Evaluation of Different Blood Culture Bottles for the Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections in Patients with HIV.

Introduction: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a significant factor contributing to hospitalization and high mortality rates among human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-positive patients. Therefore, the timely detection of this condition is of utmost importance. Blood culture is considered the gold standard for diagnosing BSIs.

Renal echography for predicting acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study.

To investigate the diagnostic performances of renal resistive index (RRI) and semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) scores in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) stage 3 in critically ill patients. This prospective observational study included 148 patients (80 with reduced cardiac index [CI], 68 with maintained CI). RRI and semiquantitative PDU scores were measured within 6 h after intensive care unit admission.

Semiquantitative Power Doppler Ultrasound Score to Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Sepsis or Cardiac Failure: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: Diagnosing acute kidney injury (AKI) stage 3 in critically ill patients may help physicians in making treatment decisions. This diagnosis relies chiefly on urinary output and serum creatinine, which may be of limited value. This study aimed to explore the diagnostic performance of renal resistive index (RRI) and semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) scores in predicting AKI stage 3 in patients with sepsis or cardiac failure.

Prediction of acute kidney injury: the ratio of renal resistive index to semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound score-a better predictor?: A prospective observational study.

This study aimed to explore the diagnostic performance of the ratio of renal resistive index (RRI) to semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) score in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) 3 in critically ill patients.This study was a prospective, observational study that included 101 critically ill patients. RRI and semiquantitative PDU score were measured within 6 hours following admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).