Use of 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan concentration in peritoneal fluid for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal Candidiasis in Critically-ill patients.

Intra-Abdominal Candidiasis (IAC) is frequent and associated with high mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Antifungal treatments may be overused due to a lack of diagnostic tools to rule out IAC. Serum 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) concentrations are used to diagnose Candida infections, its concentration in peritoneal fluid (PF) may help to confirm or invalidate the diagnosis of IAC.

Immune hemolysis secondary to injection of contrast medium.

Background: Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) is a rare but sometimes severe side effect.

Case Report: We describe the case of a 32-year-old patient who presented a cardiovascular collapse and a severe hemolysis secondary to the injection of iomeprol, a contrast medium, after a carcinologic surgery.

Results: The evolution was favorable after blood transfusion and short catecholamine support.

[Profile and motivations of students performing a universitary degree in 2011].

Objective: Observational study relating to the inscriptions with universitary diplomas (DU) in relation with anesthesiology and intensive care during the year 2010-2011. We had in mind to know the profile and the motivations of the students concerned.

Method: A questionnaire was put on line and the registered students with the various diplomas were contacted by e-mail.