Publications by authors named "Y Barlavie"
: Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, remains a major challenge in ICUs. This study evaluated whether combining haemoadsorption therapy with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) reduces ICU and short-term mortality in patients with severe septic shock and acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring CRRT. : A single-centre retrospective cohort study was conducted at Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel, from January 2018 to February 2024.
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- A study analyzed 378 patients with severe blunt chest trauma to identify factors predicting prolonged mechanical ventilation (MV), defined as lasting over 14 days.
- Key independent risk factors for prolonged MV included male gender, age over 30, severe head trauma, and receiving more than 5 blood units upon admission.
- In patients without head trauma, predictors included age, respiratory comorbidities, poor oxygenation within the first 24 hours, and high blood transfusion amounts, indicating higher risk for extended MV duration.
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Pathophysiological processes following initial insult are complex and not fully understood. Ionized calcium (Ca) is an essential cofactor in the coagulation cascade and platelet aggregation, and hypocalcemia may contribute to the progression of intracranial bleeding.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Traumatic asphyxia is a syndrome caused by a sudden pressure rise in the chest caused by crushing injury of the thorax or upper abdomen. It is associated with a variety of thoracic injuries, neurological symptoms, and ocular complications.
Case Report: We report an unusual case of traumatic asphyxia complicated by severe, sight-threatening, elevation in intraocular pressure.