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Trial of antibiotic restraint in presumed pneumonia: A Surgical Infection Society multicenter pilot. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2023; 94:232-240. [PMID: 36534474 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pneumonia is the most common intensive care unit-acquired infection in the trauma and emergency general surgery population. Despite guidelines urging rapid antibiotic use, data supporting immediate antibiotic initiation in cases of suspected infection are limited. Our hypothesis was that a protocol of specimen-initiated antibiotic initiation would have similar compliance and outcomes to an immediate initiation protocol. METHODS We devised a pragmatic cluster-randomized crossover pilot trial. Four surgical and trauma intensive care units were randomized to either an immediate initiation or specimen-initiated antibiotic protocol for intubated patients with suspected pneumonia and bronchoscopically obtained cultures who did not require vasopressors. In the immediate initiation arm, antibiotics were started immediately after the culture regardless of patient status. In the specimen-initiated arm, antibiotics were delayed until objective Gram stain or culture results suggested infection. Each site participated in both arms after a washout period and crossover. Outcomes were protocol compliance, all-cause 30-day mortality, and ventilator-free alive days at 30 days. Standard statistical techniques were applied. RESULTS A total of 186 patients had 244 total cultures, of which only the first was analyzed. Ninety-three patients (50%) were enrolled in each arm, and 94.6% were trauma patients (84.4% blunt trauma). The median age was 50.5 years, and 21% of the cohort was female. There were no differences in demographics, comorbidities, sequential organ failure assessment, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, or Injury Severity Scores. Antibiotics were started significantly later in the specimen-initiated arm (0 vs. 9.3 hours; p < 0.0001) with 19.4% avoiding antibiotics completely for that episode. There were no differences in the rate of protocol adherence, 30-day mortality, or ventilator-free alive days at 30 days. CONCLUSION In this cluster-randomized crossover trial, we found similar compliance rates between immediate and specimen-initiated antibiotic strategies. Specimen-initiated antibiotic protocol in patients with a suspected hospital-acquired pneumonia did not result in worse clinical outcomes compared with immediate initiation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level II.
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Afzal MS, Nandan Chennuri R, Naveed H, Raveena Bai B, Hanif R, Shahzad Z, Umer M, Saleem F. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between Culture-Positive and Culture-Negative Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients: A Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e35416. [PMID: 36987463 PMCID: PMC10040220 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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This meta-analysis has been conducted to compare the clinical outcomes between culture-positive and culture-negative sepsis or septic patients. The present meta-analysis is reported as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases, including PubMed and EMBASE, were searched by two authors independently from the inception to January 25, 2023, using the following key terms: "culture positive," "culture negative," "sepsis," and "septic shock." The primary outcome assessed in the present meta-analysis was all-cause mortality. Secondary outcomes included the need for mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, length of ICU stay in days, and length of hospital stay in days. Total 10 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis involving 23,973 patients. No statistically significant difference was found between culture-positive and culture-negative patients in terms of all-cause mortality (risk ratio [RR]: 1.09, 95% CI: 0.95-1.24, p-value: 0.23), the need for mechanical ventilation (RR: 0.99, 95% CI: 0.93-1.05, p-value: 0.79), renal replacement therapy requirements (RR: 1.11, 95% CI: 0.95-1.31, p-value: 0.19), and ICU length of stay (mean difference [MD]: 1.70 days, 95% CI: -1.10, 4.49, p-value: 0.23). However, The mean hospital length of stay in days was significantly longer in patients in a culture-positive group compared to the culture-negative group (MD: 3.04, 95% CI: 2.25-3.82, p-value<0.001). In conclusion, the present meta-analysis of 10 studies, including 23,973 patients, found no significant differences in all-cause mortality, need for mechanical ventilation, need for renal replacement therapy, and length of ICU stay between culture-positive and culture-negative sepsis or septic patients. However, a significant difference was found in hospital length of stay, with culture-positive patients having a longer stay.
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- Muhammad S Afzal
- Department of Medicine, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, USA
- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHSW), Nawabshah, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK
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Ferrada P, Cannon JW, Kozar RA, Bulger EM, Sugrue M, Napolitano LM, Tisherman SA, Coopersmith CM, Efron PA, Dries DJ, Dunn TB, Kaplan LJ. Surgical Science and the Evolution of Critical Care Medicine. Crit Care Med 2023; 51:182-211. [PMID: 36661448 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Surgical science has driven innovation and inquiry across adult and pediatric disciplines that provide critical care regardless of location. Surgically originated but broadly applicable knowledge has been globally shared within the pages Critical Care Medicine over the last 50 years.
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- Paula Ferrada
- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Trauma, Burn and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington at Seattle, Harborview, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Surgery, Letterkenny University Hospital, County of Donegal, Ireland
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Emory Critical Care Center, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Critical Care, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Regions Healthcare, St. Paul, MN
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Section of Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Services, Philadelphia, PA
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Xian J, Wang L, Zhang C, Wang J, Zhu Y, Yu H, Zhang X, Tan Q. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a complementary therapy for sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupunct Med 2023; 41:3-15. [PMID: 35579024 DOI: 10.1177/09645284221086288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the host response to infection. Acupuncture is used for treatment of inflammatory diseases; however, its effectiveness and safety as a complementary therapy for sepsis has not been fully explored. METHODS Data were retrieved from eight databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared acupuncture plus conventional therapies versus conventional therapies alone were included. Pre-specified primary outcomes were mortality at 28 days and Acute Physiologic and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores. RESULTS A total of 17 studies with 1099 participants were included in this study. In terms of the primary outcomes, acupuncture plus routine therapy reduced mortality at 28 days (risk ratio (RR)): 0.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.52 to 0.91, p < 0.001) and APACHE II scores (mean difference (MD): -2.84, 95% CI: -4.09 to -1.58, p < 0.001) at day 7 after treatment compared with routine therapy alone. In terms of secondary outcomes, acupuncture plus routine therapy reduced white blood cell counts and levels of procalcitonin (PCT), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and lactic acid and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), and improved CD3+, CD4+ and monocytes of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR at day 7 after treatment compared with routine therapy alone. However, acupuncture plus routine therapy had no significant effects on levels of IL-10, C-reactive protein (CRP), CD8+ and CD4+/CD8+ ratios compared with routine therapy alone. Quality of evidence was low to very low for all parameters (GRADE). CONCLUSION The available evidence showed that combination of acupuncture and routine therapy may have benefit for sepsis compared with use of routine therapy only. Due to the low degree of certainty regarding its effects, further research is required. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ICRD42019141491 (PROSPERO).
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- Jin Xian
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Wang L, Bayinchahan B, Zhang D, Wang Z, Xiao D. The novel biomarker circ_0020339 drives septic acute kidney injury by targeting miR-17-5p/IPMK axis. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:437-448. [PMID: 35986866 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03331-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Sepsis is a systemic life-threatening inflammatory disease, which leads to septic acute kidney injury (AKI). Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in septic AKI. Herein, we aimed to expound the action of circ_0020339 in septic AKI. The dysregulation of plasma circRNAs between patients with septic non-AKI and patients with septic AKI were screened by circRNA chip. METHODS The dysregulation of circ_0020339, microRNA (miR)-17-5p, and inositol polyphosphate multi kinase (IPMK) mRNA was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and flow cytometry, respectively. The release of serum creatinine (SCr), tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), insulin-like growth factor binding protein-7 (IGFBP7), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)α and interleukin (IL)-1β was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Bioinformatic analysis, dual-luciferase reporter assay and miRNA pull down assay were used to confirm the interaction between miR-17-5p and circ_0020339 or IPMK 3'untranslated region (UTR). Protein level of IPMK, TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), phosphorylated AKT (p-AKT)/total (t)-AKT, p-nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) kinase (p-IKK)/t-IKK, p-inhibitor of NF-κB (p-IκB)α/t-IκBα, and p-p65/t-p65 were conducted by western blot. RESULTS Circ_0020339 was upregulated in the plasma of patients with septic AKI as well as LPS-treated HK2 cells and C57BL/6 mice relative to the corresponding counterparts. Functionally, circ_0020339 was positively correlated with markers of renal functional injury and inflammation in patients with septic AKI; si-circ_0020339 facilitated cell proliferation, while restrained cell apoptosis and inflammation in LPS-triggered HK2 cells; meanwhile, si-circ_0020339 restrained survival rate, renal functional injury and inflammation in LPS-triggered C57BL/6 mice. Furthermore, circ_0020339 and IPMK 3'UTR shared the same complementary sites with miR-17-5p. CONCLUSION si-circ_0020339 attenuated LPS-induced cell damage by targeting miR-17-5p/IPMK axis and inactivation of TRAF6/p-AKT/p-IKK/p-IκBα/p-p65. Altogether, plasma circ_0020339 serves as a novel diagnostic marker of patients with septic AKI.
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- Lu Wang
- Department of Critical Care, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China.
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Friedrich JO, Harhay MO, Angus DC, Burns KEA, Cook DJ, Fergusson DA, Finfer S, Hébert P, Rowan K, Rubenfeld G, Marshall JC. Mortality As a Measure of Treatment Effect in Clinical Trials Recruiting Critically Ill Patients. Crit Care Med 2023; 51:222-230. [PMID: 36661450 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES All-cause mortality is a common measure of treatment effect in ICU-based randomized clinical trials (RCTs). We sought to understand the performance characteristics of a mortality endpoint by evaluating its temporal course, responsiveness to differential treatment effects, and impact when used as an outcome measure in trials of acute illness. DATA SOURCES We searched OVID Medline for RCTs published from 1990 to 2018. STUDY SELECTION We reviewed RCTs that had randomized greater than or equal to 100 patients, were published in one of five high-impact general medical or eight critical care journals, and reported mortality at two or more distinct time points. We excluded trials recruiting pediatric or neonatal patients and cluster RCTs. DATA EXTRACTION Mortality by randomization group was recorded from the article or estimated from survival curves. Trial impact was assessed by inclusion of results in clinical practice guidelines. DATA SYNTHESIS From 2,592 potentially eligible trials, we included 343 RCTs (228,784 adult patients). While one third of all deaths by 180 days had occurred by day 7, the risk difference between study arms continued to increase until day 60 (p = 0.01) and possibly day 90 (p = 0.07) and remained stable thereafter. The number of deaths at ICU discharge approximated those at 28-30 days (95% [interquartile range [IQR], 86-106%]), and deaths at hospital discharge approximated those at 60 days (99% [IQR, 94-104%]). Only 13 of 43 interventions (30.2%) showing a mortality benefit have been adopted into widespread clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide a conceptual framework for choosing a time horizon and interpreting mortality outcome in trials of acute illness. Differential mortality effects persist for 60 to 90 days following recruitment. Location-based measures approximate time-based measures for trials conducted outside the United States. The documentation of a mortality reduction has had a modest impact on practice.
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- Jan O Friedrich
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- CRISMA Centre, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- The Intensive Care National Audit and Resource Centre (ICNARC), London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Williams Roberson S, Nwosu S, Collar EM, Kiehl A, Harrison FE, Bastarache J, Wilson JE, Mart MF, Sevransky JE, Ely EW, Lindsell CJ, Jackson JC. Association of Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Hydrocortisone Infusion With Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Functional Outcomes in Sepsis Survivors: A Secondary Analysis of the Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Steroids in Sepsis Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e230380. [PMID: 36853612 PMCID: PMC9975932 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.0380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Importance Sepsis is associated with long-term cognitive impairment and worse psychological and functional outcomes. Potential mechanisms include intracerebral oxidative stress and inflammation, yet little is known about the effects of early antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapy on cognitive, psychological, and functional outcomes in sepsis survivors. Objective To describe observed differences in long-term cognitive, psychological, and functional outcomes of vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone between the intervention and control groups in the Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Steroids in Sepsis (VICTAS) randomized clinical trial. Design, Setting, and Participants This prespecified secondary analysis reports the 6-month outcomes of the multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled VICTAS randomized clinical trial, which was conducted between August 2018 and July 2019. Adult patients with sepsis-induced respiratory and/or cardiovascular dysfunction who survived to discharge or day 30 were recruited from 43 intensive care units in the US. Participants were randomized 1:1 to either the intervention or control group. Cognitive, psychological, and functional outcomes at 6 months after randomization were assessed via telephone through January 2020. Data analyses were conducted between February 2021 and December 2022. Interventions The intervention group received intravenous vitamin C (1.5 g), thiamine hydrochloride (100 mg), and hydrocortisone sodium succinate (50 mg) every 6 hours for 96 hours or until death or intensive care unit discharge. The control group received matching placebo. Main Outcomes and Measures Cognitive performance, risk of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression, and functional status were assessed using a battery of standardized instruments that were administered during a 1-hour telephone call 6 months after randomization. Results After exclusions, withdrawals, and deaths, the final sample included 213 participants (median [IQR] age, 57 [47-67] years; 112 males [52.6%]) who underwent long-term outcomes assessment and had been randomized to either the intervention group (n = 108) or control group (n = 105). The intervention group had lower immediate memory scores (adjusted OR [aOR], 0.49; 95% CI, 0.26-0.89), higher odds of posttraumatic stress disorder (aOR, 3.51; 95% CI, 1.18-10.40), and lower odds of receiving mental health care (aOR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.16-0.89). No other statistically significant differences in cognitive, psychological, and functional outcomes were found between the 2 groups. Conclusions and Relevance In survivors of sepsis, treatment with vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone did not improve or had worse cognitive, psychological, and functional outcomes at 6 months compared with patients who received placebo. These findings challenge the hypothesis that antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapy during critical illness mitigates the development of long-term cognitive, psychological, and functional impairment in sepsis survivors. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03509350.
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- Shawniqua Williams Roberson
- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Vanderbilt Brain Institute, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Vanderbilt Brain Institute, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy Critical Care and Sleep, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory Critical Care Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Hortová-Kohoutková M, Skotáková M, Onyango IG, Slezáková M, Panovský R, Opatřil L, Slanina P, De Zuani M, Mrkva O, Andrejčinová I, Lázničková P, Dvončová M, Mýtniková A, Ostland V, Šitina M, Stokin GB, Šrámek V, Vlková M, Helán M, Frič J. Hepcidin and ferritin levels as markers of immune cell activation during septic shock, severe COVID-19 and sterile inflammation. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1110540. [PMID: 36776891 PMCID: PMC9911830 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1110540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Major clinically relevant inflammatory events such as septic shock and severe COVID-19 trigger dynamic changes in the host immune system, presenting promising candidates for new biomarkers to improve precision diagnostics and patient stratification. Hepcidin, a master regulator of iron metabolism, has been intensively studied in many pathologies associated with immune system activation, however these data have never been compared to other clinical settings. Thus, we aimed to reveal the dynamics of iron regulation in various clinical settings and to determine the suitability of hepcidin and/or ferritin levels as biomarkers of inflammatory disease severity. Cohorts To investigate the overall predictive ability of hepcidin and ferritin, we enrolled the patients suffering with three different diagnoses - in detail 40 patients with COVID-19, 29 patients in septic shock and eight orthopedic patients who were compared to nine healthy donors and all cohorts to each other. Results We showed that increased hepcidin levels reflect overall immune cell activation driven by intrinsic stimuli, without requiring direct involvement of infection vectors. Contrary to hepcidin, ferritin levels were more strongly boosted by pathogen-induced inflammation - in septic shock more than four-fold and in COVID-19 six-fold in comparison to sterile inflammation. We also defined the predictive capacity of hepcidin-to-ferritin ratio with AUC=0.79 and P = 0.03. Discussion Our findings confirm that hepcidin is a potent marker of septic shock and other acute inflammation-associated pathologies and demonstrate the utility of the hepcidin-to-ferritin ratio as a predictor of mortality in septic shock, but not in COVID-19.
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,1st Department of Internal Medicine/Cardioangiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,1st Department of Internal Medicine/Cardioangiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Celica BIOMEDICAL, Ljubljana, Slovenia,Division of Neurology, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, Brno, Czechia,Department of Modern Immunotherapy, Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Prague, Czechia,*Correspondence: Jan Frič,
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Shojaei M, Chen UI, Midic U, Thair S, Teoh S, McLean A, Sweeney TE, Thompson M, Liesenfeld O, Khatri P, Tang B. Multisite validation of a host response signature for predicting likelihood of bacterial and viral infections in patients with suspected influenza. Eur J Clin Invest 2023; 53:e13957. [PMID: 36692131 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Indiscriminate use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance is a public health threat. IMX-BVN-1, a 29-host mRNA classifier, provides two separate scores that predict likelihoods of bacterial and viral infections in patients with suspected acute infections. We validated the performance of IMX-BVN-1 in adults attending acute health care settings with suspected influenza. METHOD We amplified 29-host response genes in RNA extracted from blood by NanoString nCounter. IMX-BVN-1 calculated two scores to predict probabilities of bacterial and viral infections. Results were compared against the infection status (no infection; highly probable/possible infection; confirmed infection) determined by clinical adjudication. RESULTS Amongst 602 adult patients (74.9% ED, 16.9% ICU, 8.1% outpatients), 7.6% showed in-hospital mortality and 15.5% immunosuppression. Median IMX-BVN-1 bacterial and viral scores were higher in patients with confirmed bacterial (0.27) and viral (0.62) infections than in those without bacterial (0.08) or viral (0.21) infection, respectively. The AUROC distinguishing bacterial from nonbacterial illness was 0.81 and 0.87 when distinguishing viral from nonviral illness. The bacterial top quartile's positive likelihood ratio (LR) was 4.38 with a rule-in specificity of 88%; the bacterial bottom quartile's negative LR was 0.13 with a rule-out sensitivity of 96%. Similarly, the viral top quartile showed an infinite LR with rule-in specificity of 100%; the viral bottom quartile had a LR of 0.22 and a rule-out sensitivity of 85%. CONCLUSION IMX-BVN-1 showed high accuracy for differentiating bacterial and viral infections from noninfectious illness in patients with suspected influenza. Clinical utility of IMX-BVN will be validated following integration into a point of care system.
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- Maryam Shojaei
- Department of Medicine, Sydney Medical School Nepean, Nepean Hospital, University of Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.,Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Inflammatix, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA
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- Inflammatix, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.,Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Cui Y, Feng S, Miao H, Liu T, Shi J, Dou J, Wang C, Zhang Y. The novel biomarkers for assessing clinical benefits of continuous renal replacement therapy in pediatric sepsis: a pilot study. Clin Proteomics 2023; 20:4. [PMID: 36650427 PMCID: PMC9847018 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-023-09392-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has been considered as an adjuvant therapy for sepsis. However, the novel biomarker to evaluate the benefits of CRRT is limited. The aim of this study was to explore the novel biomarkers involved in the impact of CRRT in pediatric sepsis. METHODS The serum proteomic profiles on the 7th day after CRRT (CRRT 7th day) compared with before CRRT (CRRT 1st day) was determined in 3 children with sepsis as a discovery set. The screened candidates were confirmed in the validation cohort including patients received CRRT (CRRT group) and without CRRT (non-CRRT group). We defined that pediatric sequential organ failure assessment score (pSOFA) in pediatric patients with sepsis decreased by 2 points or more on the CRRT 1st day compared with CRRT initiation as CRRT responders. The changes of serum biomarkers were compared between CRRT responders and CRRT non-responders. Moreover, correlation analysis was further conducted in pediatric sepsis. RESULTS A total of 145 differentially expressed proteins were found according to the serum proteomics profiles. By visualizing the interaction between the differential proteins, 6 candidates (Lysozyme C [LYZ], Leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein [LRG1], Fibromodulin [FMOD], Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin [SERPINA3], L-selectin [SELL], Monocyte differentiation antigen CD14 [CD14]) were screened. In the validation cohort, serum levels of LYZ and LRG1 showed a higher trend on the CRRT 7th day than that on the 1st day in the non-CRRT group. However, the changes in levels of LYZ and LRG1 on the 7th day was significant in the CRRT group (p = 0.016, p = 0.009, respectively). Moreover, the levels of LYZ and LRG1 on the CRRT 7th day in the CRRT group were significantly higher than that in the non-CRRT group (p < 0.001, p = 0.025). Decreased levels of CD14 were associated with sepsis recovery, but not associated with CRRT. There were no significantly difference in serum FMOD, SERPINA3, and SELL levels. Importantly, serum LYZ and LRG1 levels changed in CRRT responders, but not CRRT non-responders. Further analysis indicated that serum LYZ levels were correlated to total platelet counts, aspartate aminotransferase (ALT), alanine aminotransferase (AST), and albumin levels, and serum LRG1 level were correlated to total platelet count and TBIL levels on the 1st day in the CRRT group. Protein-protein interaction network analysis displayed that serum LYZ and LRG1 were involved in the process of inflammatory response, leucocytes adhesion to vascular endothelial cell, as well as complement activation. CONCLUSION Elevated serum LYZ and LRG1 levels are associated with clinical benefits of CRRT during sepsis.
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- Yun Cui
- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.415625.10000 0004 0467 3069Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200062 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Infection, Immunity, and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200062 China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Institute of Pediatric Critical Care, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200062 China
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Tang M, Mu F, Cui C, Zhao JY, Lin R, Sun KX, Guan Y, Wang JW. Research frontiers and trends in the application of artificial intelligence to sepsis: A bibliometric analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1043589. [PMID: 36714139 PMCID: PMC9878129 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1043589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background With the increasing interest of academics in the application of artificial intelligence to sepsis, thousands of papers on this field had been published in the past few decades. It is difficult for researchers to understand the themes and latest research frontiers in this field from a multi-dimensional perspective. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to analyze the relevant literature in the application of artificial intelligence to sepsis through bibliometrics software, so as to better understand the development status, study the core hotspots and future development trends of this field. Methods We collected relevant publications in the application of artificial intelligence to sepsis from the Web of Science Core Collection in 2000 to 2021. The type of publication was limited to articles and reviews, and language was limited to English. Research cooperation network, journals, cited references, keywords in this field were visually analyzed by using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and COOC software. Results A total of 8,481 publications in the application of artificial intelligence to sepsis between 2000 and 2021 were included, involving 8,132 articles and 349 reviews. Over the past 22 years, the annual number of publications had gradually increased exponentially. The USA was the most productive country, followed by China. Harvard University, Schuetz, Philipp, and Intensive Care Medicine were the most productive institution, author, and journal, respectively. Vincent, Jl and Critical Care Medicine were the most cited author and cited journal, respectively. Several conclusions can be drawn from the analysis of the cited references, including the following: screening and identification of sepsis biomarkers, treatment and related complications of sepsis, and precise treatment of sepsis. Moreover, there were a spike in searches relating to machine learning, antibiotic resistance and accuracy based on burst detection analysis. Conclusion This study conducted a comprehensive and objective analysis of the publications on the application of artificial intelligence in sepsis. It can be predicted that precise treatment of sepsis through machine learning technology is still research hotspot in this field.
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Wrzosek A, Drygalski T, Garlicki J, Woroń J, Szpunar W, Polak M, Droś J, Wordliczek J, Zajączkowska R. The volume of infusion fluids correlates with treatment outcomes in critically ill trauma patients. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1040098. [PMID: 36714115 PMCID: PMC9877421 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1040098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Appropriate fluid management is essential in the treatment of critically ill trauma patients. Both insufficient and excessive fluid volume can be associated with worse outcomes. Intensive fluid resuscitation is a crucial element of early resuscitation in trauma; however, excessive fluid infusion may lead to fluid accumulation and consequent complications such as pulmonary edema, cardiac failure, impaired bowel function, and delayed wound healing. The aim of this study was to examine the volumes of fluids infused in critically ill trauma patients during the first hours and days of treatment and their relationship to survival and outcomes. Methods We retrospectively screened records of all consecutive patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) from the beginning of 2019 to the end of 2020. All adults who were admitted to ICU after trauma and were hospitalized for a minimum of 2 days were included in the study. We used multivariate regression analysis models to assess a relationship between volume of infused fluid or fluid balance, age, ISS or APACHE II score, and mortality. We also compared volumes of fluids in survivors and non-survivors including additional analyses in subgroups depending on disease severity (ISS score, APACHE II score), blood loss, and age. Results A total of 52 patients met the inclusion criteria for the study. The volume of infused fluids and fluid balance were positively correlated with mortality, complication rate, time on mechanical ventilation, length of stay in the ICU, INR, and APTT. Fluid volumes were significantly higher in non-survivors than in survivors at the end of the second day of ICU stay (2.77 vs. 2.14 ml/kg/h) and non-survivors had a highly positive fluid balance (6.21 compared with 2.48 L in survivors). Conclusion In critically ill trauma patients, worse outcomes were associated with higher volumes of infusion fluids and a more positive fluid balance. Although fluid resuscitation is lifesaving, especially in the first hours after trauma, fluid infusion should be limited to a necessary minimum to avoid fluid overload and its negative consequences.
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- Anna Wrzosek
- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland,*Correspondence: Anna Wrzosek, ; orcid.org/0000-0002-7802-1325
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Studies, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland,Doctoral School in Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Boyer N, Horne K, Selby NM, Forni LG. Renal medicine in the intensive care unit: a narrative review. Anaesthesia 2023. [PMID: 36632667 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Kidney disease, both acute and chronic, is commonly encountered on the intensive care unit. Due to the role the kidneys play in whole body homeostasis, it follows that their dysfunction has wide-ranging implications and can affect prescribing and therapeutic management. This narrative review discusses the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, and how this relates to critically unwell patients. We cover several aspects of the management of renal dysfunction on the critical care unit, exploring some of the recurrent themes within the literature, including type and timing of kidney replacement therapy, management of acute kidney injury, as well as discussing how novel biomarkers for acute kidney injury may help to identify patients suffering from acute kidney injury as well as risk stratifying these patients. We discuss how early involvement of specialist nephrology services can improve outcomes in patients with kidney disease as well as offer valuable diagnostic and specialist management advice, particularly for patients with established end stage kidney disease and patients who are already known to nephrology services. We also explore some of the ongoing research questions that need to be answered within this arena.
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- N Boyer
- Department of Critical Care, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK.,Surrey Peri-Operative, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Collaborative Research Group, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK.,Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK.,Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK.,Surrey Peri-Operative, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Collaborative Research Group, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK.,Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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Svendsen M, Steindal SA, Hamilton Larsen M, Trygg Solberg M. Comparison of the systematic Inflammatory response syndrome and the quick sequential organ failure assessment for prognostic accuracy in detecting sepsis in the emergency department: A systematic review. Int Emerg Nurs 2023; 66:101242. [PMID: 36571931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Awareness and prompt recognition of sepsis are essential for nurses working in the emergency department (ED), enabling them to make an initial assessment of patients and then to sort them according to their condition s severity. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate prognostic accuracy in detecting sepsis in the emergency department by comparing the previous sepsis-2 screening tool, the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and the current sepsis-3 screening tool, the Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA). METHODS This systematic review used the guideline by Bettany-Saltikov and McSherry and was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 checklist. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO. A systematic search was conducted using the CINAHL, EMBASE and MEDLINE databases. Study selection and risk of bias was performed independently by pair of authors. RESULTS Five articles were included. Overall, SIRS showed higher sensitivity than qSOFA, while qSOFA showed higher specificity than SIRS. The positive predictive value for qSOFA was superior, while there was a minor deviation in negative predictive value between qSOFA and SIRS. CONCLUSION The overall recommendation based on the included studies indicates that qSOFA is the better-suited screening tool for prognostic accuracy in detecting sepsis in the emergency department.
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- Marius Svendsen
- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Department for postgraduate studies, Oslo, Norway; Emergency Medicine section Bærum Hospital, Norway.
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- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Department for postgraduate studies, Oslo, Norway
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- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Department for postgraduate studies, Oslo, Norway
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- Intensive Care Nurse Specialist, Master of Nursing Sci., PhD. Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Department for postgraduate studies, Oslo, Norway
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Lu Z, Fang P, Xia D, Li M, Li S, Wang Y, Fu L, Sun G, You Q. The impact of aspirin exposure prior to intensive care unit admission on the outcomes for patients with sepsis-associated acute respiratory failure. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1125611. [PMID: 36937880 PMCID: PMC10014538 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1125611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Objectives: This present study aimed to infer the association between aspirin exposure prior to ICU admission and the clinical outcomes of patients with Sepsis-associated acute respiratory failure (S-ARF). Methods: We obtained data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV 2.0. Patients were divided into pre-ICU aspirin exposure group and Non-aspirin exposure group based on whether they took aspirin before ICU admission. The primary outcome is 28-day mortality. Augmented inverse propensity weighted was used to explore the average treatment effect (ATE) of the pre-ICU aspirin exposure. A generalized additive mixed model was used to analyze the longitudinal data of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), red cell distribution width (RDW), oxygenation index (P/F), dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn), mechanical power (MP), and mechanical power normalized to predicted body weight (WMP) in the two groups. A multiple mediation model was constructed to explore the possible mediators between pre-ICU aspirin exposure and outcomes of patients with S-ARF. Results: A total of 2090 S-ARF patients were included in this study. Pre-ICU aspirin exposure decreased 28-day mortality (ATE, -0.1945, 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.2786 to -0.1103, p < 0.001), 60-day mortality (ATE, -0.1781, 95% Cl, -0.2647 to -0.0915, p < 0.001), and hospital mortality (ATE, -0.1502, 95%CI, -0.2340 to -0.0664, p < 0.001). In subgroup analysis, the ATE for 28-day mortality, 60-day mortality, and hospital mortality were not statistically significant in the coronary care unit group, high-dose group (over 100 mg/d), and no invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) group. After excluding these non-beneficiaries, Cdyn and P/F ratio of the pre-ICU aspirin exposure group increased by 0.31mL/cmH2O (SE, 0.21, p = 0.016), and 0.43 mmHg (SE, 0.24, p = 0.041) every hour compared to that of non-aspirin exposure group after initialing IMV. The time-weighted average of NLR, Cdyn, WMP played a mediating role of 8.6%, 24.7%, and 13% of the total effects of pre-ICU aspirin exposure and 28-day mortality, respectively. Conclusion: Pre-ICU aspirin exposure was associated with decreased 28-day mortality, 60-day mortality, and hospital mortality in S-ARF patients except those admitted to CCU, and those took a high-dose aspirin or did not receive IMV. The protective effect of aspirin may be mediated by a low dynamic level of NLR and a high dynamic level of Cdyn and WMP. The findings should be interpreted cautiously, given the sample size and potential for residual confounding.
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- Zongqing Lu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- *Correspondence: Lin Fu, ; Gengyun Sun, ; Qinghai You,
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- *Correspondence: Lin Fu, ; Gengyun Sun, ; Qinghai You,
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- *Correspondence: Lin Fu, ; Gengyun Sun, ; Qinghai You,
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Takla M, Saadeh K, Tse G, Huang CLH, Jeevaratnam K. Ageing and the Autonomic Nervous System. Subcell Biochem 2023; 103:201-252. [PMID: 37120470 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26576-1_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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The vertebrate nervous system is divided into central (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) components. In turn, the PNS is divided into the autonomic (ANS) and enteric (ENS) nervous systems. Ageing implicates time-related changes to anatomy and physiology in reducing organismal fitness. In the case of the CNS, there exists substantial experimental evidence of the effects of age on individual neuronal and glial function. Although many such changes have yet to be experimentally observed in the PNS, there is considerable evidence of the role of ageing in the decline of ANS function over time. As such, this chapter will argue that the ANS constitutes a paradigm for the physiological consequences of ageing, as well as for their clinical implications.
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- Kent and Medway Medical School, Canterbury, UK
- University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Shibata Y, Shirakabe A, Okazaki H, Matsushita M, Shigihara S, Nishigoori S, Sawatani T, Kiuchi K, Takahashi M, Murase T, Nakamura T, Kobayashi N, Asai K. Evaluation of Plasma Xanthine Oxidoreductase (XOR) Activity in Patients with Cardiopulmonary Arrest. Int Heart J 2023; 64:237-245. [PMID: 37005317 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.22-584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Plasma xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) activity in patients with cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) has not yet been studied.A total of 1,158 patients who required intensive care and 231 control patients who attended a cardiovascular outpatient clinic were prospectively analyzed. Blood samples were collected within 15 minutes of admission from patients in intensive care patients, which were divided into a CPA group (n = 1,053) and a no-CPA group (n = 105). Plasma XOR activity was compared between the 3 groups and factors independently associated with extremely elevated XOR activity were identified using a multivariate logistic regression model. Plasma XOR activity in the CPA group (median, 1,030.0 pmol/hour/mL; range, 233.0-4,240.0 pmol/hour/mL) was significantly higher than in the no-CPA group (median, 60.2 pmol/hour/mL; range, 22.5-205.0 pmol/hour/mL) and control group (median, 45.2 pmol/hour/mL; range, 19.3-98.8 pmol/hour/mL). The regression model showed that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) (yes, odds ratio [OR]: 2.548; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.098-5.914; P = 0.029) and lactate levels (per 1.0 mmol/L increase, OR: 1.127; 95% CI: 1.031-1.232; P = 0.009) were independently associated with high plasma XOR activity (≥ 1,000 pmol/hour/mL). Kaplan-Meier curve analysis indicated that the prognosis, including all-cause death within 30 days, was significantly poorer in high-XOR patients (XOR ≥ 6,670 pmol/hour/mL) than in the other patients.Plasma XOR activity was extremely high in patients with CPA, especially in OHCA. This would be associated with a high lactate value and expected to eventually lead to adverse outcome in patients with CPA.
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- Yusaku Shibata
- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Department of Radioisotope and Chemical Analysis Center, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd
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- Department Pharmacological Study Group, Pharmaceutical Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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- Division of Intensive Care Unit, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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Haeberle HA, Calov S, Martus P, Serna-Higuita LM, Koeppen M, Goll A, Bernard A, Zarbock A, Meersch M, Weiss R, Mehrländer M, Marx G, Putensen C, Bakchoul T, Magunia H, Nieswandt B, Mirakaj V, Rosenberger P. Inhaled prostacyclin therapy in the acute respiratory distress syndrome: a randomized controlled multicenter trial. Respir Res 2023; 24:58. [PMID: 36805707 PMCID: PMC9938510 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-023-02346-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) results in significant hypoxia, and ARDS is the central pathology of COVID-19. Inhaled prostacyclin has been proposed as a therapy for ARDS, but data regarding its role in this syndrome are unavailable. Therefore, we investigated whether inhaled prostacyclin would affect the oxygenation and survival of patients suffering from ARDS. METHODS We performed a prospective randomized controlled single-blind multicenter trial across Germany. The trial was conducted from March 2019 with final follow-up on 12th of August 2021. Patients with moderate to severe ARDS were included and randomized to receive either inhaled prostacyclin (3 times/day for 5 days) or sodium chloride (Placebo). The primary outcome was the oxygenation index in the intervention and control groups on Day 5 of therapy. Secondary outcomes were mortality, secondary organ failure, disease severity and adverse events. RESULTS Of 707 patients approached 150 patients were randomized to receive inhaled prostacyclin (n = 73) or sodium chloride (n = 77). Data from 144 patients were analyzed. The baseline PaO2/FiO2 ratio did not differ between groups. The primary analysis of the study was negative, and prostacyclin improved oxygenation by 20 mmHg more than Placebo (p = 0.17). Secondary analysis showed that the oxygenation was significantly improved in patients with ARDS who were COVID-19-positive (34 mmHg, p = 0.04). Mortality did not differ between groups. Secondary organ failure and adverse events were similar in the intervention and control groups. CONCLUSIONS The primary result of our study was negative. Our data suggest that inhaled prostacyclin might be beneficial treatment in patients with COVID-19 induced ARDS. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Tübingen (899/2018AMG1) and the corresponding ethical review boards of all participating centers. The trial was also approved by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM, EudraCT No. 2016003168-37) and registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03111212) on April 6th 2017.
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- Helene A. Haeberle
- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biometry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biometry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.5949.10000 0001 2172 9288Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- grid.5949.10000 0001 2172 9288Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- grid.5949.10000 0001 2172 9288Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.412301.50000 0000 8653 1507Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- grid.15090.3d0000 0000 8786 803XDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Transfusion Medicine, Medical Faculty of Tuebingen, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Institute of Experimental Biomedicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.411544.10000 0001 0196 8249Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Tübingen University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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Montrucchio G, Sales G, Balzani E, Lombardo D, Giaccone A, Cantù G, D'Antonio G, Rumbolo F, Corcione S, Simonetti U, Bonetto C, Zanierato M, Fanelli V, Filippini C, Mengozzi G, Brazzi L. Effectiveness of mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin, compared to other biomarkers (including lymphocyte subpopulations and immunoglobulins), as a prognostic biomarker in COVID-19 critically ill patients: New evidence from a 15-month observational prospective study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1122367. [PMID: 37035317 PMCID: PMC10080079 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1122367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background Mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin (MR-proADM), an endothelium-related peptide, is a predictor of death and multi-organ failure in respiratory infections and sepsis and seems to be effective in identifying COVID-19 severe forms. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MR-proADM in comparison to routine inflammatory biomarkers, lymphocyte subpopulations, and immunoglobulin (Ig) at an intensive care unit (ICU) admission and over time in predicting mortality in patients with severe COVID-19. Methods All adult patients with COVID-19 pneumonia admitted between March 2020 and June 2021 in the ICUs of a university hospital in Italy were enrolled. MR-proADM, lymphocyte subpopulations, Ig, and routine laboratory tests were measured within 48 h and on days 3 and 7. The log-rank test was used to compare survival curves with MR-proADM cutoff value of >1.5 nmol/L. Predictive ability was compared using the area under the curve (AUC) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of different receiver-operating characteristic curves. Results A total of 209 patients, with high clinical severity [SOFA 7, IQR 4-9; SAPS II 52, IQR 41-59; median viral pneumonia mortality score (MuLBSTA)-11, IQR 9-13] were enrolled. ICU and overall mortality were 55.5 and 60.8%, respectively. Procalcitonin, lactate dehydrogenase, D-dimer, the N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide, myoglobin, troponin, neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, and natural killer lymphocyte count were significantly different between survivors and non-survivors, while lymphocyte subpopulations and Ig were not different in the two groups. MR-proADM was significantly higher in non-survivors (1.17 ± 0.73 vs. 2.31 ± 2.63, p < 0.0001). A value of >1.5 nmol/L was an independent risk factor for mortality at day 28 [odds ratio of 1.9 (95% CI: 1.220-3.060)] after adjusting for age, lactate at admission, SOFA, MuLBSTA, superinfections, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. On days 3 and 7 of the ICU stay, the MR-proADM trend evaluated within 48 h of admission maintained a correlation with mortality (p < 0.0001). Compared to all other biomarkers considered, the MR-proADM value within 48 h had the best accuracy in predicting mortality at day 28 [AUC = 0.695 (95% CI: 0.624-0.759)]. Conclusion MR-proADM seems to be the best biomarker for the stratification of mortality risk in critically ill patients with COVID-19. The Ig levels and lymphocyte subpopulations (except for natural killers) seem not to be correlated with mortality. Larger, multicentric studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Giorgia Montrucchio
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giorgia Montrucchio
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, “Città della Salute e della Scienza” Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Lin L, Deng J, Tan W, Li J, Wu Z, Zheng L, Yang J. Pathogenesis and histological changes of nephropathy associated with COVID-19. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28311. [PMID: 36377540 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause damage to multiple organ, not only to the lungs, but also to the kidneys. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause acute and chronic kidney disease through direct viral infection, indirect injury, and vaccination-related injury. Like lung injury, kidney injury is also an important aspect affecting the severity and prognosis of SARS-CoV-2. This article summarizes the pathogenesis, pathological manifestations, and clinical features of SARS-CoV-2 direct or indirect renal injury. Including direct injury, indirect injury, special comorbidities (receiving kidney transplantation and chronic kidney disease), and vaccine-related renal injury, and exploring the possible therapeutic effect of anti-SARS-CoV-2 therapy on renal injury. The purpose is to provide reference for understanding COVID-19-related renal injury, guiding clinical and pathological diagnosis and treatment, and evaluating prognosis.
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- Lirong Lin
- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yongchuan People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Gener Hospital), Chongqing, China
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Dalla Betta MB, Esener D, Swanson W, Kaddis A, Aguayo Romero F, Fields JM. The Frequency of POCUS in the Treatment of Sepsis in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study. POCUS JOURNAL 2023; 8:71-80. [PMID: 37152333 PMCID: PMC10155732 DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v8i1.15683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is ubiquitous in the modern emergency department (ED). POCUS can be helpful in the management of patients with sepsis in many ways including determining the cause of sepsis, assessing fluid status, guiding resuscitation, and performing procedures. However, the frequency and manner in which POCUS is incorporated into the care of septic patients in community emergency medicine remains unclear. Objective: To evaluate POCUS frequency and exam types used in the care of patients with sepsis in two community EDs in Southern California. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 5,264 ED visits with a diagnosis of sepsis at two community emergency departments between January 2014 and December 2018. Patients 18 years or older who were diagnosed with sepsis and had either lactate ≥ 4 mmol, a documented mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 65 mmHg, or a systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 90 mmHg were included. Charts were reviewed to determine if POCUS was used during the ED evaluation. Primary outcomes were frequency of POCUS use in the cohort, change in POCUS use over the study period, and the types of exams performed. Results: POCUS was used in 21% of encounters meeting inclusion criteria and was positively correlated with ED arrival year (OR = 1.09; CI 1.04, 1.15; p=0.001). The most common POCUS exam was ultrasound-guided central line placement, with the next most common exams being cardiac, followed by inferior vena cava (IVC). Only the frequency of cardiac, IVC, lung and Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exams were found to increase significantly over the study period. Conclusions: Total POCUS use increased significantly in this cohort of septic patients over the study period due to more cardiac, IVC, lung and FAST exams being performed.
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- M Bryan Dalla Betta
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San DiegoSan Diego, CAUSA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San DiegoSan Diego, CAUSA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San DiegoSan Diego, CAUSA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CAUSA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PAUSA
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Julienne J, Douillet D, Mozziconacci MS, Callahan JC. Prognostic accuracy of using lactate in addition to the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score and the National Early Warning Score for emergency department patients with suspected infection. J Accid Emerg Med 2023; 40:28-35. [PMID: 35396249 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2021-211271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine whether: (1) the quick Sequential (Sepsis-related) Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) and National Early Warning Score (NEWS) clinical prediction tools alone, (2) modified versions of these prediction tools that integrate lactate into their scores, or (3) use of the two tools in tandem with lactate better predicts in-hospital 28-day mortality among adult EDpatients with suspected infection. METHODS From 1 January through 31 December 2018, this retrospective cohort study enrolled consecutive adult patients with suspected infection evaluated at two EDs in France. Patients were included if blood cultures were obtained and non-prophylactic antibiotics were administered in the ED. qSOFA, NEWS criteria and lactate measurements were recorded when patients were clinically suspected of having an infection. Two composite scores (lactate qSOFA (LqSOFA) and lactate NEWS (LNEWS)) integrating lactate were created. Diagnostic test performances for predicting in-hospital mortality within 28days were assessed for qSOFA≥2, LqSOFA≥2, qSOFA≥2 or lactate≥2 mmol/L, and for NEWS≥7, LNEWS≥7, and NEWS≥7 or lactate≥2 mmol/L. RESULTS 1003 patients were included, 130 (13%) of whom had died by day 28. Sensitivities for 28-day mortality were 50% (95%CI41% to 59%) for qSOFA≥2,69% (95% CI60% to 77%) for LqSOFA≥2,77% (95% CI69% to 84%) for qSOFA or lactate≥2 mmol/L; and 69% (95% CI60% to 77%) for NEWS≥7, 80% (95% CI72% to 86%) for LNEWS≥7, 87% (95% CI80% to 92%) for NEWS≥7 or lactate≥2 mmol/L. CONCLUSION Lactate used in tandem with qSOFA or NEWS yielded higher sensitivities in predicting in-hospital 28-day mortality, as compared with integration of lactate into these prediction tools or usage of the tools independently.
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- Emergency Department, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France.,UMR MitoVasc CNRS 6015 - INSERM 1083, University of Angers, Angers, France
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Hong SY, Lai CC, Teng NC, Chen CH, Hsu CC, Chan NJ, Wang CY, Wang YH, Lin YS, Chen L. Premorbid use of selective beta-blockers improves sepsis incidence and course: Human cohort and animal model studies. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1105894. [PMID: 37144032 PMCID: PMC10151496 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1105894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Beta-blockers are widely prescribed to manage hypertension and cardiovascular diseases and have been suggested as an attractive therapy to improve the prognosis of sepsis. Herein, we investigated the potential benefits of premorbid selective beta-blocker use in sepsis with a real-world database and explored the underlying mechanism by in vivo and in vitro experiments. Methods A total of 64,070 sepsis patients and 64,070 matched controls who were prescribed at least one anti-hypertensive drug for more than 300 days within 1 year were selected for the nested case-control study. Female C57BL/6 J mice and THP-1 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were used for studying systemic responses during sepsis to validate our clinical findings. Results The risk of sepsis was lower in current selective beta-blocker users than in non-users (adjusted OR (aOR), 0.842; 95% CI, 0.755-0.939), and in recent users than in non-users (aOR, 0.773; 95% CI, 0.737-0.810). A mean daily dose of ≥0.5 DDD was associated with a lower risk of sepsis (aOR, 0.7; 95% CI, 0.676-0.725). Metoprolol, atenolol, and bisoprolol users had lower risk of sepsis than non-users. In a LPS-induced sepsis mouse model, mice pre-fed with atenolol had significantly reduced mortality. While atenolol had some mild effects on LPS-induced release of inflammatory cytokines in septic mice, it significantly reduced serum soluble PD-L1 levels. Notably, atenolol treatment reversed the negative correlation of sPD-L1 with inflammatory cytokines in septic mice. Moreover, atenolol markedly downregulated the PD-L1 expression on LPS-stimulated THP-1 monocytes/macrophages via targeting ROS-induced NF-κB and STAT3 activation. Conclusion Atenolol pretreatment can reduce sepsis mortality in mice, and in vivo and in vitro studies of PD-L1 expression suggest a role for atenolol in the modulation of immune homeostasis. These findings may contribute to the reduced incidence of sepsis in hypertensive patients with premorbid treatment with selective beta-blockers, especially atenolol.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Medical Research Center, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Cheng-Yi Wang,
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- Medical Research Center, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Ya-Hui Wang,
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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Mohr NM, Okoro U, Harland KK, Fuller BM, Campbell K, Swanson MB, Wymore C, Faine B, Zepeski A, Parker EA, Mack L, Bell A, DeJong K, Mueller K, Chrischilles E, Carpenter CR, Wallace K, Jones MP, Ward MM. Outcomes Associated With Rural Emergency Department Provider-to-Provider Telehealth for Sepsis Care: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Ann Emerg Med 2023; 81:1-13. [PMID: 36253295 PMCID: PMC9780149 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that provider-to-provider tele-emergency department care is associated with more 28-day hospital-free days and improved Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guideline adherence in rural emergency departments (EDs). METHODS Multicenter (n=23), propensity-matched, cohort study using medical records of patients with sepsis from rural hospitals in an established, on-demand, rural video tele-ED network in the upper Midwest between August 2016 and June 2019. The primary outcome was 28-day hospital-free days, with secondary outcomes of 28-day inhospital mortality and SSC guideline adherence. RESULTS A total of 1,191 patients were included in the analysis, with tele-ED used for 326 (27%). Tele-ED cases were more likely to be transferred to another hospital (88% versus 8%, difference 79%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 75% to 83%). After matching and regression adjustment, tele-ED cases did not have more 28-day hospital-free days (difference 0.07 days more for tele-ED, 95% CI -0.04 to 0.17) or 28-day inhospital mortality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.51, 95% CI 0.16 to 1.60). Adherence with both the SSC 3-hour bundle (aOR 0.59, 95% CI 0.28 to 1.22) and complete bundle (aOR 0.45, 95% CI 0.02 to 11.60) were similar. An a priori-defined subgroup of patients treated by advanced practice providers suggested that the mortality was lower in the cohort with tele-ED use (aOR 0.11, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.73) despite no significant difference in complete SSC bundle adherence (aOR 2.88, 95% CI 0.52 to 15.86). CONCLUSION Rural emergency department patients treated with provider-to-provider tele-ED care in a mature network appear to have similar clinical outcomes to those treated without.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; Division of Critical Care, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; Department of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; Department of Pharmaceutical Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
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- Avel eCare, Sioux Falls, SD; Department of Family Medicine, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
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Hassanein A, Abbas I, Mohammed R. Central blood gases versus lactate level for assessment of initial resuscitation success in patients with sepsis in critical care. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2022.2108196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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- Ahmed Hassanein
- Department of Anesthesia, ICU and pain management, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, ICU and pain management, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, ICU and pain management, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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Van Nynatten LR, Slessarev M, Martin CM, Leligdowicz A, Miller MR, Patel MA, Daley M, Patterson EK, Cepinskas G, Fraser DD. Novel plasma protein biomarkers from critically ill sepsis patients. Clin Proteomics 2022; 19:50. [PMID: 36572854 PMCID: PMC9792322 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-022-09389-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the high morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis, the relationship between the plasma proteome and clinical outcome is poorly understood. In this study, we used targeted plasma proteomics to identify novel biomarkers of sepsis in critically ill patients. METHODS Blood was obtained from 15 critically ill patients with suspected/confirmed sepsis (Sepsis-3.0 criteria) on intensive care unit (ICU) Day-1 and Day-3, as well as age- and sex-matched 15 healthy control subjects. A total of 1161 plasma proteins were measured with proximal extension assays. Promising sepsis biomarkers were narrowed with machine learning and then correlated with relevant clinical and laboratory variables. RESULTS The median age for critically ill sepsis patients was 56 (IQR 51-61) years. The median MODS and SOFA values were 7 (IQR 5.0-8.0) and 7 (IQR 5.0-9.0) on ICU Day-1, and 4 (IQR 3.5-7.0) and 6 (IQR 3.5-7.0) on ICU Day-3, respectively. Targeted proteomics, together with feature selection, identified the leading proteins that distinguished sepsis patients from healthy control subjects with ≥ 90% classification accuracy; 25 proteins on ICU Day-1 and 26 proteins on ICU Day-3 (6 proteins overlapped both ICU days; PRTN3, UPAR, GDF8, NTRK3, WFDC2 and CXCL13). Only 7 of the leading proteins changed significantly between ICU Day-1 and Day-3 (IL10, CCL23, TGFα1, ST2, VSIG4, CNTN5, and ITGAV; P < 0.01). Significant correlations were observed between a variety of patient clinical/laboratory variables and the expression of 15 proteins on ICU Day-1 and 14 proteins on ICU Day-3 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Targeted proteomics with feature selection identified proteins altered in critically ill sepsis patients relative to healthy control subjects. Correlations between protein expression and clinical/laboratory variables were identified, each providing pathophysiological insight. Our exploratory data provide a rationale for further hypothesis-driven sepsis research.
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Medicine, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Medicine, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Medicine, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Computer Science, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7 Canada
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Computer Science, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7 Canada ,grid.494618.6The Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1 Canada
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7 Canada
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Clinical Neurological Sciences, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University, London, ON Canada ,grid.412745.10000 0000 9132 1600London Health Sciences Centre, Room C2-C82, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9 Canada
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Pas ML, Bokma J, Lowie T, Boyen F, Pardon B. Sepsis and survival in critically ill calves: Risk factors and antimicrobial use. J Vet Intern Med 2022; 37:374-389. [PMID: 36562487 PMCID: PMC9889718 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a life-threatening disease for which critically important antimicrobials (CIA) frequently are used. Diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for sepsis and critically ill calves are largely lacking. OBJECTIVES Identify factors associated with mortality in critically ill calves and describe bacteria obtained from blood cultures of critically ill calves with sepsis and their antimicrobial resistance. ANIMALS Two-hundred thirty critically ill calves, mainly Belgian Blue beef cattle. METHODS Retrospective cohort study. Logistic regression, survival analysis, and decision tree analysis were used to determine factors associated with mortality. RESULTS Of the critically ill calves, 34.3% had sepsis and 61.3% died. The final survival model indicated that calves with sepsis (hazard risk [HR]: 1.6; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0-2.5; P = .05), abnormal behavior (HR: 2.3; 95% CI: 1.3-4.0; P = .005), and hypothermia (HR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.72-0.95; P = .01) had a significantly higher mortality risk. In a second survival model, hypothermia (HR: 0.87; 95% CI: 0.78-0.96; P = .004) and hypoglycemia (HR: 2.2; 95% CI: 1.5-3.3; P < .001) were risk factors for mortality. Decision tree analysis emphasized the importance of behavior, hypochloremia, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and lung ultrasonography for mortality risk. Escherichia coli (30.6%) was most frequently isolated from blood cultures, of which 90.9% were multidrug resistant. Inappropriate use of antimicrobials was frequent for penicillin, amoxicillin, and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, but less for CIA. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Many critically ill calves have sepsis, which increases mortality risk. Bacteria involved are often resistant to first-intention antimicrobials but less resistant to CIA. The other identified risk factors for mortality can support therapeutic decision-making.
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- Mathilde L. Pas
- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population MedicineGhent UniversityMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population MedicineGhent UniversityMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population MedicineGhent UniversityMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Zoological Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineGhent UniversityMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population MedicineGhent UniversityMerelbekeBelgium
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Shaikh F, Kenny JE, Awan O, Markovic D, Friedman O, He T, Singh S, Yan P, Qadir N, Barjaktarevic I. Measuring the accuracy of cardiac output using POCUS: the introduction of artificial intelligence into routine care. Ultrasound J 2022; 14:47. [DOI: 10.1186/s13089-022-00301-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background
Shock management requires quick and reliable means to monitor the hemodynamic effects of fluid resuscitation. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a relatively quick and non-invasive imaging technique capable of capturing cardiac output (CO) variations in acute settings. However, POCUS is plagued by variable operator skill and interpretation. Artificial intelligence may assist healthcare professionals obtain more objective and precise measurements during ultrasound imaging, thus increasing usability among users with varying experience. In this feasibility study, we compared the performance of novice POCUS users in measuring CO with manual techniques to a novel automation-assisted technique that provides real-time feedback to correct image acquisition for optimal aortic outflow velocity measurement.
Methods
28 junior critical care trainees with limited experience in POCUS performed manual and automation-assisted CO measurements on a single healthy volunteer. CO measurements were obtained using left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) velocity time integral (VTI) and LVOT diameter. Measurements obtained by study subjects were compared to those taken by board-certified echocardiographers. Comparative analyses were performed using Spearman’s rank correlation and Bland–Altman matched-pairs analysis.
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Adequate image acquisition was 100% feasible. The correlation between manual and automated VTI values was not significant (p = 0.11) and means from both groups underestimated the mean values obtained by board-certified echocardiographers. Automated measurements of VTI in the trainee cohort were found to have more reproducibility, narrower measurement range (6.2 vs. 10.3 cm), and reduced standard deviation (1.98 vs. 2.33 cm) compared to manual measurements. The coefficient of variation across raters was 11.5%, 13.6% and 15.4% for board-certified echocardiographers, automated, and manual VTI tracing, respectively.
Conclusions
Our study demonstrates that novel automation-assisted VTI is feasible and can decrease variability while increasing precision in CO measurement. These results support the use of artificial intelligence-augmented image acquisition in routine critical care ultrasound and may have a role for evaluating the response of CO to hemodynamic interventions. Further investigations into artificial intelligence-assisted ultrasound systems in clinical settings are warranted.
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Xu W, Huo J, Cheng G, Fu J, Huang X, Feng J, Jiang J. Association between different concentrations of human serum albumin and 28-day mortality in intensive care patients with sepsis: A propensity score matching analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1037893. [PMID: 36578542 PMCID: PMC9792095 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1037893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Human serum albumin (HSA) is a commonly used medication for the treatment of sepsis. However, there is no conclusive evidence as to whether different concentrations of HSA are associated with patient prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the association between different concentrations of HSA and 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis. Methods: The data for this retrospective study were collected from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database. Patients with sepsis were divided into two groups according to the concentration of HSA received: 25% and 5% HSA. The primary outcome of this study was the 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis. To ensure the robustness of our findings, we used multivariate Cox regression, propensity score matching, double-robust estimation, and inverse probability weighting models. Results: A total of 76,943 patients were screened, of whom 5,009 were enrolled. 1,258 and 3,751 patients received 25% and 5% HSA, respectively. The 28-day mortality rate was 38.2% (481/1,258) for patients in the 25% HSA group and 8.7% (325/3,751) for patients in the 5% HSA group. After propensity score matching, 1,648 patients were identified. The inverse probability weighting model suggested that 5% HSA received was associated with lower 28-day mortality (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.54-0.73, p < 0.001). Subgroup and sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the results. Conclusion: In patients with sepsis, 5% HSA received may be associated with a lower risk of 28-day mortality than 25% HSA. Further randomized controlled trials are required to confirm this association.
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- Weigan Xu
- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China,The Poison Treatment Centre of Foshan, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- The Poison Treatment Centre of Foshan, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China,*Correspondence: Jun Jiang,
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Scott J, Trevi L, McNeil H, Ewen T, Mawson P, McDonald D, Filby A, Lall R, Booth K, Boschman G, Melkebeek V, Perkins G, McMullan R, McAuley DF, McCullagh IJ, Walsh T, Rostron A, Shankar-Hari M, Dark P, Simpson AJ, Conway Morris A, Hellyer TP. Role of immunosuppression in an antibiotic stewardship intervention and its association with clinical outcomes and antibiotic use: protocol for an observational study (RISC-sepsis). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e068321. [PMID: 36600326 PMCID: PMC9743405 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sepsis is characterised by a dysregulated immune response to infection, with exaggerated pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. A predominant immunosuppressive profile affecting both innate and adaptive immune responses is associated with increased hospital-acquired infection and reduced infection-free survival. While hospital-acquired infection leads to additional antibiotic use, the role of the immunosuppressive phenotype in guiding complex decisions, such as those affecting antibiotic stewardship, is uncertain. This study is a mechanistic substudy embedded within a multicentre clinical and cost-effectiveness trial of biomarker-guided antibiotic stewardship. This mechanistic study aims to determine the effect of sepsis-associated immunosuppression on the trial outcome measures. METHODS AND ANALYSIS RISC-sepsis is a prospective, multicentre, exploratory, observational study embedded within the ADAPT-sepsis trial. A subgroup of 180 participants with antibiotics commenced for suspected sepsis, enrolled in the ADAPT-sepsis trial, will be recruited. Blood samples will be collected on alternate days until day 7. At each time point, blood will be collected for flow cytometric analysis into cell preservation tubes. Immunophenotyping will be performed at a central testing hub by flow cytometry. The primary outcome measures are monocyte human leucocyte antigen-DR; neutrophil CD88; programmed cell death-1 on monocytes, neutrophils and T lymphocytes and the percentage of regulatory T cells. Secondary outcome measures will link to trial outcomes from the ADAPT-sepsis trial including antibiotic days; occurrence of hospital-acquired infection and length of ICU-stay and hospital-stay. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been granted (IRAS 209815) and RISC-sepsis is registered with the ISRCTN (86837685). Study results will be disseminated by peer-reviewed publications, presentations at scientific meetings and via patient and public participation groups and social media.
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- Jonathan Scott
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Flow Cytometry Core Facility, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Flow Cytometry Core Facility, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
- Critical Care Department, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
- Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Regional Intensive Care Unit, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Department of Perioperative Medicine, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Intensive Care Unit, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK
- The Queen's Medical Research Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Integrated Critical Care Unit, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, UK
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- Intensive Care Unit, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK
- The Queen's Medical Research Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Division of Immunology, University of Manchester, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
- Critical Care Department, Salford Care Organisation, Greater Manchester, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- JVF Intensive Care Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
- Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Division of Immunology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Tokuhira N, Uchiyama A, Hoshino T, Kubo N, Ishigaki S, Enokidani Y, Sakaguchi R, Koyama Y, Fujino Y. Control of blood glucose levels by an artificial pancreas in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia. Artif Organs 2022:10.1111/aor.14472. [PMID: 36440971 PMCID: PMC9877914 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia experience hyperglycemia. It is often difficult to control blood glucose (BG) levels in such patients using standard intravenous insulin infusion therapy. Therefore, we used an artificial pancreas. This study aimed to compare the BG status of the artificial pancreas with that of standard therapy. METHODS Fifteen patients were included in the study. BG values and the infusion speed of insulin and glucose by the artificial pancreas were collected. Arterial BG and administration rates of insulin, parenteral sugar, and enteral sugar were recorded during the artificial pancreas and standard therapy. The target BG level was 200 mg/dl. RESULTS Arterial BG was highly correlated with BG data from the artificial pancreas. A higher BG slightly increased the difference between the BG data from the artificial pancreas and arterial BS. No significant difference in arterial BG was observed between the artificial pancreas and standard therapy. However, the standard deviation with the artificial pancreas was smaller than that under standard therapy (p < 0.0001). More points within the target BG range were achieved with the artificial pancreas (180-220 mg/dl) than under standard therapy. The hyperglycemic index of the artificial pancreas (8.7 ± 15.6 mg/dl) was lower than that of standard therapy (16.0 ± 21.5 mg/dl) (p = 0.0387). No incidence of hypoglycemia occurred under the artificial pancreas. CONCLUSIONS The rate of achieving target BG was higher using artificial pancreas than with standard therapy. An artificial pancreas helps to control BG in critically ill patients.
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- Natsuko Tokuhira
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of AnesthesiaRinku General Medical CenterOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsakaJapan
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Davino T, Van Hoof TJ, Elwell J, DeLayo M. Educational needs assessment identifying opportunities to improve sepsis care. BMJ Open Qual 2022; 11:bmjoq-2022-001930. [PMID: 36588307 PMCID: PMC9723901 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2022-001930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services developed a national quality bundle for the management of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock (SEP-1). Despite performance improvement measures, compliance remains low. This needs assessment is the first stage of a quality improvement initiative to improve SEP-1 compliance. Using a conceptual outcomes framework, this needs assessment analyses SEP-1 compliance data, knowledge, and competence to identify gaps in care and educational opportunities. METHODS The needs assessment began with a review of national and statewide SEP-1 compliance data to identify a need for improvement. The needs assessment proceeded with a retrospective chart review to evaluate process measures and identify which providers would most likely benefit from educational interventions. A focus group provided perspective on the chart review findings. RESULTS During the period of 1 April 2017-31 March 2018, national SEP-1 compliance was 51% and compliance at the studied institution was 19%. The chart review included 51 patients (66.7% severe sepsis, 33.3% septic shock). Frequently missed SEP-1 measures included administration of intravenous fluids (0% severe sepsis, 58.8% septic shock), repeat lactate levels (52.6% severe sepsis, 60% septic shock), documentation of volume and tissue perfusion assessment (58.8%), vasopressor administration (73.3%) and administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics (76.5%, severe sepsis). Focus group perceptions identified themes related to gaps in declarative and dispositional knowledge. CONCLUSIONS This educational needs assessment highlights gaps in SEP-1 clinician performance, competence and knowledge. A multifaceted education programme is the next step for this performance improvement project. Education should include a series of meetings, activities, and workshops that include declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge and dispositional knowledge. Simulation activities can provide an opportunity for providers to demonstrate competence. Point-of-care prompts and performance measurement and feedback of patient care data can support clinician performance. This needs assessment underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to clinician education and performance to improve SEP-1 compliance.
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- Tammy Davino
- Intensive Care Unit, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Intensive Care Unit, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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Casalboni S, Valli G, Terlizzi F, Mastracchi M, Fidelio G, De Marco F, Bernardi C, Chieruzzi A, Curcio A, De Cicco F, Colella N, Papasidero ID, Tartarone E, Ruggieri MP, Di Somma S. 30 Days Mortality Prognostic Value of POCT Bio-Adrenomedullin and Proenkephalin in Patients with Sepsis in the Emergency Department. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58121786. [PMID: 36556987 PMCID: PMC9783595 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background and Objective: Sepsis is a worldwide severe disease with a high incidence and mortality rate. Sepsis is a frequent cause of admission to the emergency department (ED). Although prognostic scores (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, SOFA; New Early Warning Score, NEWS; Rapid Emergency Medicine Score, REMS) are commonly used for risk stratification in septic patients, many of these scores are of poor utility in the ED. In this setting, biomarkers are promising alternatives, easier to perform and potentially more specific. Bio-adrenomedullin (Bio-ADM) and Proenkephalin (PenKid) seem to have a key role in the development of organ dysfunctions induced by sepsis and, therefore, could help in the risk stratification of patients with sepsis at ED admission. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of Bio-ADM and PenKid, obtained through a point of care (POCT) device, in predicting 30 days mortality for patients presenting to the ED with sepsis. Methods and Results: In total, 177 consecutive adult patients with a diagnosis of sepsis presenting to the ED of San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital in Rome, Italy, between May 2021 and April 2022 were enrolled in this prospective observational study. For each patient, Bio-ADM and PenKid were obtained at ED admission together with SOFA, NEWS and REMS scores. Next, 30 days follow-up data were collected to evaluate patient mortality. Both biomarkers (Bio-ADM and PenKid) and clinical scores (SOFA, NEWS and REMS) were good predictors of mortality at 30 days, with Bio-ADM and REMS outperforming the others. Moreover, PenKid resulted in being linked with the worsening of kidney function. Conclusions: In patients presenting with sepsis in the ED, Bio-ADM and PenKid, evaluated with a POCT device, predicted 30-day mortality. These two biomarkers seem even more useful when integrated with clinical risk scores at ED admission.
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- Silvia Casalboni
- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Emergency Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- GREAT Network (Global Research on Acute Condition Team), 00100 Rome, Italy
- Department of Medical -Surgery Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00184 Rome, Italy
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Speth KA, Elliott MR, Marquez JL, Wang L. Penalized Spline-Involved Tree-based (PenSIT) Learning for estimating an optimal dynamic treatment regime using observational data. Stat Methods Med Res 2022; 31:2338-2351. [PMID: 36189475 DOI: 10.1177/09622802221122397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Dynamic treatment regimes are a set of time-adaptive decision rules that can be used to personalize treatment across multiple stages of care. Grounded in causal inference methods, dynamic treatment regimes identify variables that differentiate the treatment effect and may be used to tailor treatments across individuals based on the patient's own characteristics - thereby representing an important step toward personalized medicine. In this manuscript we introduce Penalized Spline-Involved Tree-based Learning, which seeks to improve upon existing tree-based approaches to estimating an optimal dynamic treatment regime. Instead of using weights determined from the estimated propensity scores, which may result in unstable estimates when weights are highly variable, we predict missing counterfactual outcomes using regression models that incorporate a penalized spline of the propensity score and other covariates predictive of the outcome. We further develop a novel purity measure applied within a decision tree framework to produce a flexible yet interpretable method for estimating an optimal multi-stage multi-treatment dynamic treatment regime. In simulation experiments we demonstrate good performance of Penalized Spline-Involved Tree-based Learning relative to competing methods and, in particular, we show that Penalized Spline-Involved Tree-based Learning may be advantageous when the sample size is small and/or when the level of confounding of the outcome is high. We apply Penalized Spline-Involved Tree-based Learning to the retrospectively-collected Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care dataset to identify variables that may be used to tailor early fluid resuscitation strategies in septic patients.
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- Kelly A Speth
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 1259University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 1259University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, 1259University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 1259University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Chavda VP, Patel AB, Vora LK, Singla RK, Shah P, Uversky VN, Apostolopoulos V. Nitric Oxide and its Derivatives Containing Nasal Spray and Inhalation Therapy for the Treatment of COVID-19. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:3658-3670. [PMID: 36284382 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666221024124848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a major health concern worldwide and has evolved into different variants. SARS-CoV-2 possesses a spike glycoprotein on its envelope that binds to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptor of the host cell via the receptor-binding domain (RBD) in the upper respiratory tract. Since the SARS-CoV-2 virus variants change the severity of the diesease and treatment scenarios, repurposing current medicines may provide a quick and appealing method with established safety features. The efficacy and safety of antiviral medicines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been investigated, and several of them are now undergoing clinical studies. Recently, it has been found that nitric oxide (NO) shows antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2 and prevents the virus from binding to a host cell. In addition, NO is a well-known vasodilator and acts as an important coagulation mediator. With the fast-track development of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, one avenue of research aimed at improving therapeutics is exploring different forms of drug delivery, including intranasal sprays and inhalation therapy. The nasal mucosa is more prone to be the site of infection as it is in more direct contact with the physical environment via air during inhalation and exhalation. Thus, the use of exogenous nasal NO therapy via the intranasal route displays a distinct advantage. Therefore, the objective of this review is to summarize the relevant actions of NO via the intranasal spray and inhalation delivery, its mechanism of action, and its use in the treatment of COVID-19.
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- Vivek P Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad - 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad - 380009, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL, U.K
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- Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Xinchuan Road 2222, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab-144411, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad - 380009, India
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Byrd Alzheimer's Research Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne VIC 3030, Australia
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Timing and Spectrum of Antibiotic Treatment for Suspected Sepsis and Septic Shock: Why so Controversial? Infect Dis Clin North Am 2022; 36:719-733. [PMID: 36328632 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Sepsis guidelines and mandates encourage increasingly aggressive time-to-antibiotic targets for broad-spectrum antimicrobials for suspected sepsis and septic shock. This has caused considerable controversy due to weaknesses in the underlying evidence and fear that overly strict antibiotic deadlines may harm patients by perpetuating or escalating overtreatment. Indeed, a third or more of patients currently treated for sepsis and septic shock have noninfectious or nonbacterial conditions. These patients risk all the potential harms of antibiotics without their possible benefits. Updated Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines now emphasize the importance of tailoring antibiotics to each patient's likelihood of infection, risk for drug-resistant pathogens, and severity-of-illness.
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Realista S. Acute Kidney Injury in the Inpatient and Outpatient Setting. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 2022; 34:431-441. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zhang KF, Shi CX, Chen SY, Wei W. Progress in Multidisciplinary Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene. Infect Drug Resist 2022; 15:6869-6880. [PMID: 36465810 PMCID: PMC9717591 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s390008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening and special form of necrotizing fasciitis, characterized by occult onset, rapid progress and high mortality, occurring mainly in men over 50 years of age. Risk factors of FG include diabetes, HIV infection, chronic alcoholism and other immunosuppressive state. FG was previously considered as an idiopathic disease, but in fact, three quarters of the infections originated from the skin, urethra and gastrointestinal tract. Initial symptoms of FG are often inconsistent with severity and can progress promptly to fatal infection. Although the treatment measures of FG have been improved in recent years, the mortality does not seem to have decreased significantly and remains at 20% - 30%. The time to identify FG and the waiting period before surgical debridement are directly related to the prognosis. Therefore, in addition to the combination of intensive fluid resuscitation and broad-spectrum antibiotics, treatment of FG should particularly emphasize the importance of early surgical debridement assisted with fecal diversion and skin reconstruction when necessary. This paper is to briefly summarize the progress in the definition, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of Fournier's gangrene in recent years, more importantly, illustrates the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation in the management of FG.
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- Ke-Fan Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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Positive Airway Cultures in Dogs and Cats Receiving Mechanical Ventilation for Tick Paralysis. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233304. [PMID: 36496825 PMCID: PMC9738334 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Animals with tick paralysis often require mechanical ventilation (MV) but previous publications have identified knowledge gaps regarding the development of bacterial pneumonia, and the specific pathogens involved. The objectives of this study were to describe the clinical course and culture and susceptibility profiles of bacteria isolated from airway samples of dogs and cats mechanically ventilated for tick paralysis that had positive airway cultures. Medical records were reviewed, and cases included if they had a positive airway sample culture during MV for tick paralysis. Twenty-four dogs and two cats were included. Most (85%) received empirical antimicrobials before airway sampling. The most common organisms isolated included Staphylococcus spp. (11), Klebsiella spp. (9), Enterococcus faecalis (8), Escherichia coli (6), Enterococcus faecium (3), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4), and Mycoplasma spp. (3). Evidence of aspiration pneumonia was present in 22/25 (88%) cases that had thoracic radiographs performed. Seventy-seven percent of cases received antimicrobials to which the cultured bacteria were susceptible during hospitalisation. The median duration of MV was 4 days (range 1-10). Most (77%) survived to discharge, 19% were euthanised, and one died. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis it was identified that selection of antimicrobials to which the causative bacteria are susceptible was associated with survival to discharge (Odds ratio 45.8, p = 0.014; 95%CI 1.98-14,808), as was length of MV, with every day an animal is ventilated associated with a 4.7 times increased chance of survival (p = 0.015; 95% CI 1.21-78.4).
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Terwindt LE, Schuurmans J, van der Ster BJP, Wensing CAGCL, Mulder MP, Wijnberge M, Cherpanath TGV, Lagrand WK, Karlas AA, Verlinde MH, Hollmann MW, Geerts BF, Veelo DP, Vlaar APJ. Incidence, Severity and Clinical Factors Associated with Hypotension in Patients Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11226832. [PMID: 36431308 PMCID: PMC9696980 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11226832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: The majority of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) experience severe hypotension which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. At present, prospective studies examining the incidence and severity of hypotension using continuous waveforms are missing. Methods: This study is a prospective observational cohort study in a mixed surgical and non-surgical ICU population. All patients over 18 years were included and continuous arterial pressure waveforms data were collected. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 65 mmHg for at least 10 s was defined as hypotension and a MAP below 45 mmHg as severe hypotension. The primary outcome was the incidence of hypotension. Secondary outcomes were the severity of hypotension expressed in time-weighted average (TWA), factors associated with hypotension, the number and duration of hypotensive events. Results: 499 patients were included. The incidence of hypotension (MAP < 65 mmHg) was 75% (376 out of 499) and 9% (46 out of 499) experienced severe hypotension. Median TWA was 0.3 mmHg [0−1.0]. Associated clinical factors were age, male sex, BMI and cardiogenic shock. There were 5 (1−12) events per patients with a median of 52 min (5−170). Conclusions: In a mixed surgical and non-surgical ICU population the incidence of hypotension is remarkably high.
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- Lotte E. Terwindt
- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology Group, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-(0)20-562-7421
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- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, P.O. Box 22660, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sensitivity and specificity of monocyte distribution width (MDW) in detecting patients with infection and sepsis in patients on sepsis pathway in the emergency department. Infection 2022; 51:715-727. [PMCID: PMC9672566 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-022-01956-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Purpose
Monocyte distribution width (MDW) is a biomarker for the early identification of sepsis. We assessed its accuracy in patients presenting with suspected sepsis in the emergency department (ED).
Methods
This was a single gate, single centre study in consecutive adults (≥ 18 years) admitted to the ED with suspected sepsis and clinical history compatible with infection, between 01 January and 31 December 2020 (n = 2570).
Results
The overall median MDW was 22.0 (IQR 19.3, 25.6). Using Sepsis-3 (qSOFA) to define sepsis, the Area Under Curve (AUC) for a receiver operator characteristic (ROC) relationship was 0.59 (95% CI 0.56, 0.61). Discrimination was similar using other clinical scores, and to that of C-reactive protein. At an MDW cutoff of 20.0, sensitivity was 0.76 (95% CI 0.73, 0.80) and specificity 0.35 (95% CI 0.33, 0.37) for Sepsis-3. MDW showed better performance to discriminate infection, with AUC 0.72 (95% CI 0.69, 0.75). At MDW 20.0, sensitivity for infection was 0.72 (95% CI 0.70, 0.74) and specificity 0.64 (95% CI 0.59, 0.70). A sensitivity analysis excluding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) admissions (n = 552) had no impact on the AUC. MDW distribution at admission was similar for bacteraemia and COVID-19.
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In this population of ED admissions with a strong clinical suspicion of sepsis, MDW had a performance to identify sepsis comparable to that of other commonly used biomarkers. In this setting, MDW could be a useful additional marker of infection.
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Leventogiannis K, Kyriazopoulou E, Antonakos N, Kotsaki A, Tsangaris I, Markopoulou D, Grondman I, Rovina N, Theodorou V, Antoniadou E, Koutsodimitropoulos I, Dalekos G, Vlachogianni G, Akinosoglou K, Koulouras V, Komnos A, Kontopoulou T, Prekates A, Koutsoukou A, van der Meer JWM, Dimopoulos G, Kyprianou M, Netea MG, Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ. Toward personalized immunotherapy in sepsis: The PROVIDE randomized clinical trial. Cell Rep Med 2022; 3:100817. [PMID: 36384100 PMCID: PMC9729870 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The state of immune activation may guide targeted immunotherapy in sepsis. In a double-blind, double-dummy randomized clinical study, 240 patients with sepsis due to lung infection, bacteremia, or acute cholangitis were subjected to measurements of serum ferritin and HLA-DR/CD14. Patients with macrophage activation-like syndrome (MALS) or immunoparalysis were randomized to treatment with anakinra or recombinant interferon-gamma or placebo. Twenty-eight-day mortality was the primary endpoint; sepsis immune classification was the secondary endpoint. Using ferritin >4,420 ng/mL and <5,000 HLA-DR receptors/monocytes as biomarkers, patients were classified into MALS (20.0%), immunoparalysis (42.9%), and intermediate (37.1%). Mortality was 79.1%, 66.9%, and 41.6%, respectively. Survival after 7 days with SOFA score decrease was achieved in 42.9% of patients of the immunotherapy arm and 10.0% of the placebo arm (p = 0.042). Three independent immune classification strata are recognized in sepsis. MALS and immunoparalysis are proposed as stratification for personalized adjuvant immunotherapy. Clinicaltrials.gov registration NCT03332225.
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- Konstantinos Leventogiannis
- 4(th) Department of Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- 4(th) Department of Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- 4(th) Department of Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- 4(th) Department of Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- 2(nd) Department of Critical Care Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- 1(st) Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, "G. Gennimatas" Thessaloniki General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Research Laboratory of Internal Medicine, National Expertise Center of Greece in Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Full Member of the European Reference Network on Hepatological Disases (ERN RARE-LIVER), General University Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, "Aghios Dimitrios" Thessaloniki General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 5th Department of Internal Medicine, Evangelismos Athens General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1(st) Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- 1(st) Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 4(th) Department of Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Immunology and Metabolism, Life and Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Wang C, Xu H, Gao R, Leng F, Huo F, Li Y, Liu S, Xu M, Bai J. CD19 +CD24 hiCD38 hi regulatory B cells deficiency revealed severity and poor prognosis in patients with sepsis. BMC Immunol 2022; 23:54. [PMID: 36357845 PMCID: PMC9648441 DOI: 10.1186/s12865-022-00528-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Sepsis still remains a major challenge in intensive care medicine with unacceptably high mortality among patients with septic shock. Due to current limitations of human CD19+CD24hiCD38hi Breg cells (Bregs) studies among sepsis, here, we tried to evaluate Bregs in severity and prognostic value in patients with sepsis. Methods Peripheral blood from 58 patients with sepsis and 22 healthy controls was analyzed using flow cytometry to evaluate the frequency and number of Bregs. All cases were divided into non-survived or survived group after 28 days followed up. Spearman's correlation analysis was performed on Bregs frequency and clinical indices. The area under the curve was acquired using the receiver operating characteristic analysis to assess the sensitivity and specificity of Bregs for outcome of sepsis. Survival curve analysis and binary logistic regression were applied to estimate the value of Bregs in prognosis among cases with sepsis. Results Sepsis patients had decreased proportions and number of Bregs. Sepsis patients with low frequency of Bregs were associated with an increased risk of septic shock. Bregs frequency is inversely associated with lactate, SOFA, and APACHE II and positively correlated with Tregs frequency. Low levels of Bregs closely correlated with septic outcomes. Numbers of Bregs were prediction factors for poor prognosis. Conclusions Frequency and number of Bregs decreased, and Bregs deficiency revealed poor prognosis in patients with sepsis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12865-022-00528-x.
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- Chunmei Wang
- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 Jiangsu Province China ,grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- grid.9227.e0000000119573309Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institut Pasteur of Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- grid.452252.60000 0004 8342 692XDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067 Shandong Province China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xi’an No. 4 Hospital, Xi’an, 710004 Shanxi Province China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China ,grid.24516.340000000123704535Medical School, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 Jiangsu Province China ,grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120 China
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Klanovicz TM, Franzosi OS, Nunes DSL, Loss SH, Batassini É, Turra EE, Teixeira C, Vieira SRR. Acute gastrointestinal failure is associated with worse hemodynamic and perfusion parameters over 48 h after admission in patients with septic shock: Retrospective cohort study. Nutr Clin Pract 2022; 38:617-627. [PMID: 36351616 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the relationship between acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) and hemodynamic and perfusion parameters in the first week of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and evaluate the association of AGI with ICU and hospital outcomes in patients with septic shock undergoing mechanical ventilation. METHODS This retrospective cohort study applied the criteria proposed by the European Society of Intensive Medicine to classify the participants into risk/dysfunction group (AGI grade I and II) and failure group (AGI grade III and IV). Hemodynamic and perfusion parameters data previously collected in the first 48 h after ICU admission (admission, 12, 24, 48 h) were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 163 were included and classified into AGI grades I (n = 79), II (n = 64), III (n = 20), and IV (none). Groups consisted of AGI risk/dysfunction (n = 143, 87.8%) and AGI failure (n = 20, 12.2%) patients. Patients with AGI failure had higher heart rate and mottling score (MS) at admission, lower mean arterial pressure, and an oliguria incidence at 12 h compared with those without AGI failure. Skin MS and abdominal primary site of infection were risk factors for AGI failure. AGI failure tended to be a risk factor for ICU mortality (risk ratio [95% CI]: 1.37 [0.99-1.89]; P = 0.053). CONCLUSION AGI was frequently observed in patients with septic shock in the first week of ICU admission. Higher heart rate and MS and lower mean arterial pressure and incidence of oliguria were identified in patients with AGI failure compared with those without. AGI failure was associated with ICU mortality.
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- Tamires M. Klanovicz
- Medical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Medical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
- Nutrition and Dietetic Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Medical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
- Medical Sciences Postgraduate Program: Endocrinology Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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- Medical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre RS Brazil
- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre RS Brazil
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Krajčová A, Skagen C, Džupa V, Urban T, Rustan AC, Jiroutková K, Bakalář B, Thoresen GH, Duška F. Effect of noradrenaline on propofol-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in human skeletal muscle cells. Intensive Care Med Exp 2022; 10:47. [DOI: 10.1186/s40635-022-00474-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of both critical illness and propofol infusion syndrome and its severity seems to be proportional to the doses of noradrenaline, which patients are receiving. We comprehensively studied the effects of noradrenaline on cellular bioenergetics and mitochondrial biology in human skeletal muscle cells with and without propofol-induced mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Human skeletal muscle cells were isolated from vastus lateralis biopsies from patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery (n = 14) or healthy volunteers (n = 4). After long-term (96 h) exposure to propofol (10 µg/mL), noradrenaline (100 µM), or both, energy metabolism was assessed by extracellular flux analysis and substrate oxidation assays using [14C] palmitic and [14C(U)] lactic acid. Mitochondrial membrane potential, morphology and reactive oxygen species production were analysed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Mitochondrial mass was assessed both spectrophotometrically and by confocal laser scanning microscopy.
Results
Propofol moderately reduced mitochondrial mass and induced bioenergetic dysfunction, such as a reduction of maximum electron transfer chain capacity, ATP synthesis and profound inhibition of exogenous fatty acid oxidation. Noradrenaline exposure increased mitochondrial network size and turnover in both propofol treated and untreated cells as apparent from increased co-localization with lysosomes. After adjustment to mitochondrial mass, noradrenaline did not affect mitochondrial functional parameters in naïve cells, but it significantly reduced the degree of mitochondrial dysfunction induced by propofol co-exposure. The fatty acid oxidation capacity was restored almost completely by noradrenaline co-exposure, most likely due to restoration of the capacity to transfer long-chain fatty acid to mitochondria. Both propofol and noradrenaline reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and increased reactive oxygen species production, but their effects were not additive.
Conclusions
Noradrenaline prevents rather than aggravates propofol-induced impairment of mitochondrial functions in human skeletal muscle cells. Its effects on bioenergetic dysfunctions of other origins, such as sepsis, remain to be demonstrated.
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Brajkovic D, Zjalic S, Aleksandar K. Evaluation of clinical parameters affecting the prognosis in surgically treated patients with descending necrotizing mediastinitis - A retrospective study. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022; 123:e731-e737. [PMID: 35580784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is the most serious complication of maxillofacial infections followed with high mortality. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate possible prognostic clinical factors for survival of patients with DNM based on single center clinical data. METHODS The study enrolled patients admitted to the Emergency Center of Vojvodina with the diagnosis of DNM either as the primary diagnosis or with discharged diagnosis after surgical treatment during 11-years period. The data were obtained from patient medical records. RESULTS After final analysis total of 28 charts were randomized for statystical analysis, 19 charts in survivors and 9 in non-survivors group. The most common cause of infection in survivors group was odontogenic and in non-survivors group pharyngeal infection. On multivariate regression analysis of collected data results of control computed tomography, preoperative Endo status, early postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonine (PCT) values and postoperative complications were statistically significant predictors for mortality. CONCLUSIONS Based on results of this study, extent of infection in the mediastinum based on Endo's criteria, progression of infection on control cervicothoracic CT, increase of CRP and PCT values in immediate postoperative period and presence of postoperative complications and septic shock provide poor prognosis for patients with DNM.
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- Denis Brajkovic
- Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Clinic for Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Novi Sad, Serbia; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of medicine, Department for dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, Novi Sad, Serbia.
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- Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Clinic for Anesthesiology, intensive care and pain management, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Clinic for Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Novi Sad, Serbia; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of medicine, Department for dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Shaw I, Magee P. Acid-base quantification: a review of developing technology. BJA Educ 2022; 22:440-447. [PMID: 36313591 PMCID: PMC9596322 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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- I. Shaw
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Elwan MH, Roshdy A, Elsharkawy EM, Eltahan SM, Coats TJ. Can passive leg raise predict the response to fluid resuscitation in ED? BMC Emerg Med 2022; 22:172. [PMID: 36289475 PMCID: PMC9608892 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-022-00721-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective Passive leg raise (PLR) can be used as a reversible preload challenge to stratify patients according to preload response. We aim to evaluate the accuracy of PLR, monitored by a non-invasive cardiac output monitor in predicting to response to fluid resuscitation in emergency department (ED). Methods We recruited adult patients planned to receive a resuscitation fluid bolus. Patients were monitored using a thoracic electrical bioimpedance (TEB) cardiac output monitor (Niccomo, Medis, Germany). A 3-min PLR was carried out before and after fluid infusion. Stroke volume changes (ΔSV) were calculated and a positive response was defined as ≥ 15% increase. Results We recruited 39 patients, of which 37 were included into the analysis. The median age was 63 (50–77) years and 19 patients were females. 17 patients (46%) were fluid responders compared to 11 (30%) with positive response to PLR1. ΔSV with PLR1 and fluid bolus showed moderate correlation (r = 0.47, 95% confidence interval, CI 0.17–0.69) and 62% concordance rate. For the prediction of the response to a fluid bolus the PLR test had a sensitivity of 41% (95% CI 22–64) and specificity of 80% (95% CI 58–92) with an area under the curve of 0.59 (95% CI 0.41–0.78). None of the standard parameters showed a better predictive ability compared to PLR. Conclusion Using TEB, ΔSV with PLR showed a moderate correlation with fluid bolus, with a limited accuracy to predict fluid responsiveness. The PLR test was a better predictor of fluid responsiveness than the parameters commonly used in emergency care (such as heart rate and blood pressure). These data suggest the potential for a clinical trial in sepsis comparing TEB monitored, PLR directed fluid management with standard care.
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- MH Elwan
- grid.9918.90000 0004 1936 8411Emergency Medicine Academic Group, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Level G Jarvis Building RMO, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW UK ,grid.415192.a0000 0004 0400 5589Emergency Department, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK ,grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Emergency Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Critical Care Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt ,grid.439355.d0000 0000 8813 6797Intensive Care Unit, North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Cardiology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Cardiology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- grid.9918.90000 0004 1936 8411Emergency Medicine Academic Group, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Level G Jarvis Building RMO, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW UK
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Antimicrobial Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Severe Sepsis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11101432. [PMID: 36290092 PMCID: PMC9598900 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogen often encountered in a healthcare setting. It has consistently ranked among the most frequent pathogens seen in nosocomial infections, particularly bloodstream and respiratory tract infections. Aside from having intrinsic resistance to many antibiotics, it rapidly acquires resistance to novel agents. Given the high mortality of pseudomonal infections generally, and pseudomonal sepsis particularly, and with the rise of resistant strains, treatment can be very challenging for the clinician. In this paper, we will review the latest evidence for the optimal treatment of P. aeruginosa sepsis caused by susceptible as well as multidrug-resistant strains including the difficult to treat pathogens. We will also discuss the mode of drug infusion, indications for combination therapy, along with the proper dosing and duration of treatment for various conditions with a brief discussion of the use of non-antimicrobial agents.
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Ullah A, Kwon HT, Lim SI. Albumin: A Multi-talented Clinical and Pharmaceutical Player. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-022-0104-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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