Publications by authors named "O Hamzaoui"

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  • Cardiogenic shock (CS) happens when the heart can't pump enough blood, leading to serious problems for the body's organs.
  • It's very dangerous, with a high chance of dying soon after it occurs, and treating it can be tough even with new treatments available.
  • Quick and smart teamwork among doctors can help improve chances of survival, and this review looks at the best ways to treat people with this condition.
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  • The purpose of the project was to come up with guidelines for reporting important data about patients' fluids in the ICU.
  • A group of 18 experts worked together to identify key areas and created recommendations through several voting rounds.
  • They ended up with 52 specific recommendations about fluid management for patients in the ICU, covering topics like why fluids are given and how to measure their effects.
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  • Echocardiography is a crucial tool for intensivists to quickly assess patients with circulatory failure and determine the type and cause of shock for effective management.
  • * The technique is non-invasive, can be applied rapidly, and early repeated assessments are essential in intensive care situations.
  • * Training in basic critical care echocardiography is now considered mandatory, as it helps identify the four core types of shock and understand complex cases where multiple shock types might coexist.
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Asthma encompasses of respiratory symptoms that occur intermittently and with varying intensity accompanied by reversible expiratory airflow limitation. In acute exacerbations, it can be life-threatening due to its impact on ventilatory mechanics. Moreover, asthma has significant effects on the cardiovascular system, primarily through heart-lung interaction-based mechanisms.

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