Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction in polytrauma patients.

Background: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is characterized by severe colonic distension without mechanical obstruction. It has an uncertain pathogenesis and poses diagnostic challenges. This study aimed to explore risk factors and clinical outcomes of ACPO in polytrauma patients and contribute information to the limited literature on this condition.

Postoperative 20% albumin vs standard care and acute kidney injury after high-risk cardiac surgery (ALBICS): study protocol for a randomised trial.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of cardiac surgery. Factors such as cardiopulmonary bypass, aortic cross-clamping and surgical stress may precipitate renal hypoperfusion and ischaemia, inflammation and oxidative stress are associated with development of AKI. Albumin's pharmacological properties and widespread availability have the potential to mitigate these factors.

Comparison of clinical outcomes between nurse practitioner and registrar-led medical emergency teams: a propensity-matched analysis.

Objective: Medical emergency teams (MET) are mostly led by physicians. Some hospitals are currently using nurse practitioners (NP) to lead MET calls. These are no studies comparing clinical outcomes between these two care models.

The Effect of Early Sedation With Dexmedetomidine on Body Temperature in Critically Ill Patients.

Objectives: Previous case series reported an association between dexmedetomidine use and hyperthermia. Temperature data have not been systematically reported in previous randomized controlled trials evaluating dexmedetomidine. A causal link between dexmedetomidine administration and elevated temperature has not been demonstrated.