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Study objective: In order to assess the effects of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in preventing early-onset lung edema from occurring after lung transplantation, we measured extravascular lung water (EVLW) in [...]

Study objective: To compare the ability of dopamine and norepinephrine to reverse hemodynamic and metabolic abnormalities of human hyperdynamic septic shock. Design: Prospective, double-blind, randomized trial. Setting: An ICU in [...]

Study Objective: To investigate the safety of total intravenous anesthesia and spontaneous assisted ventilation during interventional rigid bronchoscopy (IRB). Design: Prospective, noncomparative study. Setting: A university hospital thoracic endoscopy and [...]

Study Objective: To compare the thermal and humidification capacity of three heated hot water systems (HHWSs) and two heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) in ICU patients submitted to minute ventilation [...]

A prospective, randomized, controlled study was undertaken to compare the Pall Ultipor breathing circuit filter (PUBCF), a heat-and-moisture exchanger, and heated hot water systems (HHWSs) in ICU patients submitted to [...]

The development of an early-onset pneumonia (EOP), occurring within the first 72 hours after admission, represents a critical event in severe thoracic trauma population. The aim of this study was to determine risk factors associated with the occurrence of this complication in this specific population.

Prospective study of phospholipase A2activity in the serum and intervertebral discs of patients undergoing surgery for sciatica due to disc herniation.

To compare the thermal and humidification capacity of three heated hot water systems (HHWSs) and two heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) in ICU patients submitted to minute ventilation >10 L/min. Design; Prospective, controlled, randomized, not blinded study.