Effect of dobutamine on extravascular lung water index, ventilator function, and perfusion parameters in acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with septic shock.

Background: The role of dobutamine in the relief of pulmonary edema during septic shock-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains undetermined, due to a lack of controllable and quantitative clinical studies. Our objective was to assess the potential effects of dobutamine on extravascular lung water index (ELWI) in septic shock-induced ARDS, reflecting its importance in pulmonary edema. At the same time, ventilator function and perfusion parameters were evaluated.

[Effects of rhubarb and different routes of nutrition support on invasive fungal infection].

Objective: To study the effects of rhubarb and the different routes of nutrition support on invasive fungal infection.

Methods: One thousand and ninety patients, who suffered from sepsis subsequent to trauma, shock and infection were enrolled in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups, 637 cases in rhubarb preventive treatment group and 453 cases in non-preventive rhubarb treatment group.