463 Liver failure occurs either as acute liver failure (ALF) developing de novo or as acute decompensation of chronic liver disease (ACLF). The clinical manifestations are fairly similar characterised by multiorgan dysfunction characterised by encephalopathy (HE), hypotension, and renal failure (HRS).1,2 Unlike chronic decompensation of end-stage liver disease, ALF and ACLF are potentially reve...

Four divers were exposed successively for ten minute periods to pure tones of 5600, 1400, and 700 hertz (Hz) (in that order) in air at 100 decibels above 20 raicropascal and in water at various sound pressure levels between 125 and 150 decibels above 20 micropascal. Divers incurred moderate temporary auditory-threshold shifts (TTS) from all exposures. Equivalent amounts of TTS are produced in w...

Starting from the formal characterization of fourdimensionalism (perdurantism) provided by Theodore Sider, I study the interconnections between the theories of parthood simpliciter (classical mereologies) and the theories of temporary parthood (parthood at a time). On the basis of this formal analysis, I propose a definition of temporary parthood in terms of parthood simpliciter that does not c...

The insertion of non-tunneled temporary hemodialysis catheters (NTHCs) is a core procedure of nephrology practice. While urgent dialysis may be life-saving, mechanical and infectious complications related to the insertion of NTHCs can be fatal. In recent years, various techniques that reduce mechanical and infectious complications related to NTHCs have been described. Evidence now suggests that...

1. introduction the earthquake is a disaster which always threatens our country due to specific geographical conditions. according to official statistics, in the past 25 years, 6% of country’s casualties had been due to the earthquake. on average every ten years an earthquake of magnitude 7 on the richter scale occurs in the country (givechi and coworkers 2013:102). temporary accommodation is a...

Bradycardia is common in critical care units. It may be transient, asymptomatic and of little consequence, or life-threatening. Bradycardia may result from abnormalities of the sinus node, atrioventricular node, or the His-Purkinje system. It may also be precipitated by drug effects or enhanced vagal tone. Proper diagnosis is pivotal to determining prognosis and management. Temporary and perman...