Publications by authors named "Tomasz Cyzowski"
Objective: An accurate identification of patients at the need for prioritized diagnostics and care are crucial in the emergency department (ED). Blood gas (BG) analysis is a widely available laboratory test, which allows to measure vital parameters, including markers of ventilation and perfusion. The aim of our analysis was to assess whether blood gas parameters in patients with dyspnea at an increased risk of respiratory failure admitted to the ED can predict short-term outcomes.
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- A study examined the effectiveness of continuous lidocaine infusion in reducing opioid use during and after elective abdominal aorta and/or iliac artery surgeries.
- Patients were divided into two groups, one receiving lidocaine and the other a placebo, alongside standard opioid pain relief.
- Findings showed that the lidocaine group consumed over 20% less opioid within 24 hours post-surgery, without any serious side effects, indicating lidocaine's potential as a beneficial pain management strategy.
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- The Mallampati score is a well-established indicator for predicting difficult intubation and obstructive sleep apnea, and researchers investigated its utility for assessing COVID-19 patient risk.
- An analysis of 493 patients showed that those with a Mallampati score of IV had the highest likelihood of needing active oxygen therapy (AOT) during hospitalization (33%) and a greater risk of death within 60 days (35%).
- The study concluded that Mallampati IV is an independent predictor for AOT needs, suggesting that this score can help identify patients at higher risk for respiratory complications before hospitalization.
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- Monitoring lung function in ICU patients with pneumonia is crucial for assessing treatment effectiveness, specifically using lung ultrasound (LUS) and transpulmonary thermodilution techniques.
- An analysis was conducted on twelve mechanically ventilated patients to compare lung ultrasound results on the first and third day of antimicrobial therapy with transpulmonary thermodilution measurements taken on the same days.
- The study found no significant correlations between the lung ultrasound and volumetric parameters, except for a correlation between two specific indexes (PVPI and EVLWI) on the same day and their trends over three days, suggesting careful interpretation of these results in relation to the patient’s clinical status.
Background: The incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysm has been estimated at 20-40 cases per 100,000 per annum. The disease is often asymptomatic; in many cases, its first symptom is shock caused by a ruptured aneurysm. The aim of the present study was to assess retrospectively the selected perioperative factors in patients hospitalised in the intensive care unit (ICU) after repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Systemic connective tissue diseases are relatively rare disorders of unknown origin, possibly related to autoimmunity. In the retrospective study, we analysed the records of nine patients suffering from connective tissue disorders who were treated during a two-year period in an intensive therapy unit.
Methods: Hospital medical records, observational charts and all other available medical documents were analysed.
[Continuous veno-venous haemofiltration in adult intensive therapy].
Anestezjol Intens Ter
November 2011
Background: Continuous veno-venous haemofiltration (CVVH) has been recommended for renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure (ARF). The aim of the study was to analyse the usefulness of CVVH in intensive therapy settings.
Methods: Sixteen adult patients, treated with CVVH because of ARF complicating multiple organ failure, were allocated to two groups: those who survived and those who did not.