STUDY OBJECTIVES Bilevel pressure ventilation has had proven success in the treatment of acute respiratory failure (ARF). The purpose of this study was to identify patient characteristics early in the course of acute illness that can predict the successful use of bilevel pressure ventilation. METHODS Ventilatory assistance using a ventilatory support system (BiPAP model ST-D; Respironics; Mur...

results roc-derived spo2 threshold of ≤ 94% can predict hypoxemia (pao2 < 60 mmhg) with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 95%. furthermore, there are associations between the roc-derived spo2 threshold of ≤ 97% and detection of hypoxemia (pao2 < 70 mmhg) with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 46%. the accuracy of pulse oximetry was not affected by the severity of liver disease...

background: lactic acidosis in cardiac surgical patients is a manifestation of systemic inflammation and excess pro-inflammatory cytokine production. this investigation was designed to integrate basic concepts about lactate acidosis with a clinically used of serum lactate in patients under coronary artery bypass surgery (cabg) by on pump method. methods: from august to september 2012, 15 patien...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To assess the medium-term efficacy of total ossicular reconstruction with a titanium total ossicular replacement prosthesis (TORP) in children. STUDY DESIGN Case series. METHODS A consecutive series of children receiving an adjustable-length titanium TORP was identified from a prospective surgical and audiological database. Audiometric testing was obtained preoperative...

OBJECTIVES To identify whether measurement of the prosthesis length is mandatory in patients requiring otosclerosis surgeries and to assess their postoperative audiometric outcomes. In addition, evaluation of prosthesis length used in revision compared to primary stapedectomy was carried out. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. METHODS Chart review of 393 patients undergoing primary...

OBJECTIVES This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on the repair of critical-sized defects in the presence and absence of a nonvascularized autogenous bone graft. STUDY DESIGN Ten New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 2 groups of 5 animals each. Bilateral 15-mm calvarial defects were created in the parietal bones of each animal, resulting in ...

Aim: A critical clinical condition called acute Type aortic dissection (ATAAD) necessitates quick surgical action. Other significant issues include the emergence of postoperative pneumonia and various organ failures. We sought to determine how well ratio admission blood glucose (ABG) estimated average (eAG) might be used anticipate following ATAAD surgery. Materials Methods: The study comprised...