Publications by authors named "V M Ranieri"
Background: Sepsis is the result of a dysregulated immune response to infection and is associated with acute organ dysfunction. The syndrome's complexity is contingent upon the underlying pathology and individual patient characteristics, including their immune response. The involvement of multiple organs and physiological functions adds complexity, with "organ cross-talk" emerging as a pivotal pathophysiological and clinical aspect.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccuracy of preoperative lung ultrasound score for the prediction of major adverse cardiac events in elderly patients undergoing HIP surgery under spinal anesthesia: The LUSHIP multicenter observational prospective study.
Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Researchers believe that lung ultrasound scores (LUS) can better predict cardiac risks in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, compared to existing methods like the Revised Cardiac Risk Index and ASA Physical Status.
- The study involved 877 patients across 11 Italian hospitals, finding a significant correlation between higher LUS scores and complications, with a notable incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
- Results showed that a preoperative LUS score of 8 or higher was more effective at predicting MACE than traditional scoring methods, indicating its potential as a valuable tool for risk assessment in this patient population.
Background: Covid 19 was declared as a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) due to its rapid spread and catastrophic effects on health. It affected around 119 M people with mortality rate of 0.27% worldwide, including South-Asians.
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- The study examines the impact of age on mortality rates in patients receiving V-V ECMO for ARDS, noting that the age eligibility criterion is a topic of ongoing debate among healthcare providers.
- A systematic review analyzed clinical studies from 2015 to mid-2024, focusing on ICU and hospital mortality related to patient age in both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cases.
- Findings indicate that higher mean age correlates with increased ICU and hospital mortality, with age affecting outcomes linearly and no specific age cut-off recommended for V-V ECMO eligibility.*
Objectives: To understand the facilitators and barriers to the implementation of renal tumour biopsy (RTB) in the diagnostic pathway for renal tumours in England.
Patients And Methods: Participants consisted of patients who had a renal tumour diagnosed and/or treated at one of five tertiary centres in England, healthcare professionals involved in the direct care of patients diagnosed with renal tumours, and clinical service managers and commissioners. The study employed a mixed-methods research methodology consisting of individual interviews and an on-line survey that explored the types of facilitators and barriers individuals perceived and experienced and the frequency in which these were reported.