Publications by authors named "J M Conil"
Rationale: Several authors have compared COVID-19 infection with influenza in the ICU.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the baseline clinical profiles, care procedures, and mortality outcomes of patients admitted to the intensive care unit, categorized by infection status (Influenza vs. COVID-19).
Article Synopsis
- Renal artery Doppler sonography with resistive index (RI) is becoming a key tool in ICUs for evaluating acute kidney injury (AKI), though interpreting RI can be complex due to various influencing factors.
- A study involving 64 ICU patients found key correlations between RI and factors like age and arterial blood gases, with specific age and PaCO2 levels significantly affecting RI interpretation.
- The study suggests that clinicians should consider these factors (PaCO, age, and diastolic arterial pressure) when analyzing RI, and further research is needed to establish a combined scoring system for improved reliability.
Background Left ventricular overload is frequent under veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which is associated with a worsening of the prognosis of these patients. Several left heart decompression (LHD) techniques exist. However, there is no consensus on their timing and type.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock has increased significantly. Nevertheless, early weaning may be advisable to reduce the potential for severe complications. Only a few studies focusing on ECMO weaning predictors are currently available.
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