Prevalence and Prognostic Impact of Hypernatremia in Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Single Centre Experience.

Introduction: Hypernatremia is a commonly associated electrolyte disturbance in sepsis and septic shock patients in the ICU. The objective of this study was to identify the prognostic value of hypernatremia in sepsis and septic shock.

Material And Methods: A prospective study conducted on sepsis and septic shock patients diagnosed prior to admission in the ICU in King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain from January 1st 2017 to February 28th 2019.

A Case of Oropharyngeal Angioedema Following Intravenous Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) and Mechanical Thrombectomy.

A 72-year-old housewife presented with ischemic cerebrovascular stroke. Intravenous thrombolysis using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) followed by mechanical thrombectomy under general anesthesia were attempted. The patient developed stridor and tongue swelling, in addition to hypotension and bradycardia, 60 min after completion of the rt-PA infusion.

Usefulness of ultrasound in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening disease. Different imaging techniques have been used to diagnose and guide the ventilatory management of patients with ARDS. Chest ultrasound is a reliable tool to identify interstitial syndrome, lung consolidation, lung collapse, and pleural effusion.

Levetiracetam versus phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis in brain injured patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background The onset of early and/or late seizures in brain injured patients is associated with worse outcome. So far, phenytoin is the most commonly used antiepileptic drug to prevent seizures in this group of patients. Objective In the current metaanalysis, we aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of phenytoin versus levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis in brain injured patients.

Factors associated with increased pancreatic enzymes in septic patients: a prospective study.

Background: The perfusion of splanchnic organs is deeply altered in patients with septic shock. The aim of the study is to identify the predictive factors of septic shock-induced increase of serum lipase and amylase and to assess and evaluate its prognostic impact.

Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study.

Pancreatic injury in patients with septic shock: A literature review.

Sepsis and septic shock are life threatening condition associated with high mortality rate in critically-ill patients. This high mortality is mainly related to the inadequacy between oxygen delivery and cellular demand leading to the onset of multiorgan dysfunction. Whether this multiorgan failure affect the pancreas is not fully investigated.

Effectiveness of Systemic Fluconazole in Adult Patients With Asymptomatic Candiduria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Asymptomatic candiduria is a common finding in hospitalized patients. Its management modalities are still a matter of debate. Urinary catheter should be removed or replaced in all cases.