Publications by authors named "Yoshihisa Aida"
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- The study investigates the optimal timing for intubating COVID-19 patients and the effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy, focusing on failure rates associated with delayed treatment.
- Researchers analyzed data from 122 patients, finding that 13.9% experienced HFNC failure, with significant differences in initial oxygenation levels between failure and non-failure groups.
- The study identifies a 10% increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and interleukin (IL)-6 levels, along with persistent SARS-CoV-2 RNAemia, as indicators of higher risk for HFNC failure, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.
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- Pneumothorax, a rare complication of COVID-19, was studied at a field hospital focusing on non-intubated patients to assess its incidence and clinical features.
- Out of 1,061 patients admitted, eight (0.75%) developed pneumothorax, primarily affecting older adults with a mean age of 79.9 years.
- Six of the eight patients who experienced pneumothorax died, indicating that while it is rare, it often leads to poor outcomes, especially in older populations.
Vibrio vulnificus infection often occurs in warm regions, frequently leading to necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, and death. We herein report a rare case presenting in a cold climate region in northern Japan, Aomori district, of a V. vulnificus infection complicated by necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock.
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