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Mistry AM. Which Intravenous Isotonic Fluid Offers Better Outcomes for Patients with a Brain Injury? Neurocrit Care 2024:10.1007/s12028-024-02139-3. [PMID: 39379751 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-024-02139-3] [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: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
Abstract
Administering intravenous fluids is a common therapy for critically ill patients. Isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as saline or balanced solutions, are frequently used for intravenous fluid therapy. The choice between saline or a balanced crystalloid has been a significant question in critical care medicine. Recent large randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have investigated whether balanced crystalloids yield better outcomes in general or specific critical care populations, and many of them have confirmed this hypothesis. Although the broad eligibility criteria of these RCTs suggest applicability to neurocritical care patients, it is important to discuss whether using balanced crystalloids, as opposed to saline, would benefit patients who primarily have neurological disorders or diseases. This review considers the relevance of this question, weighs the pros and cons of the two fluid types, examines available data, and anticipates results from ongoing RCTs to guide clinicians in selecting the optimal fluid for patients with brain injury.
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- Akshitkumar M Mistry
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville, 220 Abraham Flexner Way, 15th Floor, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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Wiedermann CJ. Albumin in Normovolemic Fluid Management for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Controversies and Research Gaps. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5452. [PMID: 39336939 PMCID: PMC11432589 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13185452] [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: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health issue characterized by high mortality rates and long-term complications. This commentary examines the controversial role of the use of albumin in the fluid management of patients with severe TBI. Despite its physiological benefits, the clinical use of albumin remains controversial due to the fact that various studies have yielded mixed results. Serum albumin is important for maintaining normovolemia, primarily through its contribution to colloid osmotic pressure, which helps to retain fluid in the circulatory system. This review highlights the existing evidence, examines inconsistencies in guideline recommendations, and suggests future research directions to clarify the efficacy and safety of the use of albumin in maintaining normovolemia in patients with TBI. The review also discusses the potential benefits of small-volume resuscitation strategies for the management of acute kidney injury in TBI patients, drawing parallels with the management of septic acute kidney injury. The need for further well-designed randomized controlled trials and ethical considerations in studies regarding the use of hyperoncotic albumin in TBI management is emphasized.
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- Christian J. Wiedermann
- Institute of General Practice and Public Health, Claudiana—College of Health Professions, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and Health Technology Assessment, UMIT TIROL—Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology, 6060 Hall, Austria
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Huang Y, Cai Y, Peng MQ, Yi TT. Evaluation of the effect of fluid management on intracranial pressure in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgery based on the ratio of the optic nerve sheath diameter to the eyeball transverse diameter as measured by ultrasound: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:319. [PMID: 39244545 PMCID: PMC11380425 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02683-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND During gynecological laparoscopic surgery, pneumoperitoneum and the Trendelenburg position (TP) can lead to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). However, it remains unclear whether perioperative fluid therapy impacts ICP. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of restrictive fluid (RF) therapy versus conventional fluid (CF) therapy on ICP in gynecological laparoscopic surgery patients by measuring the ratio of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) to the eyeball transverse diameter (ETD) using ultrasound. METHODS Sixty-four patients who were scheduled for laparoscopic gynecological surgery were randomly assigned to the CF group or the RF group. The main outcomes were differences in the ONSD/ETD ratios between the groups at predetermined time points. The secondary outcomes were intraoperative circulatory parameters (including mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and urine volume changes) and postoperative recovery indicators (including extubation time, length of post-anaesthesia care unit stay, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay). RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in the ONSD/ETD ratio and the ONSD over time between the two groups (all p > 0.05). From T2 to T4, the ONSD/ETD ratio and the ONSD in both groups were higher than T1 (all p < 0.001). From T1 to T2, the ONSD/ETD ratio in both groups increased by 14.3%. However, the extubation time in the RF group was shorter than in the CF group [median difference (95% CI) -11(-21 to -2) min, p = 0.027]. There were no differences in the other secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery, RF did not significantly lower the ONSD/ETD ratio but did shorten the tracheal extubation time, when compared to CF. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2300079284. Registered on December 29, 2023.
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- Yong Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.439 Xuanhua Road, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, 402160, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.439 Xuanhua Road, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, 402160, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.439 Xuanhua Road, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, 402160, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.439 Xuanhua Road, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, 402160, China.
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van der Jagt M. Fluids and Hemoglobin in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Tales About Implementation Science, Precision Medicine, and First Do No Harm. Crit Care Med 2024; 52:1490-1493. [PMID: 39145708 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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- Mathieu van der Jagt
- Department of Intensive Care Adults, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Schell M, Mayer C, Woo MS, Leischner H, Fischer M, Grensemann J, Kluge S, Czorlich P, Gerloff C, Fiehler J, Thomalla G, Flottmann F, Schweingruber N. Fluid excess on intensive care unit after mechanical thrombectomy after acute ischemic stroke is associated with unfavorable neurological and functional outcomes: An observational cohort study. Eur Stroke J 2024:23969873241271642. [PMID: 39150156 DOI: 10.1177/23969873241271642] [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: 08/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endovascular thrombectomy stands as a pivotal component in the standard care for patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion. Subsequent care for patients often extends to a neurological intensive care unit. While fluid management is integral to intensive care, the association between early fluid balance and neurological and functional outcomes post-thrombectomy has not yet been thoroughly investigated. METHODS In a retrospective analysis of an observational, single-center study spanning from 2015 to 2021 at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany, we enrolled stroke patients who underwent thrombectomy and received subsequent treatment in the ICU. Unfavorable functional and neurological outcome was defined as a mRS > 2 on day 90 after admission (mRS d90) or NIHSS > 5 at discharge, respectively. A multivariate regression model, adjusting for confounders, utilized the average fluid balance in the first 5 days to predict outcomes. Patients were dichotomized by their average fluid balance (>1 L vs <1 L) within the first 5 days, and a multivariate mRS d90 shift analysis was conducted after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS Between 2015 and 2021, 1252 patients underwent thrombectomy, and 553 patients met the inclusion criteria (299 women [54%]). Unfavorable functional outcome was significantly associated with a higher daily average fluid balance in the first 5 days in the ICU (mRS d90 ⩽ 2: 0.3 ± 0.5 L, mRS d90 > 2: 0.7 ± 0.7 L, p = 0.02). The same association was observed for the NIHSS at discharge (NIHSS ⩽ 5: 0.3 ± 0.5 L; NIHSS > 5: 0.6 ± 0.6 L; p = 0.03). The mRS d90 shift analysis revealed significance for patients with an average fluid balance <1 L for better functional outcomes (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.17; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.54-3.07; p < 0.01). DISCUSSION Fluid retention in post-thrombectomy stroke patients in the ICU is associated with poorer functional and neurological outcomes. Consequently, fluid retention emerges as an additional potential predictor for post-intervention stroke outcomes. Our findings provide an initial indication that preventing excessive fluid retention in stroke patients after endovascular thrombectomy could be beneficial for both functional and neurological recovery. Therefore, fluid retention might be an element to consider in optimizing fluid management for stroke patients.
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- Maximilian Schell
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Robba C, Busl KM, Claassen J, Diringer MN, Helbok R, Park S, Rabinstein A, Treggiari M, Vergouwen MDI, Citerio G. Contemporary management of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. An update for the intensivist. Intensive Care Med 2024; 50:646-664. [PMID: 38598130 PMCID: PMC11078858 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-024-07387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
Abstract
Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) is a rare yet profoundly debilitating condition associated with high global case fatality and morbidity rates. The key determinants of functional outcome include early brain injury, rebleeding of the ruptured aneurysm and delayed cerebral ischaemia. The only effective way to reduce the risk of rebleeding is to secure the ruptured aneurysm quickly. Prompt diagnosis, transfer to specialized centers, and meticulous management in the intensive care unit (ICU) significantly improved the prognosis of aSAH. Recently, multimodality monitoring with specific interventions to correct pathophysiological imbalances has been proposed. Vigilance extends beyond intracranial concerns to encompass systemic respiratory and haemodynamic monitoring, as derangements in these systems can precipitate secondary brain damage. Challenges persist in treating aSAH patients, exacerbated by a paucity of robust clinical evidence, with many interventions showing no benefit when tested in rigorous clinical trials. Given the growing body of literature in this field and the issuance of contemporary guidelines, our objective is to furnish an updated review of essential principles of ICU management for this patient population. Our review will discuss the epidemiology, initial stabilization, treatment strategies, long-term prognostic factors, the identification and management of post-aSAH complications. We aim to offer practical clinical guidance to intensivists, grounded in current evidence and expert clinical experience, while adhering to a concise format.
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- Chiara Robba
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
- IRCCS Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
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- Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
- Clinical Research Institute for Neuroscience, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Milano Bicocca University, Milan, Italy
- NeuroIntensive Care Unit, Neuroscience Department, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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Nguyen TL, Simon DW, Lai YC. Beyond the brain: General intensive care considerations in pediatric neurocritical care. Semin Pediatr Neurol 2024; 49:101120. [PMID: 38677799 DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2024.101120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Managing children with critical neurological conditions requires a comprehensive understanding of several principles of critical care. Providing a holistic approach that addresses not only the acute interactions between the brain and different organ systems, but also critical illness-associated complications and recovery is essential for improving outcomes in these patients. The brain reacts to an insult with autonomic responses designed to optimize cardiac output and perfusion, which can paradoxically be detrimental. Managing neuro-cardiac interactions therefore requires balancing adequate cerebral perfusion and minimizing complications. The need for intubation and airway protection in patients with acute encephalopathy should be individualized following careful risk/benefit deliberations. Ventilatory strategies can have profound impact on cerebral perfusion. Therefore, understanding neuro-pulmonary interactions is vital to optimize ventilation and oxygenation to support a healing brain. Gastrointestinal dysfunction is common and often complicates the care of patients with critical neurological conditions. Kidney function, along with fluid status and electrolyte derangements, should also be carefully managed in the acutely injured brain. While in the pediatric intensive care unit, prevention of critical illness-associated complications such as healthcare-associated infections and deep vein thrombosis is vital in improving outcomes. As the brain emerges from the acute injury, rehabilitation and management of delirium and paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity is paramount for optimal recovery. All these considerations provide a foundation for the care of pediatric patients with critical neurological conditions in the intensive care unit.
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- Thao L Nguyen
- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, UT Health Houston, Houston, TX
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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Li X, Wang Y, Zhang Q. Effect of a physician-nurse integrated lung protection care model in neurocritical patients. Prev Med Rep 2024; 39:102637. [PMID: 38348217 PMCID: PMC10859279 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102637] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Background Lung injury resulting from diffuse pulmonary interstitial and other lung-related complications is a significant contributor to poor prognosis and mortality in patients with critical neurological diseases. To enhance patient outcomes, it is essential to investigate a lung protection model that involves the collaboration of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. Methods Patients receiving different care styles were divided into two groups: routine care (RC) and lung function protection care (LFPC). The LFPC group included airway and posture management, sedation and analgesia management, positive end-expiratory pressure titration in ventilation management, and fluid volume management, among others. Statistical analysis methods, such as chi-square, were used to compare the incidence of acute lung injury (ALI), neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and length of stay between the RC and LFPC groups. Results The RC group included 68 patients (33 males; 34-74 years of age). The LFPC group included 60 patients (29 males; 37-73 years of age). Compared with the RC group, the LFPC group had lower occurrence rates of ALI (20.0 % vs. 38.2 %, P = 0.024), NPE (8.3 % vs. 23.5 %, P = 0.021), VAP (8.3 % vs. 25.0 %, P = 0.013), and ARDS (1.7 % vs. 16.2 %, P = 0.015). The length of hospital stay was shorter in the LFPC group than in the RC group (11.3 ± 3.5 vs. 14.3 ± 4.4 days, P = 0.0001). Conclusion The physician-nurse integrated lung protection care model proved to be effective in improving outcomes, reducing complications, and shortening the hospital stay length for neurocritical patients.
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- Xuan Li
- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi 'an 710032, China
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- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi 'an 710032, China
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- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi 'an 710032, China
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Messina A, Uryga A, Giardina A, Ciliberti P, Battaglini D, Patroniti N, Czosnyka M, Monnet X, Cecconi M, Robba C. The effect of passive leg raising test on intracranial pressure and cerebral autoregulation in brain injured patients: a physiological observational study. Crit Care 2024; 28:23. [PMID: 38229147 PMCID: PMC10790469 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04785-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The use of the passive leg raising (PLR) is limited in acute brain injury (ABI) patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) since the postural change of the head may impact on ICP and cerebral autoregulation. However, the PLR use may prevent a positive daily fluid balance, which had been recently associated to worse neurological outcomes. We therefore studied early and delayed effects of PLR on the cerebral autoregulation of patients recovering from ABI. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a Prospective, observational, single-center study conducted in critically ill patients admitted with stable ABI and receiving invasive ICP monitoring, multimodal neuromonitoring and continuous hemodynamic monitoring. The fluid challenge consisted of 500 mL of crystalloid over 10 min; fluid responsiveness was defined as cardiac index increase ≥ 10%. Comparisons between different variables at baseline and after PLR were made by paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The correlation coefficients between hemodynamic and neuromonitoring variables were assessed using Spearman's rank test. RESULTS We studied 23 patients [12 patients (52.2%) were fluid responders]. The PLR significantly increased ICP [from 13.7 (8.3-16.4) to 15.4 (12.0-19.2) mmHg; p < 0.001], cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) [from 51.1 (47.4-55.6) to 56.4 (49.6-61.5) mmHg; p < 0.001] and the pressure reactivity index (PRx) [from 0.12 (0.01-0.24) to 0.43 (0.34-0.46) mmHg; p < 0.001]. Regarding Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-derived parameters, PLR significantly increased the arterial component of regional cerebral oxygen saturation (O2Hbi) [from 1.8 (0.8-3.7) to 4.3 (2.5-5.6) μM cm; p < 0.001], the deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHbi) [from 1.6 (0.2-2.9) to 2.7 (1.4-4.0) μM cm; p = 0.007] and total hemoglobin (cHbi) [from 3.6 (1.9-5.3) to 7.8 (5.2-10.3): p < 0.001]. In all the patients who had altered autoregulation after PLR, these changes persisted ten minutes afterwards. After the PLR, we observed a significant correlation between MAP and CPP and PRx. CONCLUSIONS In ABI patient with stable ICP, PLR test increased ICP, but mostly within safety values and thresholds. Despite this, cerebral autoregulation was importantly impaired, and this persisted up to 10 min after the end of the maneuvre. Our results discourage the use of PLR test in ABI even when ICP is stable.
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- Antonio Messina
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, via Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, IRCCS for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, IRCCS for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy
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- Brain Physics Laboratory, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- AP-HP, Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Hôpital de Bicêtre, DMU 4 CORREVE, Inserm UMR S_999, FHU SEPSIS, CARMAS, Université Paris-Saclay, 78 Rue du Général Leclerc, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, via Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, IRCCS for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy
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Cavaliere F, Biancofiore G, Bignami E, DE Robertis E, Giannini A, Grasso S, McCREDIE VA, Scolletta S, Taccone FS, Terragni P. A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2023: critical care. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:110-118. [PMID: 38415512 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18017-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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- Franco Cavaliere
- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Transplant Anesthesia and Critical Care, University School of Medicine, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Children's Hospital - ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Polyclinic Hospital, Aldo Moro University, Bari, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Emergency-Urgency and Organ Transplantation, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Anesthesia and General Intensive Care, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University Hospital of Sassari, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Mistry AM, Naidugari J, Craven J, Williams L, Beall J, Khatri P, Broderick JP, Rice TW, Kamel H, Mack W. Usage of mineralocorticoids and isotonic crystalloids in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients in the United States. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107449. [PMID: 37995500 PMCID: PMC10841607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The usage rates of mineralocorticoids (fludrocortisone) to treat hyponatremia and isotonic crystalloids (saline and balanced crystalloids) to maintain intravascular volume in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients across the United States are unknown. METHODS We surveyed National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) StrokeNet sites in 2023, which are mostly large, tertiary, academic centers, and analyzed subarachnoid hemorrhage encounters from 2010 to 2020 in the Premier Healthcare Database that is representative of all types of hospitals and captures about 20 % of all acute inpatient care in the United States. RESULTS Although mineralocorticoids are used by 70 % of the NINDS StrokeNet sites, it is used in less than 20 % of the aSAH encounters in the Premier Database. Although saline is ubiquitously used, balanced crystalloids are increasingly used for fluid therapy in aSAH patients. Its use in the NINDS StrokeNet sites and the Premier Healthcare Database is 41 and 45 %, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of mineralocorticoids remains low, and balanced crystalloids are increasingly used as fluid therapy in aSAH patients. The effectiveness of mineralocorticoids and balanced crystalloids in improving outcomes for aSAH patients must be rigorously tested in randomized clinical trials.
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- Akshitkumar M Mistry
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Louisville, 220 Abraham Flexner Way, 15th Floor, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Unit, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute and Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Hua X, Liu M, Wu S. Definition, prediction, prevention and management of patients with severe ischemic stroke and large infarction. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:2912-2922. [PMID: 38030579 PMCID: PMC10752492 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Severe ischemic stroke carries a high rate of disability and death. The severity of stroke is often assessed by the degree of neurological deficits or the extent of brain infarct, defined as severe stroke and large infarction, respectively. Critically severe stroke is a life-threatening condition that requires neurocritical care or neurosurgical intervention, which includes stroke with malignant brain edema, a leading cause of death during the acute phase, and stroke with severe complications of other vital systems. Early prediction of high-risk patients with critically severe stroke would inform early prevention and treatment to interrupt the malignant course to fatal status. Selected patients with severe stroke could benefit from intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment in improving functional outcome. There is insufficient evidence to inform dual antiplatelet therapy and the timing of anticoagulation initiation after severe stroke. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) <48 h improves survival in patients aged <60 years with large hemispheric infarction. Studies are ongoing to provide evidence to inform more precise prediction of malignant brain edema, optimal indications for acute reperfusion therapies and neurosurgery, and the individualized management of complications and secondary prevention. We present an evidence-based review for severe ischemic stroke, with the aims of proposing operational definitions, emphasizing the importance of early prediction and prevention of the evolution to critically severe status, summarizing specialized treatment for severe stroke, and proposing directions for future research.
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- Xing Hua
- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Quintana-Diaz M, Anania P, Juárez-Vela R, Echaniz-Serrano E, Tejada-Garrido CI, Sanchez-Conde P, Nanwani-Nanwani K, Serrano-Lázaro A, Marcos-Neira P, Gero-Escapa M, García-Criado J, Godoy DA. "COAGULATION": a mnemonic device for treating coagulation disorders following traumatic brain injury-a narrative-based method in the intensive care unit. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1309094. [PMID: 38125841 PMCID: PMC10730733 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1309094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Coagulopathy associated with isolated traumatic brain injury (C-iTBI) is a frequent complication associated with poor outcomes, primarily due to its role in the development or progression of haemorrhagic brain lesions. The independent risk factors for its onset are age, severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI), volume of fluids administered during resuscitation, and pre-injury use of antithrombotic drugs. Although the pathophysiology of C-iTBI has not been fully elucidated, two distinct stages have been identified: an initial hypocoagulable phase that begins within the first 24 h, dominated by platelet dysfunction and hyperfibrinolysis, followed by a hypercoagulable state that generally starts 72 h after the trauma. The aim of this study was to design an acronym as a mnemonic device to provide clinicians with an auxiliary tool in the treatment of this complication. Methods A narrative analysis was performed in which intensive care physicians were asked to list the key factors related to C-iTBI. The initial sample was comprised of 33 respondents. Respondents who were not physicians, not currently working in or with experience in coagulopathy were excluded. Interviews were conducted for a month until the sample was saturated. Each participant was asked a single question: Can you identify a factor associated with coagulopathy in patients with TBI? Factors identified by respondents were then submitted to a quality check based on published studies and proven evidence. Because all the factors identified had strong support in the literature, none was eliminated. An acronym was then developed to create the mnemonic device. Results and conclusion Eleven factors were identified: cerebral computed tomography, oral anticoagulant & antiplatelet use, arterial blood pressure (Hypotension), goal-directed haemostatic therapy, use fluids cautiously, low calcium levels, anaemia-transfusion, temperature, international normalised ratio (INR), oral antithrombotic reversal, normal acid-base status, forming the acronym "Coagulation." This acronym is a simple mnemonic device, easy to apply for anyone facing the challenge of treating patients of moderate or severe TBI on a daily basis.
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- Manuel Quintana-Diaz
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Intensive Care Unit, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Institute for Health Research (idiPAZ), La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Istituto di Ricovero eCura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy
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- Institute for Health Research (idiPAZ), La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nursing, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Health and Healthcare Research Group (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Healthcare Service, Aragon, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Health and Healthcare Research Group (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
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- Intensive Care Unit, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Institute for Health Research (idiPAZ), La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute for Health Research (idiPAZ), La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Intensive Care Unit, Valencia University Clinical Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Intensive Care Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona, Spain
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- Critical Care Department, Neurointensive Care Unit, Sanatorio Pasteur, Catamarca, Argentina
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Gedeno K, Neme D, Jemal B, Aweke Z, Achule A, Geremu K, Bekele Uddo T. Evidence-based management of adult traumatic brain injury with raised intracranial pressure in intensive critical care unit at resource-limited settings: a literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:5983-6000. [PMID: 38098558 PMCID: PMC10718354 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001291] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Background In underdeveloped countries, there is a greater incidence of mortality and morbidity arising from trauma, with traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounting for 50% of all trauma-related deaths. The occurrence of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which is a common pathophysiological phenomenon in cases of TBI, acts as a contributing factor to unfavorable outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the existing literature regarding the management of adult TBI with raised ICP in an intensive critical care unit, despite limited resources. Methods This systematic review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol. Search engines such as PubMed, the Cochrane database, and Google Scholar were utilized to locate high-level evidence that would facilitate the formation of sound conclusions. Result A total of 11 715 articles were identified and individually assessed to determine their eligibility for inclusion or exclusion based on predetermined criteria and outcome variables. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated using recommended criteria. Ultimately, the review consisted of 51 articles. Conclusion Physical examination results and noninvasive assessments of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) via sonography are positively associated with elevated ICP, and are employed as diagnostic and monitoring tools for elevated ICP in resource-limited settings. Management of elevated ICP necessitates an algorithmic approach that utilizes prophylactic measures and acute intervention treatments to mitigate the risk of secondary brain injury.
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- Kanbiro Gedeno
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Anesthesia
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Wu H, Li X, Zhao L, Yuan J, Xing Y, Bai M, Sun S. Risk factors for mortality in brain injury patients who have severe hypernatremia and received continuous venovenous hemofiltration. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21792. [PMID: 38027977 PMCID: PMC10663868 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21792] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background and objectives The mortality rate for people with brain injuries is increased when hypernatremia is present. Patients with severe hypernatremia, who have a significant short-term mortality rate, were shown to benefit from continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH), which has been indicated to be successful. Exploring the risk factors for short-term mortality in brain injury patients who underwent CVVH and had severe hypernatremia was the aim of the current study. Materials and methods Retrospective screening was performed on patients with brain injuries who underwent CVVH at Xijing Hospital between 1 December 2010 and 31 December 2021 and who have a diagnosis of severe hypernatremia. The outcomes included 28-day patient mortality and hospital stay duration. The patient survival rate was examined using the Kaplan-Meier survival curve. To determine the risk factors for short-term death for patients, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis models were used. Results Our current study included a total of 83 individuals. The included patients had a median age of 49 (IQR 35-59) years. Of the included patients, 58 patients (69.9 %) died within 28 days. The median length of hospital stay for the patient was 13 (IQR 7-21) days. The APACHE II score, SOFA score, GCS, PLT count, INR, stroke, mechanical ventilation, and vasopressor reliance were related to 28-day mortality according to the univariate Cox analysis. INR (HR = 1.004, 95 % Cl: 1.001-1.006, P = 0.008), stroke (HR = 1.971, 95 % Cl: 1.031-3.768, P = 0.04), mechanical ventilation (HR = 3.948, 95 % Cl: 1.090-14.294, P = 0.036), and vasopressor dependency (HR = 2.262, 95 % Cl: 1.099-4.655, P = 0.027) were independently associated with the risk of 28-day death rates, according to multivariate Cox regression analysis. Conclusions Brain injuries who have severe hypernatremia requires CVVH, which has high short-term patient mortality. Mechanical ventilation, INR increase, stroke, and vasopressor dependence are independently associated with increased patient mortality risk.
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- Hao Wu
- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
- Xi'an Medical University, Xi 'an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
- Xi'an Medical University, Xi 'an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127 Changle West, Road, Xi'an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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Schoene D, Hartmann C, Winzer S, Moustafa H, Günther A, Puetz V, Barlinn K. [Postoperative management following decompressive hemicraniectomy for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction-A German nationwide survey study]. DER NERVENARZT 2023; 94:934-943. [PMID: 37140605 PMCID: PMC10157548 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-023-01486-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction is a potentially life-threatening disease. Decompressive hemicraniectomy constitutes an evidence-based treatment practice, especially in patients under 60 years of age; however, recommendations with respect to postoperative management and particularly duration of postoperative sedation lack standardization. OBJECTIVE This survey study aimed to analyze the current situation of patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction following hemicraniectomy in the neurointensive care setting. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 20 September 2021 to 31 October 2021, 43 members of the initiative of German neurointensive trial engagement (IGNITE) network were invited to participate in a standardized anonymous online survey. Descriptive data analysis was performed. RESULTS Out of 43 centers 29 (67.4%) participated in the survey, including 24 university hospitals. Of the hospitals 21 have their own neurological intensive care unit. While 23.1% favored a standardized approach regarding postoperative sedation, the majority utilized individual criteria (e.g., intracranial pressure increase, weaning parameters, complications) to assess the need and duration. The timing of targeted extubation varied widely between hospitals (≤ 24 h 19.2%, ≤ 3 days in 30.8%, ≤ 5 days in 19.2%, > 5 days in 15.4%). Early tracheotomy (≤ 7 days) is performed in 19.2% and 80.8% of the centers aim for tracheotomy within 14 days. Hyperosmolar treatment is used on a regular basis in 53.9% and 22 centers (84.6%) agreed to participate in a clinical trial addressing the duration of postoperative sedation and ventilation. CONCLUSION The results of this nationwide survey among neurointensive care units in Germany reflect a remarkable heterogeneity in the treatment practices of patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction undergoing hemicraniectomy, especially with respect to the duration of postoperative sedation and ventilation. A randomized trial in this matter seems warranted.
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- D Schoene
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
- Dresdner Neurovaskuläres Centrum, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland.
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- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
- Dresdner Neurovaskuläres Centrum, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
- Dresdner Neurovaskuläres Centrum, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
- Dresdner Neurovaskuläres Centrum, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
- Dresdner Neurovaskuläres Centrum, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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Ergezen S, Wiegers EJ, Klijn E, van der Jagt M. Fluid therapy in the acute brain injured patient. Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:936-944. [PMID: 37822149 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17328-7] [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: 10/13/2023]
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Adequate fluid therapy in the acute brain injured (ABI) patient is essential for maintaining an adequate brain and systemic physiology and preventing intra- and extracranial complications. The target of euvolemia, implying avoidance of both hypovolemia and fluid overloading (or "hypervolemia," by definition associated with fluid extravasation leading to tissue edema) is of key importance. Primary brain injury can be aggravated by secondary brain injury and systemic deterioration through diverse pathways which can challenge appropriate fluid management, e.g. neuroendocrine and electrolyte disorders, stress cardiomyopathy (also known as cardiac stunning) and neurogenic pulmonary edema. This is an updated expert opinion aiming to provide a practical overview on fluid therapy in the ABI patient, partly based on more recent work and stressing the fact that intravenous fluids should be regarded as drugs, with their inherent potential for both benefit and (unintended) harm.
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- Saliha Ergezen
- Department of Adults Intensive Care, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands -
- Department of Neurosurgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands -
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- Department of Adults Intensive Care, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Adults Intensive Care, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Adults Intensive Care, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Mistry AM, Naidugari J, Craven J, Williams L, Beall J, Khatri P, Broderick JP, Rice TW, Kamel H, Mack W. Usage of Mineralocorticoids and Isotonic Crystalloids in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients in the United States. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2023:2023.09.28.23296245. [PMID: 37808838 PMCID: PMC10557832 DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.28.23296245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Background The usage rates of mineralocorticoids (fludrocortisone) to treat hyponatremia and isotonic crystalloids (saline and balanced crystalloids) to maintain intravascular volume in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients across the United States are unknown. Methods We surveyed National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) StrokeNet sites, which are mostly large, tertiary, academic centers, and analyzed subarachnoid hemorrhage encounters in the Premier Healthcare Database that is representative of all types of hospitals and captures about 20% of all acute inpatient care in the United States. Results Although mineralocorticoids are used by 70% of the NINDS StrokeNet sites in aSAH patients, it is used in less than 25% of the aSAH encounters in the Premier Database. Although saline is ubiquitously used, balanced crystalloids are increasingly used for fluid therapy in aSAH patients. Its use in the NINDS StrokeNet sites and the Premier Healthcare Database is 41% and 45%, respectively. Conclusions The use of mineralocorticoids remains low, and balanced crystalloids are increasingly used as fluid therapy in aSAH patients. The effectiveness of mineralocorticoids and balanced crystalloids in improving outcomes for aSAH patients must be rigorously tested in randomized clinical trials.
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- School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Unit, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute and Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Wiedermann CJ. Human Albumin Infusion in Critically Ill and Perioperative Patients: Narrative Rapid Review of Meta-Analyses from the Last Five Years. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5919. [PMID: 37762860 PMCID: PMC10532105 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185919] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human albumin, a vital plasma protein with diverse molecular properties, has garnered interest for its therapeutic potential in various diseases, including critical illnesses. However, the efficacy of albumin infusion in critical care and its associated complications remains controversial. To address this, a review of recent meta-analyses was conducted to summarize the evidence pertaining to albumin use in critical illness. METHODS Adhering to the rapid review approach, designed to provide a concise synthesis of existing evidence within a short timeframe, relevant meta-analyses published in the last five years were identified and analyzed. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases of systematic reviews were searched using pre-defined search terms. Eligible studies included meta-analyses examining the association between albumin infusion and outcomes in critically ill and perioperative patients. RESULTS Twelve meta-analyses were included in the review, covering diverse critical illnesses and perioperative scenarios such as sepsis, cardiothoracic surgery, and acute brain injury. The analyses revealed varying levels of evidence for the effects of albumin use on different outcomes, ranging from no significant associations to suggestive and convincing. CONCLUSIONS Albumin infusion stabilizes hemodynamic resuscitation endpoints, improves diuretic resistance, and has the potential to prevent hypotensive episodes during mechanical ventilation in hypoalbuminemic patients and improve the survival of patients with septic shock. However, caution is warranted due to the methodological limitations of the included studies. Further high-quality research is needed to validate these findings and inform clinical decision-making regarding albumin use in critical care.
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- Christian J. Wiedermann
- Institute of General Practice and Public Health, Claudiana—College of Health Professions, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and HTA, University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology—Tyrol, 6060 Hall, Austria
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Husain-Syed F, Takeuchi T, Neyra JA, Ramírez-Guerrero G, Rosner MH, Ronco C, Tolwani AJ. Acute kidney injury in neurocritical care. Crit Care 2023; 27:341. [PMID: 37661277 PMCID: PMC10475203 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04632-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Approximately 20% of patients with acute brain injury (ABI) also experience acute kidney injury (AKI), which worsens their outcomes. The metabolic and inflammatory changes associated with AKI likely contribute to prolonged brain injury and edema. As a result, recognizing its presence is important for effectively managing ABI and its sequelae. This review discusses the occurrence and effects of AKI in critically ill adults with neurological conditions, outlines potential mechanisms connecting AKI and ABI progression, and highlights AKI management principles. Tailored approaches include optimizing blood pressure, managing intracranial pressure, adjusting medication dosages, and assessing the type of administered fluids. Preventive measures include avoiding nephrotoxic drugs, improving hemodynamic and fluid balance, and addressing coexisting AKI syndromes. ABI patients undergoing renal replacement therapy (RRT) are more susceptible to neurological complications. RRT can negatively impact cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure, and brain tissue oxygenation, with effects tied to specific RRT methods. Continuous RRT is favored for better hemodynamic stability and lower risk of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome. Potential RRT modifications for ABI patients include adjusted dialysate and blood flow rates, osmotherapy, and alternate anticoagulation methods. Future research should explore whether these strategies enhance outcomes and if using novel AKI biomarkers can mitigate AKI-related complications in ABI patients.
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- Faeq Husain-Syed
- Division of Nephrology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1300 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 33, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Critical Care Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio 725, Valparaíso, Chile
- Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio 725, Valparaíso, Chile
- Department of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Hontaneda 2653, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1300 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Università di Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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Gempeler A, Gaviria L, Ortiz A, Jaramillo N, Beltrán L, Escobar S, Rondón M, Rosselli D, Martinez-Buitrago JE, Mejía-Mantilla JH. Effect of an Albumin Infusion Treatment Protocol on Delayed Cerebral Ischemia and Relevant Outcomes in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care 2023; 39:180-190. [PMID: 37231237 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01731-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND An institutional management protocol for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) based on initial cardiac assessment, permissiveness of negative fluid balances, and use of a continuous albumin infusion as the main fluid therapy for the first 5 days of the intensive care unit (ICU) stay was implemented at our hospital in 2014. It aimed at achieving and maintaining euvolemia and hemodynamic stability to prevent ischemic events and complications in the ICU by reducing periods of hypovolemia or hemodynamic instability. This study aimed at assessing the effect of the implemented management protocol on the incidence of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), mortality, and other relevant outcomes in patients with SAH during ICU stay. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental study with historical controls based on electronic medical records of adults with SAH admitted to the ICU at a tertiary care university hospital in Cali, Colombia. The patients treated between 2011 and 2014 were the control group, and those treated between 2014 and 2018 were the intervention group. We collected baseline clinical characteristics, cointerventions, occurrence of DCI, vital status after 6 months, neurological status after 6 months, hydroelectrolytic imbalances, and other SAH complication. Multivariable and sensitivity analyses that controlled for confounding and considered the presence of competing risks were used to adequately estimate the effects of the management protocol. The study was approved by our institutional ethics review board before study start. RESULTS One hundred eighty-nine patients were included for analysis. The management protocol was associated with a reduced incidence of DCI (hazard ratio 0.52 [95% confidence interval 0.33-0.83] from multivariable subdistribution hazards model) and hyponatremia (relative risk 0.55 [95% confidence interval 0.37-0.80]). The management protocol was not associated with higher hospital or long-term mortality, nor with a higher occurrence of other unfavorable outcomes (pulmonary edema, rebleeding, hydrocephalus, hypernatremia, pneumonia). The intervention group also had lower daily and cumulative administered fluids compared with historic controls (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS A management protocol based on hemodynamically oriented fluid therapy in combination with a continuous albumin infusion as the main fluid during the first 5 days of the ICU stay appears beneficial for patients with SAH because it was associated with reduced incidence of DCI and hyponatremia. Proposed mechanisms include improved hemodynamic stability that allows euvolemia and reduces the risk of ischemia, among others.
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- Andrés Gempeler
- Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia.
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia.
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- Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia
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- Facultad de ciencias de la salud, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia
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- Facultad de ciencias de la salud, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia
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Addis A, Baggiani M, Citerio G. Intracranial Pressure Monitoring and Management in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care 2023; 39:59-69. [PMID: 37280411 PMCID: PMC10499755 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01752-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that can lead to intracranial hypertension, negatively impacting patients' outcomes. This review article explores the underlying pathophysiology that causes increased intracranial pressure (ICP) during hospitalization. Hydrocephalus, brain swelling, and intracranial hematoma could produce an ICP rise. Although cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal via an external ventricular drain is commonly used, ICP monitoring is not always consistently practiced. Indications for ICP monitoring include neurological deterioration, hydrocephalus, brain swelling, intracranial masses, and the need for cerebrospinal fluid drainage. This review emphasizes the importance of ICP monitoring and presents findings from the Synapse-ICU study, which supports a correlation between ICP monitoring and treatment with better patient outcomes. The review also discusses various therapeutic strategies for managing increased ICP and identifies potential areas for future research.
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- Alberto Addis
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.
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de Carvalho EB, Battaglini D, Robba C, Malbrain MLNG, Pelosi P, Rocco PRM, Silva PL. Fluid management strategies and their interaction with mechanical ventilation: from experimental studies to clinical practice. Intensive Care Med Exp 2023; 11:44. [PMID: 37474816 PMCID: PMC10359242 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-023-00526-2] [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: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Patients on mechanical ventilation may receive intravenous fluids via restrictive or liberal fluid management. A clear and objective differentiation between restrictive and liberal fluid management strategies is lacking in the literature. The liberal approach has been described as involving fluid rates ranging from 1.2 to 12 times higher than the restrictive approach. A restrictive fluid management may lead to hypoperfusion and distal organ damage, and a liberal fluid strategy may result in endothelial shear stress and glycocalyx damage, cardiovascular complications, lung edema, and distal organ dysfunction. The association between fluid and mechanical ventilation strategies and how they interact toward ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) could potentiate the damage. For instance, the combination of a liberal fluids and pressure-support ventilation, but not pressure control ventilation, may lead to further lung damage in experimental models of acute lung injury. Moreover, under liberal fluid management, the application of high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) or an abrupt decrease in PEEP yielded higher endothelial cell damage in the lungs. Nevertheless, the translational aspects of these findings are scarce. The aim of this narrative review is to provide better understanding of the interaction between different fluid and ventilation strategies and how these interactions may affect lung and distal organs. The weaning phase of mechanical ventilation and the deresuscitation phase are not explored in this review.
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- Eduardo Butturini de Carvalho
- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- University of Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- First Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
- International Fluid Academy, Lovenjoel, Belgium
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Frisvold S, Coppola S, Ehrmann S, Chiumello D, Guérin C. Respiratory challenges and ventilatory management in different types of acute brain-injured patients. Crit Care 2023; 27:247. [PMID: 37353832 PMCID: PMC10290317 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04532-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Acute brain injury (ABI) covers various clinical entities that may require invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal of MV, which is to protect the lung and the brain from further injury, may be difficult to achieve in the most severe forms of lung or brain injury. This narrative review aims to address the respiratory issues and ventilator management, specific to ABI patients in the ICU.
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- S Frisvold
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo University Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Coordinated Research Center On Respiratory Failure, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- CHRU Tours, Médecine Intensive Réanimation, CIC INSERM 1415, CRICS-TriggerSep F-CRIN Research Network, Tours, France
- INSERM, Centre d'étude Des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo University Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Coordinated Research Center On Respiratory Failure, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008, Lyon, France.
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Nwafor DC, Kirby BD, Ralston JD, Colantonio MA, Ibekwe E, Lucke-Wold B. Neurocognitive Sequelae and Rehabilitation after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Optimizing Outcomes. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR DISEASES 2023; 2:197-211. [PMID: 37082756 PMCID: PMC10111247 DOI: 10.3390/jvd2020014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention. The etiology varies between cases; however, rupture of an intracranial aneurysm accounts for 80% of medical emergencies. Early intervention and treatment are essential to prevent long-term complications. Over the years, treatment of SAH has drastically improved, which is responsible for the rapid rise in SAH survivors. Post-SAH, a significant number of patients exhibit impairments in memory and executive function and report high rates of depression and anxiety that ultimately affect daily living, return to work, and quality of life. Given the rise in SAH survivors, rehabilitation post-SAH to optimize patient outcomes becomes crucial. The review addresses the current rehabilitative strategies to combat the neurocognitive and behavioral issues that may arise following SAH.
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- Divine C. Nwafor
- Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University Health Science Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
- Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University Health Science Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
- Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University Health Science Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University Health Science Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Neurocritical Care, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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HakanSaner F, Stueben BO, Hoyer DP, Broering DC, Bezinover D. Use or Misuse of Albumin in Critical Ill Patients. Diseases 2023; 11:68. [PMID: 37218881 PMCID: PMC10204385 DOI: 10.3390/diseases11020068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Since 1940 albumin has been used worldwide and is widely available commercially since this time. However, a meta-analysis in 1998 challenged the use of albumin and identified a trend toward higher mortality in critically ill patients who had received albumin. Since then, many studies including multicenter randomized controlled trials have been carried out investigating the safety and efficacy of albumin treatment in different patient cohorts. In this context, patient cohorts that benefit from albumin were identified. However, particularly in non-liver patients, the use of albumin remains controversial. In our comprehensive review, we would like to highlight the most important studies in the recent 20 years and therefore offer an evidence-based outlook for the use of albumin for patients treated in the ICU.
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- Fuat HakanSaner
- Adult Transplant ICU, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General-, Visceral-, and Transplant Surgery, Medical Center University Duisburg-Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of General-, Visceral-, and Transplant Surgery, Medical Center University Duisburg-Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Adult Transplant ICU, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care 3400 Spruce Street, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Hourmant Y, Huard D, Demeure Dit Latte D, Bouras M, Asehnoune K, Pirrachio R, Roquilly A. Effect of continuous infusion of hypertonic saline solution on survival of patients with brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2023; 42:101177. [PMID: 36436787 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2022.101177] [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: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective was to determine the effects of continuous infusion of hypertonic saline solutions on outcomes of patients with brain injury. METHODS Preferred Reported Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were followed. We searched the MEDLINE and COCHRANE clinical trials register (through December 2021) and reference lists of articles. We included all clinical trials conducted in brain-injured patients hospitalized in intensive care units evaluating continuous infusion of hypertonic saline solution (osmolarity above 308 mOsm/L). Two reviewers extracted data that were checked by two others. The primary outcome was the in-hospital mortality rate. The main secondary outcomes were the rates of intracranial hypertension, an unfavorable neurological outcome at day 90, and adverse events. RESULTS We identified 23 clinical trials reporting the use of continuous infusion of hypertonic saline solution in brain-injured patients. The primary outcome was available in 10 studies (n = 1883 patients). The odds ratio (OR) for in-hospital death with the intervention was 0.68 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.54-0.85, I2 = 0%). In the subgroup of studies including only traumatic brain-injured patients (7 studies, n = 1521 patients), the OR for the primary outcome was 0.74 (95%CI 0.57-0.95) with the intervention. The OR for intracranial hypertension and unfavorable neurological outcome at day 90 were 0.66 (95%CI 0.49-0.88, I2 = 42%, n = 787 patients) and 0.61 (95%CI 0.46-0.81, I2 = 15%, n = 956 patients), respectively. Regarding safety, the OR of acute kidney injury and severe hypernatremia were 0.82 (95%CI 0.47-1.44, I2 = 0%) and 3.38 (95%CI 2.16-5.27, I2 = 24%). CONCLUSIONS Continuous hypertonic saline solution infusion reduced in-hospital mortality without increasing the risk of unfavorable neurological outcome at day 90 in brain-injured patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Given the inclusion of observational and heterogeneous studies, further randomized studies are needed before developing recommendations for implementation at the bedside. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021221367. Registered 13 May 2021.
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- Yannick Hourmant
- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco, United States of America
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie Et Infectiologie, Nantes, F-44093 France.
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Ramírez-Guerrero G, Lucero C, Villagrán-Cortés F, Hauway E, Torres-Cifuentes V, Baghetti-Hernández R, Vera-Calzaretta A, Ronco C, Garay O. Acute kidney injury in neurocritical patients: a retrospective cohort study. Int Urol Nephrol 2023:10.1007/s11255-023-03502-7. [PMID: 36800139 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03502-7] [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: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND /OBJECTIVE Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant complication in critical care units (CCU). Non-neurological complications such as AKI are an independent predictor of poor clinical outcomes, with an increase in morbidity and mortality, financial costs, and worse functional recovery. This work aims to estimate the incidence of AKI and evaluate the risk factors and complications of AKI in neurocritical patients hospitalized in the CCU. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Patients admitted to the neurocritical care unit between 2016 and 2018 with a stay longer than 48 h were retrospectively analyzed in regard to the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of AKI. RESULTS The study population comprised 213 neurocritical patients. The incidence of AKI was 23.5%, with 58% KDIGO 1 and 2% requiring renal replacement therapy. AKI was an independent predictor of prolonged use of mechanical ventilation, cerebral edema, and mortality. Cerebral edema [OR 4.40 (95% CI 1.98-9.75) p < 0.001] and a change in chloride levels greater than 4 mmol/L at 48 h (OR 2.44 (95% CI 1.10-5.37) p = 0.027) were risk factors for developing AKI in the first 14 days of hospitalization. CONCLUSION There is a high incidence of AKI in neurocritical patients; it is associated with worse clinical outcomes regardless of the CCU admission etiology or AKI severity.
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- Gonzalo Ramírez-Guerrero
- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile. .,Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile. .,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile.
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile.,Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Las Higueras Hospital, Talcahuano, Chile
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Atacama, Copiapó, Chile
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.,International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy
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- Critical Patients Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, San Ignacio #725, Valparaiso, Chile.,Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile.,Departamento de Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile
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Huet O, Chapalain X, Vermeersch V, Moyer JD, Lasocki S, Cohen B, Dahyot-Fizelier C, Chalard K, Seguin P, Hourmant Y, Asehnoune K, Roquilly A. Impact of continuous hypertonic (NaCl 20%) saline solution on renal outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI): a post hoc analysis of the COBI trial. Crit Care 2023; 27:42. [PMID: 36707841 PMCID: PMC9881296 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04311-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate if the increase in chloride intake during a continuous infusion of 20% hypertonic saline solution (HSS) is associated with an increase in the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) compared to standard of care in traumatic brain injury patients. METHODS In this post hoc analysis of the COBI trial, 370 patients admitted for a moderate-to-severe TBI in the 9 participating ICUs were enrolled. The intervention consisted in a continuous infusion of HSS to maintain a blood sodium level between 150 and 155 mmol/L for at least 48 h. Patients enrolled in the control arm were treated as recommended by the latest Brain Trauma foundation guidelines. The primary outcome of this study was the occurrence of AKI within 28 days after enrollment. AKI was defined by stages 2 or 3 according to KDIGO criteria. RESULTS After exclusion of missing data, 322 patients were included in this post hoc analysis. The patients randomized in the intervention arm received a significantly higher amount of chloride during the first 4 days (intervention group: 97.3 ± 31.6 g vs. control group: 61.3 ± 38.1 g; p < 0.001) and had higher blood chloride levels at day 4 (117.9 ± 10.7 mmol/L vs. 111.6 ± 9 mmol/L, respectively, p < 0.001). The incidence of AKI was not statistically different between the intervention and the control group (24.5% vs. 28.9%, respectively; p = 0.45). CONCLUSIONS Despite a significant increase in chloride intake, a continuous infusion of HSS was not associated with AKI in moderate-to-severe TBI patients. Our study does not confirm the potentially detrimental effect of chloride load on kidney function in ICU patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION The COBI trial was registered on clinicaltrial.gov (Trial registration number: NCT03143751, date of registration: 8 May 2017).
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- Olivier Huet
- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Brest University Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29609, Brest, France.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Brest University Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29609, Brest, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Brest University Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29609, Brest, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Beaujon Hospital, DMU Parabol, AP-HP Nord, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Angers Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Tours Hospital, Tours, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Montpellier Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Rennes Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Pôle Anesthésie Réanimations, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, Hôtel Dieu, Université de Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Pôle Anesthésie Réanimations, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, Hôtel Dieu, Université de Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Pôle Anesthésie Réanimations, Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, Hôtel Dieu, Université de Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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Neurotrauma and Intracranial Pressure Management. Crit Care Clin 2023; 39:103-121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Choix du soluté pour le remplissage vasculaire en situation critique. ANESTHÉSIE & RÉANIMATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anrea.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Proposal and Efficacy of a Nurse-Led Pain Management Model for Neurointensive Care Based on the Precede-Proceed Model. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:5686433. [PMID: 35979046 PMCID: PMC9377952 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5686433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Objective This study's objective is to establish a nurse-led pain management model for neurointensive care based on the Precede-Proceed model to provide a theoretical basis for clinical pain management in neurointensive care. Methods. ICU nurses were randomly divided into a control group (giving conventional routine pain care) and an experimental group (managed pain based on the Precede-Proceed model). The nurses from the experimental group were trained in the Precede-Proceed-based management. The nurses then treated a total of 410 critically ill patients, and the patients were randomly divided into a control and an intervention group (205 cases/nursing group), and the data were prospectively recorded. Before and after the intervention, the pain assessment ability, discomfort level, satisfaction degree, usage of the analgesic drug, and the incidence of delirium of the patients from the two groups were evaluated. Nurses from both groups also assessed their knowledge of pain, attitude, and pain nursing behaviors using indicated self-designed questionnaires. Results Before the intervention, there was no statistical difference between the two groups of nurses in their baseline characteristics, pain knowledge, attitude, pain nursing behavior, and pain assessment ability for the patients. After the intervention, the nurses in the experimental group had better pain knowledge, attitude, pain nursing behavior, and pain assessment ability to patients than the nurses in the control group. Patients in the intervention group felt less discomfort, a higher satisfaction degree, reduced use of analgesics, and a lower incidence of delirium than patients in the control group. Conclusion. Pain management based on the Precede-Proceed model was beneficial in improving the care of neurointensive patients.
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Mistry AM, Magarik JA, Feldman MJ, Wang L, Lindsell CJ, Fusco MR, Chitale RV, Bernard GR, Self WH, Rice TW, Hughes CG, Mistry EA, Semler MW. Saline versus Balanced Crystalloids for Adults with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Subgroup Analysis of the SMART Trial. STROKE (HOBOKEN, N.J.) 2022; 2:e000128. [PMID: 36186896 PMCID: PMC9518828 DOI: 10.1161/svin.121.000128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether the composition of intravenous crystalloid solutions affects outcomes in adults with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remains unknown. Therefore, we determined whether the use of saline is associated with lower risk of disability and death in aSAH patients compared to balanced crystalloids. METHODS We conducted a post hoc subgroup analysis of the Isotonic Solutions and Major Adverse Renal Events Trial (SMART), a pragmatic, unblinded, cluster-randomized, multiple-crossover clinical trial that enrolled 15,802 adults between June 2015 and April 2017. We compared intravenous administration of saline to balanced crystalloids in consecutively enrolled aSAH patients aged 18 years or older whose ruptured aneurysm was procedurally secured at a single academic center in the United States. The primary outcome was the score on the modified Rankin scale (mRS, range, 0 [no symptoms] to 6 [death]) at 90 days obtained from a prospective institutional stroke registry. Secondary outcome included death by 90 days. Logistic or proportional odds regression models were used to test for between-group differences adjusted for age, hypertension, aSAH grade, and procedure type. RESULTS Of the 79 aSAH patients procedurally treated during the SMART study period, 78 were enrolled (median age, 58 years; IQR, 49 to 64.5; 64% female), with 41 (53%) assigned to saline and 37 (47%) to balanced crystalloids. Plasma-Lyte was the primary balanced crystalloid used. Among 72 patients with 90-day mRS assessment, the adjusted common odds ratio, aOR, for mRS was 0.68 (95% CI, 0.28-1.63; P=0.39), with values less than 1.0 favoring saline. By 90 days, 2/39 patients (5%) in the saline group and 9/35 (26%) in the balanced-crystalloids group had died (aOR, 0.06; 95% CI, 0.00-0.50; P=0.02). CONCLUSIONS Among procedurally treated aSAH patients, the risk of disability or death at 90 days did not significantly differ between saline and balanced crystalloids. Death occurred less frequently with saline than balanced crystalloids.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Management of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: an update for the intensivist. Intensive Care Med 2022; 48:649-666. [PMID: 35595999 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-022-06702-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the most fatal and debilitating conditions in the world. Current clinical management in severe TBI patients is mainly concerned with reducing secondary insults and optimizing the balance between substrate delivery and consumption. Over the past decades, multimodality monitoring has become more widely available, and clinical management protocols have been published that recommend potential interventions to correct pathophysiological derangements. Even while evidence from randomized clinical trials is still lacking for many of the recommended interventions, these protocols and algorithms can be useful to define a clear standard of therapy where novel interventions can be added or be compared to. Over the past decade, more attention has been paid to holistic management, in which hemodynamic, respiratory, inflammatory or coagulation disturbances are detected and treated accordingly. Considerable variability with regards to the trajectories of recovery exists. Even while most of the recovery occurs in the first months after TBI, substantial changes may still occur in a later phase. Neuroprognostication is challenging in these patients, where a risk of self-fulfilling prophecies is a matter of concern. The present article provides a comprehensive and practical review of the current best practice in clinical management and long-term outcomes of moderate to severe TBI in adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
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Wiedermann CJ. Use of Hyperoncotic Human Albumin Solution in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Revisited-A Narrative Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092662. [PMID: 35566786 PMCID: PMC9099946 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092662] [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: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A significant proportion of patients with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) have hypoalbuminemia and require fluid resuscitation. Intravenous fluids can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences because of the risk of hyperhydration and hypo- or hyperosmolar conditions, which may affect the outcome of a TBI. Fluid resuscitation with human albumin solution (HAS) corrects low serum albumin levels and aids in preserving euvolemia in non-brain-injured intensive care units and in perioperative patients. However, the use of HAS for TBI remains controversial. In patients with TBI, the infusion of hypooncotic (4%) HAS was associated with adverse outcomes. The side effects of 4% HAS and the safety and efficacy of hyperoncotic (20-25%) HAS used in the Lund concept of TBI treatment need further investigation. A nonsystematic review, including a meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials, was performed to evaluate hyperoncotic HAS in TBI treatment. For the meta-analysis, the MEDLINE and EMBASE Library databases, as well as journal contents and reference lists, were searched for pertinent articles up to March 2021. Four controlled clinical studies involving 320 patients were included. The first was a randomized trial. Among 165 patients treated with hyperoncotic HAS, according to the Lund concept, 24 (14.5%) died vs. 59 out of 155 control patients (38.1%). A Lund concept intervention using hyperoncotic HAS was associated with a significantly reduced mortality (p = 0.002). Evidence of the beneficial effects of fluid management with hyperoncotic HAS on mortality in patients with TBI is at a high risk of bias. Prospective randomized controlled trials are required, which could lead to changes in clinical practice recommendations for fluid management in patients with TBI.
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- Christian J. Wiedermann
- Institute of General Practice and Public Health, Claudiana—College of Health Professions, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and HTA, University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, 6060 Hall in Tyrol, Austria
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an extremely serious health problem, especially in low-middle income countries (LMICs). The prevalence of severe TBI continues to increase in LMICs. Major limitations in the chain of care for TBI patients are common in LMICs including suboptimal or nonexistent prehospital care, overburdened emergency services, lack of trained human resources and limited availability of ICUs. Basic neuromonitoring, such as intracranial pressure, are unavailable or underutilized and advanced techniques are not available. RECENT FINDINGS Attention to fundamental principles of TBI care in LMICs, including early categorization, prevention and treatment of secondary insults, use of low-cost technology for evaluation of intracranial bleeding and neuromonitoring, and emphasis on education of human resources and multidisciplinary work, are particularly important in LMICs. Institutional collaborations between high-income and LMICs have developed evidence focused on available resources. Accordingly, an expert group have proposed consensus recommendations for centers without availability of invasive brain monitoring. SUMMARY Severe TBI is very prevalent in LMIC and neuromonitoring is often not available in these environments. When intracranial pressure monitors are not available, careful attention to changes on clinical examination, serial imaging and noninvasive monitoring techniques can help recognize intracranial hypertension and effectively guide treatment decisions.
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Hypertonic lactate for the treatment of intracranial hypertension in patients with acute brain injury. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3035. [PMID: 35194150 PMCID: PMC8864009 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07129-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Hypertonic lactate (HL) is emerging as alternative treatment of intracranial hypertension following acute brain injury (ABI), but comparative studies are limited. Here, we examined the effectiveness of HL on main cerebral and systemic physiologic variables, and further compared it to that of standard hypertonic saline (HS). Retrospective cohort analysis of ABI subjects who received sequential osmotherapy with 7.5% HS followed by HL-given at equi-osmolar (2400 mOsmol/L) and isovolumic (1.5 mL/kg) bolus doses-to reduce sustained elevations of ICP (> 20 mmHg). The effect of HL on brain (intracranial pressure [ICP], brain tissue PO2 [PbtO2], cerebral microdialysis [CMD] glucose and lactate/pyruvate ratio [LPR]) and blood (chloride, pH) variables was examined at different time-points (30, 60, 90, 120 min vs. baseline), and compared to that of HS. A total of 34 treatments among 17 consecutive subjects (13 traumatic brain injury [TBI], 4 non-TBI) were studied. Both agents significantly reduced ICP (p < 0.001, at all time-points tested): when comparing treatment effectiveness, absolute ICP decrease in mmHg and the duration of treatment effect (median time with ICP < 20 mmHg following osmotherapy 183 [108-257] vs. 150 [111-419] min) did not differ significantly between HL and HS (all p > 0.2). None of the treatment had statistically significant effects on PbtO2 and CMD biomarkers. Treatment with HL did not cause hyperchloremia and resulted in a more favourable systemic chloride balance than HS (Δ blood chloride - 1 ± 2.5 vs. + 4 ± 3 mmol/L; p < 0.001). This is the first clinical study showing that HL has comparative effectiveness than HS for the treatment of intracranial hypertension, while at the same time avoiding hyperchloremic acidosis. Both agents had no significant effect on cerebral oxygenation and metabolism.
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Rass V, Bogossian EG, Ianosi BA, Peluso L, Kofler M, Lindner A, Schiefecker AJ, Putnina L, Gaasch M, Hackl WO, Beer R, Pfausler B, Taccone FS, Helbok R. The effect of the volemic and cardiac status on brain oxygenation in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage: a bi-center cohort study. Ann Intensive Care 2021; 11:176. [PMID: 34914011 PMCID: PMC8677880 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-021-00960-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Fluid management in patients after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) aims at the optimization of cerebral blood flow and brain oxygenation. In this study, we investigated the effects of hemodynamic management on brain oxygenation by integrating advanced hemodynamic and invasive neuromonitoring. Methods This observational cohort bi-center study included data of consecutive poor-grade SAH patients who underwent pulse contour cardiac output (PiCCO) monitoring and invasive neuromonitoring. Fluid management was guided by the transpulmonary thermodilution system and aimed at euvolemia (cardiac index, CI ≥ 3.0 L/min/m2; global end-diastolic index, GEDI 680–800 mL/m2; stroke volume variation, SVV < 10%). Patients were managed using a brain tissue oxygenation (PbtO2) targeted protocol to prevent brain tissue hypoxia (BTH, PbtO2 < 20 mmHg). To assess the association between CI and PbtO2 and the effect of fluid challenges on CI and PbtO2, we used generalized estimating equations to account for repeated measurements. Results Among a total of 60 included patients (median age 56 [IQRs 47–65] years), BTH occurred in 23% of the monitoring time during the first 10 days since admission. Overall, mean CI was within normal ranges (ranging from 3.1 ± 1.3 on day 0 to 4.1 ± 1.1 L/min/m2 on day 4). Higher CI levels were associated with higher PbtO2 levels (Wald = 14.2; p < 0.001). Neither daily fluid input nor fluid balance was associated with absolute PbtO2 levels (p = 0.94 and p = 0.85, respectively) or the occurrence of BTH (p = 0.68 and p = 0.71, respectively). PbtO2 levels were not significantly different in preload dependent patients compared to episodes of euvolemia. PbtO2 increased as a response to fluid boluses only if BTH was present at baseline (from 13 ± 6 to 16 ± 11 mmHg, OR = 13.3 [95% CI 2.6–67.4], p = 0.002), but not when all boluses were considered (p = 0.154). Conclusions In this study a moderate association between increased cardiac output and brain oxygenation was observed. Fluid challenges may improve PbtO2 only in the presence of baseline BTH. Individualized hemodynamic management requires advanced cardiac and brain monitoring in critically ill SAH patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13613-021-00960-z.
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- Verena Rass
- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik, 808, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.,Institute of Medical Informatics, UMIT: University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Eduard Wallnoefer-Zentrum 1, 6060, Hall, Austria
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- Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik, 808, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, UMIT: University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Eduard Wallnoefer-Zentrum 1, 6060, Hall, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik, 808, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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Sanfilippo F, Messina A, Cecconi M, Astuto M. Ten answers to key questions for fluid management in intensive care. Med Intensiva 2021; 45:552-562. [PMID: 34839886 DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2020.10.006] [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: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This review focuses on fluid management of critically ill patients. The topic is addressed based on 10 single questions with simplified answers that provide clinicians with the basic information needed at the point of care in treating patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The review has didactic purposes and may serve both as an update on fluid management and as an introduction to the subject for novices in critical care. There is an urgent need to increase awareness regarding the potential risks associated with fluid overload. Clinicians should be mindful not only of the indications for administering fluid loads and of the type of fluids administered, but also of the importance to set safety limits. Lastly, it is important to implement proactive strategies seeking to establish negative fluid balance as soon as the clinical conditions are considered to be stable and the risk of deterioration is low.
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- F Sanfilippo
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Catania, Italy.
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Catania, Italy; School of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital "G. Rodolico", University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Wu CL, Pai KC, Wong LT, Wang MS, Chao WC. Impact of Early Fluid Balance on Long-Term Mortality in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Central Taiwan. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10214873. [PMID: 34768393 PMCID: PMC8584411 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10214873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Fluid balance is an essential issue in critical care; however, the impact of early fluid balance on the long-term mortality in critically ill surgical patients remains unknown. This study aimed to address the impact of day 1–3 and day 4–7 fluid balance on the long-term mortality in critically ill surgical patients. We enrolled patients who were admitted to surgical intensive care units (ICUs) during 2015–2019 at a tertiary hospital in central Taiwan and retrieved date-of-death from the Taiwanese nationwide death registration profile. We used a Log-rank test and a multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model to determine the independent mortality impact of early fluid balance. A total of 6978 patients were included for analyses (mean age: 60.9 ± 15.9 years; 63.9% of them were men). In-hospital mortality, 90-day mortality, 1-year and overall mortality was 10.3%, 15.8%, 23.8% and 31.7%, respectively. In a multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression model adjusted for relevant covariates, we found that positive cumulative day 4–7 fluid balance was independently associated with long-term mortality (aHR 1.083, 95% CI 1.062–1.105), and a similar trend was found on day 1–3 fluid balance, although to a lesser extent (aHR 1.027, 95% CI 1.011–1.043). In conclusion, the fluid balance in the first week of ICU stay, particularly day 4–7 fluid balance, may affect the long-term outcome in critically ill surgical patients.
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- Chieh-Liang Wu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Department of Computer Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Enterprise Information, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan
- Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407802, Taiwan
- Artificial Intelligence Studio, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
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- College of Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
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- Artificial Intelligence Studio, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Department of Computer Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
- Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407802, Taiwan
- Big Data Center, Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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Roquilly A, Asehnoune K. Continuous Infusion of Hypertonic Saline vs Standard Care and 6-Month Neurological Outcomes in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury-Reply. JAMA 2021; 326:1537-1538. [PMID: 34665207 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2021.13876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Nantes, Nantes, France
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Mayerhöfer T, Wiedermann CJ, Joannidis M. [Use of albumin : State of the art]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2021; 116:655-664. [PMID: 34618163 PMCID: PMC8496431 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-021-00875-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The Saline versus Albumin Fluid Evaluation (SAFE) study has demonstrated that the use of albumin as an infusion solution in volume therapy can be regarded as safe. An exception is hypo-oncotic albumin in traumatic brain injury. While clear indications of albumin exist for some patients with liver cirrhosis, large studies that demonstrate a clinically relevant advantage beyond hemodynamic effects and would therefore justify wider use in many other areas are still lacking. In large-volume paracentesis, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, but also in hepatorenal syndrome, use of albumin is recommended and established due to clinical benefit in randomized controlled trials. In septic shock, use of albumin may be considered, with two large studies addressing this issue in Germany and Italy being still in the recruitment phase. For volume therapy, albumin can be used primarily when other measures for hemodynamic stabilization have been exhausted. This applies to volume resuscitation in hypovolemia as well as in conservative fluid management in the so-called "de-resuscitation" phase. The extent to which the correction of severe hypoalbuminemia with exogenous albumin can improve the impaired outcome of these patients is also part of ongoing studies. On the way to a more individualized medicine, hypoalbuminemia may serve as a parameter in future decision making for or against the use of albumin in volume therapy.
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- Timo Mayerhöfer
- Gemeinsame Einrichtung für Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin, Abteilung für Innere Medizin I, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Institut für Public Health, Medical Decision Making und HTA, UMIT Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Informatik und Technik, Hall in Tirol, Österreich.,Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Landesfachhochschule für Gesundheitsberufe Claudiana, Bozen, Italien
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- Gemeinsame Einrichtung für Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin, Abteilung für Innere Medizin I, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich.
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Ma HK, Bebawy JF. Albumin Use in Brain-injured and Neurosurgical Patients: Concepts, Indications, and Controversies. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2021; 33:293-299. [PMID: 31929351 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Human albumin has been used extensively for decades as a nonwhole blood plasma replacement fluid in the perioperative and critical care setting. Its potential advantages as a highly effective volume expander must be weighed, however, against its potential harm for patients in the context of various neurological states and for various neurosurgical interventions. This narrative review explores the physiological considerations of intravenous human albumin as a replacement fluid and examines the extant clinical evidence for and against its use within the various facets of modern neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care practice.
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- Heung Kan Ma
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Zeng M, Zhou H, He Y, Du H, Yin J, Hou Y, Zhu J, Zhang Y, Shao C, Yang J, Wan H. Danhong injection enhances the therapeutic effect of mannitol on hemispheric ischemic stroke by ameliorating blood-brain barrier disruption. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112048. [PMID: 34435588 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Mannitol, a representative of hyperosmolar therapy, is indispensable for the treatment of malignant cerebral infarction, but its therapeutic effect is limited by its exacerbation of blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption. This study was to explore whether Danhong injection (DHI), a standardized product extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge and Carthamus tinctorius L., inhibits the destructive effect of mannitol on BBB and thus enhancing the treatment of hemispheric ischemic stroke. SD rats were subjected to pMCAO followed by intravenous bolus injections of mannitol with/without DHI intervention. Neurological deficit score, brain edema, infarct volume at 24 h after MCAO and histopathology, microvascular ultrastructure, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining of endothelial cell junctions, energy metabolism in the ischemic penumbra were assessed. Intravenous mannitol after MCAO resulted in a decrease in 24 h mortality and cerebral edema, whereas no significant benefit on neurological deficits, infarct volume and microvascular ultrastructure. Moreover, mannitol led to the loss of endothelial integrity, manifested by the decreased expression of occludin, junctional adhesion molecule-1 (JAM-1) and zonula occluden-1 (ZO-1) and the discontinuity of occludin staining around the periphery of endothelial cells. Meanwhile, after mannitol treatment, energy-dependent vimentin and F-actin, ATP content, and ATP5D expression were down-regulated, while MMP2 and MMP9 expression increased in the ischemic penumbra. All the insults after mannitol treatment were attenuated by addition of intravenous DHI. The results suggest DHI as a potential remedy to attenuate mannitol-related BBB disruption, and the potential of DHI to upregulate energy metabolism and inhibit the activity of MMPs is likely attributable to its effects observed.
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- Miaolin Zeng
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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Dabrowski W, Siwicka-Gieroba D, Robba C, Bielacz M, Sołek-Pastuszka J, Kotfis K, Bohatyrewicz R, Jaroszyński A, Malbrain MLNG, Badenes R. Potentially Detrimental Effects of Hyperosmolality in Patients Treated for Traumatic Brain Injury. J Clin Med 2021; 10:4141. [PMID: 34575255 PMCID: PMC8467376 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10184141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hyperosmotic therapy is commonly used to treat intracranial hypertension in traumatic brain injury patients. Unfortunately, hyperosmolality also affects other organs. An increase in plasma osmolality may impair kidney, cardiac, and immune function, and increase blood-brain barrier permeability. These effects are related not only to the type of hyperosmotic agents, but also to the level of hyperosmolality. The commonly recommended osmolality of 320 mOsm/kg H2O seems to be the maximum level, although an increase in plasma osmolality above 310 mOsm/kg H2O may already induce cardiac and immune system disorders. The present review focuses on the adverse effects of hyperosmolality on the function of various organs.
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- Wojciech Dabrowski
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Policlinico San Martino, 16100 Genova, Italy;
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- Institute of Tourism and Recreation, State Vocational College of Szymon Szymonowicz, 22-400 Zamosc, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland; (J.S.-P.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Therapy and Acute Intoxications, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland; (J.S.-P.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Medical Science, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, 25-736 Kielce, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
- International Fluid Academy, Dreef 3, 3360 Lovenjoel, Belgium
- Medical Department, AZ Jan Palfjin Hospital, Watersportlaan 5, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hospital Clìnico Universitario de Valencia, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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Wiegers EJA, Lingsma HF, Huijben JA, Cooper DJ, Citerio G, Frisvold S, Helbok R, Maas AIR, Menon DK, Moore EM, Stocchetti N, Dippel DW, Steyerberg EW, van der Jagt M. Fluid balance and outcome in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury (CENTER-TBI and OzENTER-TBI): a prospective, multicentre, comparative effectiveness study. Lancet Neurol 2021; 20:627-638. [PMID: 34302787 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(21)00162-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fluid therapy-the administration of fluids to maintain adequate organ tissue perfusion and oxygenation-is essential in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with traumatic brain injury. We aimed to quantify the variability in fluid management policies in patients with traumatic brain injury and to study the effect of this variability on patients' outcomes. METHODS We did a prospective, multicentre, comparative effectiveness study of two observational cohorts: CENTER-TBI in Europe and OzENTER-TBI in Australia. Patients from 55 hospitals in 18 countries, aged 16 years or older with traumatic brain injury requiring a head CT, and admitted to the ICU were included in this analysis. We extracted data on demographics, injury, and clinical and treatment characteristics, and calculated the mean daily fluid balance (difference between fluid input and loss) and mean daily fluid input during ICU stay per patient. We analysed the association of fluid balance and input with ICU mortality and functional outcome at 6 months, measured by the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE). Patient-level analyses relied on adjustment for key characteristics per patient, whereas centre-level analyses used the centre as the instrumental variable. FINDINGS 2125 patients enrolled in CENTER-TBI and OzENTER-TBI between Dec 19, 2014, and Dec 17, 2017, were eligible for inclusion in this analysis. The median age was 50 years (IQR 31 to 66) and 1566 (74%) of patients were male. The median of the mean daily fluid input ranged from 1·48 L (IQR 1·12 to 2·09) to 4·23 L (3·78 to 4·94) across centres. The median of the mean daily fluid balance ranged from -0·85 L (IQR -1·51 to -0·49) to 1·13 L (0·99 to 1·37) across centres. In patient-level analyses, a mean positive daily fluid balance was associated with higher ICU mortality (odds ratio [OR] 1·10 [95% CI 1·07 to 1·12] per 0·1 L increase) and worse functional outcome (1·04 [1·02 to 1·05] per 0·1 L increase); higher mean daily fluid input was also associated with higher ICU mortality (1·05 [1·03 to 1·06] per 0·1 L increase) and worse functional outcome (1·04 [1·03 to 1·04] per 1-point decrease of the GOSE per 0·1 L increase). Centre-level analyses showed similar associations of higher fluid balance with ICU mortality (OR 1·17 [95% CI 1·05 to 1·29]) and worse functional outcome (1·07 [1·02 to 1·13]), but higher fluid input was not associated with ICU mortality (OR 0·95 [0·90 to 1·00]) or worse functional outcome (1·01 [0·98 to 1·03]). INTERPRETATION In critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury, there is significant variability in fluid management, with more positive fluid balances being associated with worse outcomes. These results, when added to previous evidence, suggest that aiming for neutral fluid balances, indicating a state of normovolaemia, contributes to improved outcome. FUNDING European Commission 7th Framework program and the Australian Health and Medical Research Council.
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, MB, Italy; Neurointensive Care Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST-Monza, Monza, MB, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway; UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Transfusion Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Adults, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Fluid Balance and Ventilator-Associated Events Among Patients Admitted to ICUs in China: A Nested Case-Control Study. Crit Care Med 2021; 50:307-316. [PMID: 34473657 PMCID: PMC8797004 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Fluid therapy is an important component of intensive care management, however, optimal fluid management is unknown. The relationship between fluid balance and ventilator-associated events has not been well established. This study investigated the dose-response relationship between fluid balance and ventilator-associated events.
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Ryu T. Fluid management in patients undergoing neurosurgery. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2021; 16:215-224. [PMID: 34352963 PMCID: PMC8342829 DOI: 10.17085/apm.21072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fluid management is an important component of perioperative care for patients undergoing neurosurgery. The primary goal of fluid management in neurosurgery is the maintenance of normovolemia and prevention of serum osmolarity reduction. To maintain normovolemia, it is important to administer fluids in appropriate amounts following appropriate methods, and to prevent a decrease in serum osmolarity, the choice of fluid is essential. There is considerable debate about the choice and optimal amounts of fluids administered in the perioperative period. However, there is little high-quality clinical research on fluid therapy for patients undergoing neurosurgery. This review will discuss the choice and optimal amounts of fluids in neurosurgical patients based on the literature, recent issues, and perioperative fluid management practices.
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- Taeha Ryu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Hvas CL, Hvas AM. Hemostasis and Fibrinolysis following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review on Additional Knowledge from Dynamic Assays and Potential Treatment Targets. Semin Thromb Hemost 2021; 48:356-381. [PMID: 34261149 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is augmented by rebleeding and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI). A range of assays evaluating the dynamic process of blood coagulation, from activation of clotting factors to fibrinolysis, has emerged and a comprehensive review of hemostasis and fibrinolysis following aSAH may reveal targets of treatment. We conducted a systematic review of existing literature assessing coagulation and fibrinolysis following aSAH, but prior to treatment. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched on November 18, 2020, without time boundaries. In total, 45 original studies were eventually incorporated into this systematic review, divided into studies presenting data only from conventional or quantitative assays (n = 22) and studies employing dynamic assays (n = 23). Data from conventional or quantitative assays indicated increased platelet activation, whereas dynamic assays detected platelet dysfunction possibly related to an increased risk of rebleeding. Secondary hemostasis was activated in conventional, quantitative, and dynamic assays and this was related to poor neurological outcome and mortality. Studies systematically investigating fibrinolysis were sparse. Measurements from conventional or quantitative assays, as well as dynamic fibrinolysis assays, revealed conflicting results with normal or increased lysis and changes were not associated with outcome. In conclusion, dynamic assays were able to detect reduced platelet function, not revealed by conventional or quantitative assays. Activation of secondary hemostasis was found in both dynamic and nondynamic assays, while changes in fibrinolysis were not convincingly demonstrable in either dynamic or conventional or quantitative assays. Hence, from a mechanistic point of view, desmopressin to prevent rebleeding and heparin to prevent DCI may hold potential as therapeutic options. As changes in fibrinolysis were not convincingly demonstrated and not related to outcome, the use of tranexamic acid prior to aneurysm closure is not supported by this review.
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- Christine Lodberg Hvas
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.,Thrombosis and Hemostasis Research Unit, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Chalard K, Quintard H. Brain oedema post TBI: In search of the Holy grail. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2021; 40:100929. [PMID: 34245920 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.100929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Kevin Chalard
- Department of Critical Care Medicine and Anaesthesiology (Dar C), Gui de Chauliac University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France; IGF, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Inserm, Montpellier, France
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- IGF, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Inserm, Montpellier, France; Intensive Care Unit, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, 4, rue Gabrielle - Perret -Gentil, 1205 Genève, Switzerland.
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