Herpes simplex type 1 shedding is associated with reduced hospital survival in patients receiving assisted ventilation in a tertiary referral intensive care unit

2003 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.M. Ong ◽  
K. Lowry ◽  
S. Mahajan ◽  
D.E. Wyatt ◽  
C. Simpson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Assisted Ventilation ◽  
Herpes Simplex Type ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Hospital Survival

Brief Report: Inactivation of Herpesvirus on CPR Manikins Utilizing a Currently Recommended Disinfecting Procedure

1985 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 456-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Z. Cavagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Infectious Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex Type

AbstractThe adequacy of a currently recommended protocol for disinfecting CPR manikins was investigated. Known quantities of Herpes simplex type 1 virus were applied to various sites on both adult and infant manikin heads, exposed to disinfectant under simulated classroom conditions, and then assayed for infectious virus. Results indicate that the disinfecting protocol and disinfectant are adequate for inactivating herpesvirus on CPR manikins, but that care must be exercised to ensure thorough cleaning.

scholarly journals An unusual cause of bowel ischemia in an intensive care unit patient with herpes simplex virus encephalitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karishma Seomangal ◽  
Yasir Bashir ◽  
Michael Boland ◽  
Paul Neary
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Intensive Care Unit Patient ◽  
Bowel Ischemia ◽  
Emergency Laparotomy ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis ◽  
Virus Encephalitis ◽  
Simplex Virus

Abstract We present a case of an unexpected cause of bowel ischemia in an intensive care unit patient with herpes simplex virus encephalitis who required an operation. A 79-year-old lady was being worked up and treated for encephalitis with antibiotics and an antiviral. On Day 13, she developed abdominal pain, and an ultrasound showed cholelithiasis but no cholecystitis; thus conservative treatment was advocated. By Day 18, pain localized to the right iliac fossa, and she had an emergency laparotomy that showed bowel ischemia and perforation of the caecum with the cause being a terminal ileal adhesional band. An extended right hemicolectomy and ileostomy was performed. Patients with significant comorbidities who are intensive care unit-dependent may still have unexpected clinical challenges. We advocate an increased clinical vigilance in this cohort for unexpected life-threatening presentations such as bowel ischemia and more specifically the cause of the bowel ischemia.

Host strain-dependent difference in susceptibility in a rat model of herpes simplex type 1 encephalitis

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biborka Bereczky-Veress ◽  
Olle Lidman ◽  
Farideh Sabri ◽  
Ivan Bednar ◽  
Fredrik Granath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Host Strain ◽  
Herpes Simplex Type ◽  
Strain Dependent

Higher glucose variability in type 1 than in type 2 diabetes patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 300-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjolein K. Sechterberger ◽  
Sigrid C.J. van Steen ◽  
Esther M.N. Boerboom ◽  
Peter H.J. van der Voort ◽  
Rob J. Bosman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Glucose Variability ◽  
Diabetes Patients

scholarly journals Lung parenchima changes in neurofibromatosis type 1

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-204
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ilic ◽  
Snezana Raljevic ◽  
Tatjana Adzic ◽  
Vesna Skodric-Trifunovic ◽  
Jelena Stanimirovic
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ◽  
Single Gene ◽  
Neurofibromatosis Type ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Neurogenic Tumors

Introduction. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as von Recklinghausen disease, is one of the most common single-gene disorders (mutation on chromosome 17q) and usually associated with cutaneous, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders in humans. NF1 is generally complicated with one or more neurobehavioral disorders or tumors located in the peripheral nervous system such as neurofibromas, peripheral nerve sheath tumor, pheochromocytoma, etc. In the available medical literature, the thoracic manifestations of NF1 have been rarely described in these patients. There are few reports about intrathoracic neurogenic tumors, kyphoscoliosis, pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis in patients with NF1. Case report. A 65-year-old female was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at the Lung Clinic of Belgrade University Clinical Center of Serbia. The patient?s general condition was poor with shortness of breath and present cyanosis. At the same time, the skin changes similar to NF1 were noticed, which were additionally documented by her medical history and diagnosed as NF1. After the application of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and other emergency respiratory medicine measures, the patient soon felt better. The parenchymal changes were viewed by subsequent X-rays and CT scanning of the thorax. Conclusion. This is a case report presenting the NF1 associated with the abnormality of lung parenchyma established during diagnostic procedures at the Intensive Care Unit, Clinic of Pulmonology.

scholarly journals Incidence and Characteristics of Infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity in Croatia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-45
Author(s):  
Mirjana Vucinovic ◽  
Ljubo Znaor ◽  
Ana Vucinovic ◽  
Vesna Capkun ◽  
Julijana Bandic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Type 1 Rop

PURPOSE: To study the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in a neonatal intensive care unit in Croatia and obtain information on risk factors associated with ROP. There have been limited studies on ROP in Croatia where the screening for ROP and its treatment is still insufficient and not introduced in many intensive care units. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 247 premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of University Hospital Split, over a 5-year period between January 2012, and December 2016. In this paper the relationship between clinical risk factors and the development of ROP was analyzed. RESULTS: The overall incidence for ROP was 23,9 % (59 infants), for Type 1 ROP was 9,3% (23 infants); for Type 2 ROP was 14,6% (36 infants). Median gestational age (GA) and birthweight (BW) were significantly lower among infants with ROP versus those without ROP (29: 23-34 vs. 31: 23-34,p<0,001 and 1,180:630-2,000 vs. 1485:590-2000, p<0,001 respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that only BW (p=0,029) and small for gestational age (SGA) (p=0,045) predicted the development of ROP. CONCLUSION: Birth weight and small for gestational age were the most significant risk factors for developing ROP. In comparison with studies from highly developed countries, infants with a much wider range of gestational age and birth weights are developing Type 1 ROP. 

scholarly journals Consenting patients for elective procedures during the pandemic: Are we consenting for risk of nosocomial COVID-19 infection

2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892110452
Author(s):  
CU Menakaya ◽  
M Durand-Hill ◽  
O Okereke ◽  
DM Eastwood
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Surgical Patients ◽  
Referral Centre ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Tertiary Referral Centre ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
The United Kingdom

Introduction: Nosocomial COVID-19 increases morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical procedures. This study assesses the consenting process in patients admitted for surgical procedures with regard to risks of contracting nosocomial COVID-19 infection during the three lockdown periods in the United Kingdom. Methods: Retrospective review of consecutive surgical patients admitted to our tertiary referral centre for surgical procedures during the lockdown periods in the United Kingdom. Data from our hospital’s electronic theatre database cross-referenced with the online surgical operative, admission and discharge records were reviewed by three independent reviewers. Discussion: A total of 180 patients (104 males and 76 females) were studied. No patients tested positive perioperatively for COVID-19. The first lockdown had a significantly larger proportion of consultants consenting (P < 0.001). Surgeons consented patients for risk of COVID-19 infection in 34.4% of cases, COVID-19-related illness in 33.9%, inpatient Intensive Care Unit (ITU) admission secondary to COVID-19 infection and risk of death due to COVID-19 in 0.0% and risk of death secondary to inpatient COVID infection in 1.1%. Conclusion: As surgical activity continues and COVID-19 persists, surgeons should be vigilant and ensure proper documentation for consent regarding COVID-19-related complications in line with the Royal College of Surgeons of England guidelines.

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