinical trial].
To assess the value of comprehensive prevention measures to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) of patients more than 60 years old and to investigate the pathogenesis of VAP. ⋯ The comprehensive prevention measures can reduce the incidences of VAP. The astro-pulmonary route is one of the pathogenesis of VAP.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Jul 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial[Beneficial neurohormonal profiles of beta-blockades in chronic left heart failure].
The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of beta-blockers on neurohormonal factors in patients with chronic left heart failure (CHF). ⋯ The plasma level of NT-proBNP is more sensitive and accurate than the plasma level of PRA, Ang II and Ald in evaluation of severity and prognosis of CHF. beta-Blocker administration in patients with CHF decreases circulating levels of NT-proBNP and thus improves left ventricular function, but there is no significant effect on plasma level of PRA, Ang II and Ald.