Publications by authors named "Xiangmei Yang"
Article Synopsis
- A study in 16 Chinese ICUs examined the link between sepsis and failure of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure.
- Out of 519 patients, 70% developed sepsis, with a notable increase in NIV failure rates, particularly in those experiencing septic shock (61% failure rate).
- The research concluded that sepsis and septic shock contribute significantly to NIV failure, with failure rates escalating as organ dysfunction increases.
Background: Semiquantitative cough strength score (SCSS, graded 0-5) and cough peak flow (CPF) have been used to predict extubation outcome in patients in whom extubation is planned; however, the correlation of the 2 assessments is unclear.
Methods: In the intensive care unit of a university-affiliated hospital, 186 patients who were ready for extubation after a successful spontaneous breathing trial were enrolled in the study. Both SCSS and CPF were assessed before extubation.
Risk factors for venous thrombosis associated with peripherally inserted central venous catheters.
Int J Clin Exp Med
February 2015
To evaluate the risk factors associated with an increased risk of symptomatic peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis. Retrospective analyses identified 2313 patients who received PICCs from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013. All 11 patients with symptomatic PICC-related venous thrombosis (thrombosis group) and 148 who did not have thromboses (non-thrombosis group) were selected randomly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In this study, we compared the predictive accuracy of voluntary cough peak flow (V-CPF) and involuntary cough peak flow (IV-CPF) for re-intubation in mechanically ventilated subjects.
Methods: Endotracheally intubated patients who passed a spontaneous breathing trial and assessment of readiness for extubation were enrolled. Before extubation, V-CPF and IV-CPF were measured.