Elevated methaemoglobin in a critically ill patient as a result of hydrogen peroxide exposure: A case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Mian ◽  
Hans Krabbe ◽  
Regine J. H. M. Drie‐Pierik ◽  
Vera Silderhuis ◽  
Albertus Beishuizen
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patient

Fever

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-87
Author(s):  
Richard Henker ◽  
Karen K. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Critically Ill Patient ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Patient Morbidity ◽  
Salient Points ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Fever Management ◽  
Planning Intervention

Fever occurs frequently in critically ill patients and requires knowledgeable assessment and treatment by critical care nurses. Fever can result from infection or inflammation and should be differentiated from simple hyperthermia. Although temperature measurement and fever management are not often priorities in the management of a critically ill patient, the physiologic consequences of fever may affect patient morbidity. This article defines and describes fever and its pathophysiology. An evidence-based plan of care for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the patient with fever is outlined, using levels of recommendation based on the strength of the available evidence. A case study is presented to illustrate application to clinical practice. Commentary about the case is provided to review the salient points of care.

COVID-19–Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis in the Critical Care Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-403
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Livermore
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
The United States ◽  
Critically Ill Patient ◽  
Pulmonary Aspergillosis ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Taste And Smell

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 20, 2020. Most infected individuals experience a mild illness with loss of taste and smell, body aches, fatigue, cough, and fever. However, about 5% of patients become critically ill and experience more serious symptoms such as respiratory distress, pulmonary emboli, or even multisystem organ failure. Those who become critically ill with COVID-19 are at high risk for superinfections, including pulmonary, bloodstream, and urinary tract infections. Invasive aspergillosis is emerging as a serious secondary pulmonary infection in patients with COVID-19 who experience respiratory distress syndrome. If these patients are not accurately diagnosed and subsequently treated, the infection can be fatal. This case study describes COVID-19–associated pulmonary aspergillosis in the critically ill patient.

Complicated investigation of adrenal incidentaloma in a critically ill patient - a case study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Kratochvilova ◽  
Petr Wohl ◽  
Lenka Hoskova ◽  
Jiri Kettner ◽  
Jana Vrbska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Adrenal Incidentaloma ◽  
Critically Ill Patient

Diarrhea

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Valerie K. Sabol ◽  
Karen K. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patient ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Salient Points ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Planning Intervention

Diarrhea is one of many symptoms that may complicate the hospitalization of a critically ill patient. Diarrhea is caused by a variety of etiologies; identifying the etiology aids in the appropriate selection of interventions. Care of the patient with diarrhea should be guided by the evidence and best practices available in the literature. This article defines and describes diarrhea and its pathophysiology. An evidence-based plan of care for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the patient with diarrhea is presented, using levels of recommendation based on the strength of the available evidence. A case study is presented to illustrate application to clinical practice. Commentary about the case is provided to review salient points of care.

scholarly journals A pharmacokinetic case study of intravenous posaconazole in a critically ill patient with hypoalbuminaemia receiving continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fekade B. Sime ◽  
Janine Stuart ◽  
Jenie Butler ◽  
Therese Starr ◽  
Steven C. Wallis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patient

The timing of tracheostomy in critically ill patient

ORL ro ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (35) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Liliana Mirea ◽  
Raluca Ungureanu ◽  
Daniel Mirea ◽  
Mirela Țigliș ◽  
Ioana Cristina Grințescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patient
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