Publications by Paul Henry Wicky

Publications by authors named "Paul Henry Wicky"

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Augmented renal clearance in the ICU: estimation, incidence, risk factors and consequences-a retrospective observational study.

Alexandre Egea Claire Dupuis Etienne de Montmollin Paul-Henry Wicky Juliette Patrier

Ann Intensive Care

September 2022

Article Synopsis

Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is common in ICU patients, especially peaking around Day 5, and is linked to factors like younger age and no cardiovascular issues.
The study analyzed data from 312 patients in a French ICU, excluding those with chronic kidney disease, to understand the prevalence and outcomes associated with ARC.
ARC is associated with a lower risk of death after 30 days if it persists for over 10% of the ICU stay, indicating its potential importance in patient prognosis.

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Spread of clonal linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis in an intensive care unit associated with linezolid exposure.

Kevin Bouiller Dejan Ilic Paul Henry Wicky Pascal Cholley Catherine Chirouze

Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis

July 2020

The aim of the study was to determine factors associated with spread of linezolid (LNZ)-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates in a surgical intensive care unit (ICU). A case-control study was conducted in one French adult surgical ICU. From January 2012 to December 2016, patients with at least a single positive LNZ-resistant S.

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