摘要:

A 50-yr-old woman exhibiting streptococcal neck cellulitis developed severe septic shock with low cardiac output, which was reversed by infusion of dopamine plus dobutamine. Two-dimensional echocardiography performed at the bedside demonstrated severe myocardial failure. The patient's condition remained dependent on inotropic drug support for 2 days and ultimately improved. Two-dimensional echocardiography repeated on the fourth day corroborated the disappearance of transient myocardial failure.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The use of metallic spinal instrumentation in the low-cervical and high-thoracic spine can impede radiographic verification of the position of an endotracheal tube. The method described here may be of value in solving this problem.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A computer program is described that can generate and interpret hemodynamic profiles, and suggest a therapeutic approach to the identified hemodynamic problem. This program represents the first attempt to develop interpretive software for hemodynamic problems encountered in the ICU.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Head nurses from 78 ICUs in 37 northeast Ohio hospitals were interviewed about visiting policies. There was tremendous variation with regard to frequency and length of visits; 25% of these ICUs allowed only 2 visits/day, and 42% restricted visits to under 20 min. Most units rarely or never allowed children under 12 yr old to visit. Traditional rationales for restricted visiting are not supported by studies in the literature, nor are they consistent with current concepts of patients' rights. In an era where high technology and medicine by-the-numbers threaten to dehumanize patients, open visiting is an important part of the humanization process.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A hypotensive episode after rapid administration of a perfluorochemical emulsion, Fluosol-DA (20%), was associated with an immediate decrease in systemic vascular resistance but no significant change in pulmonary vascular resistance. Although the physiologic mechanism for this episode is unclear, the clinical implications are significant: the infusion rate of Fluosol-DA should not exceed 10 ml/min.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Two patients experienced cardiac tamponade after catheterization with a multilumen central venous catheter. The authors review the problem, including recommendations for central line placement to decrease the incidence of this potentially lethal complication.

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0090-3493    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1984

数据来源: OVID