Publications by authors named "A Zerman"
Background/objectives: Thiamine plays a pivotal role in energy metabolism. The aim of the study was to determine serial whole blood TPP concentrations in critically ill patients receiving chronic diuretic treatment before ICU admission and to correlate TPP levels with clinically determined serum phosphorus concentrations.
Subjects/methods: This observational study was performed in 15 medical ICUs.
Background: There are limited data on the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 from different parts of the world.
Aims: To determine risk factors of 90-day mortality in critically ill patients in Turkish intensive care units (ICUs), with respiratory failure.
Study Design: Retrospective, observational cohort.
Introduction: Intensive care physicians are increasingly involved in decision making about the prognosis of intensive care unit ICU patients. With this study; we aimed to evaluate the power of clinician foresight at prediction of mortality in patient at triage to intensive care and patient follow-up.
Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in ICUs located in various geographical regions of Turkey between January 1, 2017-April 30, 2017.
Background/aim: Critically ill patients are at risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding due to stress causing mucosal damage. Aim of the study was to determine the effect of oral/enteral nutrition with or without concomitant pantoprazole on upper GI bleeding in low risk critically ill patients.
Materials And Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, open-label, multicenter study conducted with intensive care unit (ICU) patients receiving oral/enteral nutritional support.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to gather data on the characteristics of intensive care units (ICUs) in Turkey through a nationwide point prevalence survey conducted by the Turkish Thoracic Society.
- - Data from 67 ICUs revealed that 76.1% operated under a closed system, with 35.8% classified as Level of Care (LOC) 2 and 64.2% as LOC 3, indicating a range of critical care capacity.
- - The findings highlighted a significant need for more specialized physicians and nurses in ICUs, particularly during nighttime, although the percentage of certified ICU nurses was seen as relatively adequate, with aspirations for full certification.