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Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2024 12:29
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Impact of age on the host response to sepsis in a murine model of fecal-induced peritonitis
Despite older adults being more vulnerable to sepsis, most preclinical research on sepsis has been conducted using young animals. This results in decreased scientific validity since age is an independent predi...
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Individualised flow-controlled ventilation reduces applied mechanical power and improves ventilation efficiency in a porcine intra-abdominal hypertension model
Aim of this study was to evaluate feasibility and effects of individualised flow-controlled ventilation (FCV), based on compliance guided pressure settings, compared to standard of pressure-controlled ventilat...
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The association between coronary artery calcification and vectorcardiography in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: the Maastricht Intensive Care COVID cohort
Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is associated with poor outcome in critically ill patients. A deterioration in cardiac conduction and loss of myocardial tissue could be an underlying cause. Vectorcardiogra...
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Six methods to determine expiratory time constants in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective observational physiology study
Expiratory time constant (τ) objectively assesses the speed of exhalation and can guide adjustments of the respiratory rate and the I:E ratio with the goal of achieving complete exhalation. Multiple methods of ob...
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Glucocorticoid use in acute respiratory failure from pulmonary causes and association with early changes in the systemic host immune response
Glucocorticoids are commonly used in patients with or at-risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but optimal use remains unclear despite well-conducted clinical trials. We performed a secondary an...
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Can we rely on “calibrated” central venous pressure to measure pleural pressure at the bedside?
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Esmolol increases the fecal abundance of Lactobacillus in a rat model of sepsis
Disorders of the gut microbiome could be responsible for the progression of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. In this study, we examined the effect of esmolol on the gut microbiome in a rat model of sepsis ...
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Development of personalized non-invasive ventilation masks for critically ill children: a bench study
Obtaining a properly fitting non-invasive ventilation (NIV) mask to treat acute respiratory failure is a major challenge, especially in young children and patients with craniofacial abnormalities. Personalizat...
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Lung- and diaphragm-protective strategies in acute respiratory failure: an in silico trial
Lung- and diaphragm-protective (LDP) ventilation may prevent diaphragm atrophy and patient self-inflicted lung injury in acute respiratory failure, but feasibility is uncertain. The objectives of this study we...
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BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of respiratory failure stemming from various underlying conditions that ultimately lead to inflammation and lung fibrosis. Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal mo...
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Association between intravenous fluid administration and endothelial glycocalyx shedding in humans: a systematic review
Several studies have demonstrated associations between greater rate/volume of intravenous (IV) fluid administration and poorer clinical outcomes. One postulated mechanism for harm from exogenous fluids is shed...
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Sepsis and obesity: a scoping review of diet-induced obesity murine models
Sepsis, the life-threatening host response to infection, is a major cause of mortality. Obesity increases vulnerability to sepsis; however, some degree of obesity may be protective, called the “obesity paradox...
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Correspondence regarding the article by Murugan et al. on “Precision net ultrafiltration dosing in continuous kidney replacement therapy: a practical approach”
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Response Letter to: Correspondence regarding the article by Murugan et al on Precision net ultrafiltration dosing in continuous kidney replacement therapy: a practical approach
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The impact of ECPELLA on haemodynamics and global oxygen delivery: a comprehensive simulation of biventricular failure
ECPELLA, a combination of veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and Impella, a percutaneous left ventricular (LV) assist device, has emerged as a novel therapeutic option in patients wi...
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HS-GC–MS analysis of volatile organic compounds after hyperoxia-induced oxidative stress: a validation study
Exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly hydrocarbons from oxidative stress-induced lipid peroxidation, are associated with hyperoxia exposure. However, important heterogeneity amongst identifie...
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Mesenchymal stem cells-based therapies for severe ARDS with ECMO: a review
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the primary cause of respiratory failure in critically ill patients. Despite remarkable therapeutic advances in recent years, ARDS remains a life-threatening clini...
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Positive end-expiratory pressure limits inspiratory effort through modulation of the effort-to-drive ratio: an experimental crossover study
How assisted spontaneous breathing should be used during acute respiratory distress syndrome is questioned. Recent evidence suggests that high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) may limit the risk of pati...
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Validation of a low-cost continuous renal replacement therapy dialysate fluid controller for experimental purposes
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) support is crucial for critically ill patients and it is underexplored in specific situations. Experimental CRRT offers a means to gain insights into these scenarios...
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Understanding the pathophysiology of acute critical illness: translational lessons from zebrafish models
The models used to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms of acute critical illness are not limited to mammalian species. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a popular model organism for studying diseases due t...
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Recombinant antithrombin attenuates acute kidney injury associated with rhabdomyolysis: an in vivo animal study
Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the destruction and necrosis of skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in acute kidney injury (AKI). Recombinant antithrombin (rAT) has DNA repair and vascular endothelial-protect...
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Estimation of normal lung weight index in healthy female domestic pigs
Lung weight is an important study endpoint to assess lung edema in porcine experiments on acute respiratory distress syndrome and ventilatory induced lung injury. Evidence on the relationship between lung–body...
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Validation of an alternative technique for RQ estimation in anesthetized pigs
Respiratory quotient (RQ) is an important variable when assessing metabolic status in intensive care patients. However, analysis of RQ requires cumbersome technical equipment. The aim of the current study was ...
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Current clinical practice in using adjunctive extracorporeal blood purification in sepsis and septic shock: results from the ESICM “EXPLORATION” survey
Despite a lack of clear evidence extracorporeal blood purification (EBP) is increasingly used as an adjunctive treatment in septic shock based on its biological plausibility. However, current state of praxis a...
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Estimating the change in pleural pressure using the change in central venous pressure in various clinical scenarios: a pig model study
We have previously reported a simple correction method for estimating pleural pressure (Ppl) using central venous pressure (CVP). However, it remains unclear whether this method is applicable to patients with ...
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Immunophenotyping patients with sepsis and underlying haematological malignancy reveals defects in monocyte and lymphocyte function
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Doxycycline reduces liver and kidney injuries in a rat hemorrhagic shock model
Hemorrhagic shock (HS), which causes insufficient tissue perfusion, can result in multiple organ failure (MOF) and death. This study aimed to evaluate whether doxycycline (DOX) protects cardiovascular, kidney,...
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Mastering the brain in critical conditions: an update
Acute brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury and ischemic and hemorragic stroke, are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. While characterized by clearly distict primary events—vascular da...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2024 12:1 -
Metabolic disturbances potentially attributable to clogging during continuous renal replacement therapy
Clogging is characterized by a progressive impairment of transmembrane patency in renal replacement devices and occurs due to obstruction of pores by unknown molecules. If citrate-based anti-coagulation is use...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:99 -
The effect of inspiratory rise time on mechanical power calculations in pressure control ventilation: dynamic approach
Mechanical power may serve as a valuable parameter for predicting ventilation-induced injury in mechanically ventilated patients. Over time, several equations have been developed to calculate power in both vol...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:98 -
A model of hemodialysis after acute kidney injury in rats
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequent among critically ill patients. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is often required to deal with severe complications of AKI. This technique is however associated with side e...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:97 -
Capillary leak and endothelial permeability in critically ill patients: a current overview
Capillary leak syndrome (CLS) represents a phenotype of increased fluid extravasation, resulting in intravascular hypovolemia, extravascular edema formation and ultimately hypoperfusion. While endothelial perm...
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Publisher Correction: ESICM LIVES 2023
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Phrenic nerve stimulation to prevent diaphragmatic dysfunction and ventilator-induced lung injury
Side effects of mechanical ventilation, such as ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD) and ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), occur frequently in critically ill patients. Phrenic nerve stimula...
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Pressure-support compared with pressure-controlled ventilation mitigates lung and brain injury in experimental acute ischemic stroke in rats
We aimed to evaluate the pulmonary and cerebral effects of low-tidal volume ventilation in pressure-support (PSV) and pressure-controlled (PCV) modes at two PEEP levels in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:93 -
Time spent above optimal cerebral perfusion pressure is not associated with failure to improve in outcome in traumatic brain injury
Optimal cerebral perfusion pressure (CPPopt) has emerged as a promising personalized medicine approach to the management of moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though literature demonstrating its ...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:92 -
Muscle ultrasound shear wave elastography for detection of early onset lower limb ischemia in patients with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Limb ischemia or compartment syndrome, requiring surgery, are some of the frequent cannula-related complications in patients supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). The purp...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:91 -
Comment on: Effects of changes in trunk inclination on ventilatory efficiency in ARDS patients: quasi‑experimental study
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:90 -
Identifying a target group for selenium supplementation in high-risk cardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of the SUSTAIN CSX trial
Recent data from the randomized SUSTAIN CSX trial could not confirm clinical benefits from perioperative selenium treatment in high-risk cardiac surgery patients. Underlying reasons may involve inadequate bios...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:89 -
Interobserver reliability for manual analysis of sidestream darkfield videomicroscopy clips after resizing in ImageJ
Direct assessment of microcirculatory function remains a critical care research tool but approaches for analysis of microcirculatory videomicroscopy clips are shifting from manual to automated algorithms, with...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:88 -
Pathophysiological implications of ventriculoarterial coupling in septic shock
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:87 -
Robotic-assisted early mobilization and virtual reality: a perspective on innovative support strategies for critically ill patients
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:86 -
Circulating endothelial extracellular vesicle signatures correspond with ICU requirement: an exploratory study in COVID-19 patients
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) represent nanometer-sized, subcellular spheres, that are released from almost any cell type and carry a wide variety of biologically relevant cargo. In severe cases of coronavirus ...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:85 -
Impact of critical illness on cholesterol and fatty acids: insights into pathophysiology and therapeutic targets
Critical illness is characterized by a hypercatabolic response encompassing endocrine and metabolic alterations. Not only the uptake, synthesis and metabolism of glucose and amino acids is majorly affected, bu...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:84 -
Precision net ultrafiltration dosing in continuous kidney replacement therapy: a practical approach
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:83 -
Understanding the mechanisms of ventilator-induced lung injury using animal models
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving therapy in several clinical situations, promoting gas exchange and providing rest to the respiratory muscles. However, mechanical ventilation may cause hemodynamic insta...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:82 -
Ultra-low tidal volume ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation shows no mitigating effect on pulmonary end-organ damage compared to standard ventilation: insights from a porcine model
This study aimed to determine whether ultra-low tidal volume ventilation (ULTVV) applied during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compared with standard ventilation (intermittent positive pressure ventilatio...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:81 -
Agreement of pCO2 in venous to arterial blood gas conversion models in undifferentiated emergency patients
Venous blood gas sampling has replaced arterial sampling in many critically ill patients, though interpretation of venous pCO2 still remains a challenge. Lemoël et al., Farkas and Zeserson et al. have proposed mo...
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:80 -
Body position to optimize mechanics in ARDS: to which degree does the angle matter?
Citation: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2023 11:79
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