scholarly journals Protocol for the pBDG2 Study: Prospective Evaluation of 1.3-β-D-Glucan in the Peritoneal Fluid for the Diagnosis of Intra-Abdominal Candidiasis in Critically Ill Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-203
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Novy ◽  
François-Xavier Laithier ◽  
Jeremie Riviere ◽  
Thomas Remen ◽  
Marie-Reine Losser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Peritoneal Fluid ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Abdominal Infection ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Intra Abdominal Infection ◽  
Abdominal Candidiasis

Background: The delayed diagnosis of the presence of Candida in severe intra-abdominal infections exposes patients to an increased risk of mortality. The prevalence of intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC) varies with the type of intra-abdominal infection, the underlying conditions and the presence of risk factors for Candida infection. This study aims to evaluate the interest of the measure of 1.3-β-D-glucan (BDG) in the peritoneal fluid for the early diagnosis of IAC. Methods and analysis: This is a prospective multicenter (n = 5) non-interventional study, focusing on all critically ill patients with an intra-abdominal infection requiring intra-abdominal surgery. The primary objective is to assess the diagnostic performance of the BDG measured in the peritoneal fluid for the early detection of IAC using the Candida culture as the gold standard. The secondary objective is to report the prevalence of IAC in the selected population. This study aims to enroll 200 patients within 48 months. By estimating the prevalence of IAC in the selected population at 30%, 50 patients with IAC (cases) are expected. These 50 IAC cases will be matched with 50 non-IAC patients (as a control group). The peritoneal BDG will be measured a posteriori in all of these 100 selected patients. This article presents the protocol and the current status of the study. Only the prevalence of IAC is reported as preliminary result.

scholarly journals Risk Potential for Organ Dysfunction Associated with Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy (SBT) in Critically Ill Patients with Hemodynamic Worsening

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiehua Wang ◽  
Lingxian Yi ◽  
Hua Zhang ◽  
Tianhao Wang ◽  
Jingjing Xi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Metabolic Acidosis ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Organ Dysfunction ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Bicarbonate Therapy ◽  
Risk Potential

Abstract Background: The role of sodium bicarbonate therapy (SBT) remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate whether hemodynamic status before SBT contributed to the heterogeneous outcomes associated with SBT in acute critically ill patients.Methods: We obtained data from patients with metabolic acidosis from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-III database. Propensity score matching (PSM) was applied to match the SBT group with the control group. Logistic regression and Cox regression were used to analyze a composite of newly “developed or exacerbated organ dysfunction” (d/eOD) within 7 days of ICU admission and 28-day mortality associated with SBT for metabolic acidosis.Results: A total of 1765 patients with metabolic acidosis were enrolled, and 332 pairs obtained by PSM were applied to the final analyses in the study. An increased incidence of newly d/eOD was observed in the SB group compared with the control group (54.8% vs 44.6%, p<0.01). Multivariable logistic regression indicated that the adjusted OR of SBT for this composite outcome was no longer significant [OR (95% CI): 1.39 (0.9, 1.85); p=0.164]. This effect of SBT did not change with the quintiles stratified by pH. Interestingly, SBT was associated with an increased risk of the composite of newly d/eOD in the subgroup of patients with worsening hemodynamics before SBT [adjusted OR (95% CI): 3.6 (1.84, 7.22), p< 0.001]. Moreover, the risk potential for this composite of outcomes was significantly increased in patients characterized by both worsening [adjusted OR (95% CI): 2.91 (1.54, 5.47), p< 0.001] and unchanged hemodynamics [adjusted OR (95% CI): 1.94 (1.01, 3.72), p=0.046) compared to patients with improved hemodynamics before SBT. Our study failed to demonstrate an association between SBT and 28-day mortality in acute critically ill patients with metabolic acidosis.Conclusions: Our findings suggested that SBT for metabolic acidosis was associated with an increased risk potential for subsequent d/eOD, while the hemodynamic status remained unstable during the acute phase of critical illness.

Determination of 1,3-β-D-glucan in the peritoneal fluid for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal candidiasis in critically ill patients: a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Novy ◽  
François-Xavier Laithier ◽  
Marie-Claire Machouart ◽  
Eliane Albuisson ◽  
Philippe Guerci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Peritoneal Fluid ◽  
Abdominal Candidiasis

Epidemiology and outcomes of source control procedures in critically ill patients with intra-abdominal infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten van de Groep ◽  
Tessa L. Verhoeff ◽  
Diana M. Verboom ◽  
Lieuwe D. Bos ◽  
Marcus J. Schultz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Abdominal Infection ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Intra Abdominal Infection

scholarly journals Evaluation of the risk of acute kidney injury with the use of piperacillin/tazobactam among adult critically ill patients

Infection ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 741-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed O. Saad ◽  
Adham M. Mohamed ◽  
Hassan A. Mitwally ◽  
Ahmed A. Shible ◽  
Ali Ait Hssain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Outcome Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Medical Intensive Care

Abstract Purpose Piperacillin/tazobactam (PT), when combined with vancomycin, is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). It is not known whether PT alone is associated with a higher incidence of AKI compared to other β-lactams among critically ill patients. The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of AKI associated with the use of PT to other β-lactams among adult critically ill patients Methods This retrospective study was conducted in the surgical and the medical intensive care units at two hospitals within Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar and included adult critically ill patients who received at least one dose of anti-pseudomonal β-lactams. The primary outcome was acute kidney injury, defined using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Multiple logistic regression with adjustment for pre-specified potential confounders was used for the primary outcome analysis. Results A total of 669 patients were included in the analysis: 507 patients in the PT group and 162 patients in the control (meropenem/cefepime) group. AKI occurred in 136 (26.8%) members of the PT group and 38 (23.5%) members of the control group [odds ratio (OR) 1.2; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.79–1.8]. The results were not significantly altered after adjusting for the pre-specified potential confounders (adjusted OR 1.38; 95% CI 0.88–2.15). Conclusion In this study, PT was not associated with a higher risk of AKI compared to cefepime or meropenem among adult critically ill patients.

Risk factors for acute kidney injury in critically ill patients with complicated intra-abdominal infection

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 104-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Suarez-de-la-Rica ◽  
Víctor Anillo ◽  
Ana Montero ◽  
Carmen Hernandez-Gancedo ◽  
Araceli Lopez-Tofiño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Abdominal Infection ◽  
Intra Abdominal Infection

scholarly journals Effect of applying nurses driven electrolyte repletion protocol on electrolyte disturbances control among critically ill patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Mohamed E. Abdelgawad ◽  
Nadia T. Ahmed ◽  
Ahmed M. Elmenshawy
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Electrolyte Disturbances ◽  
Electrolyte Loss

Background and objective: Electrolyte disturbances remain a common lifesaving issue in the intensive care units. They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. They are mostly resulted secondary to critical illness itself or associated treatment modalities. Therefore, electrolytes repletion should be done effectively and timely. This could be ensured using nurse driven protocols rather than traditional methods of repletion. These protocols are nurse initiated and collaboratively developed. They have been shown to improve patient care outcomes through the provision of high quality care. They are increasingly being used in the critical care setting. Objective: Determine the effect of applying nurses driven electrolytes repletion protocol on electrolytes disturbance control among critically ill patients.Methods: Quasi experimental research design was used. Sixty two critically ill patients with electrolytes loss were enrolled in the study at Alexandria Main University Hospital intensive care units, Egypt. All episodes of electrolyte loss were evaluated. Repletion of electrolyte loss was done according to unit routine for the control group and nurses driven electrolytes repletion protocol for the study group. Episodes of electrolyte disturbances, adverse events and timing of repletion were evaluated.Results: Neurological disorders represent the most encountered diagnosis. The most common cause of electrolyte loss in was the use of diuretics. Furthermore, there was a highly statistical difference between the two groups as regard electrolytes levels, effectiveness and timing of replacement.Conclusions: Application of nurses driven electrolyte repletion protocol resulted in improvements in the effectiveness and timeliness of electrolyte replacement.

scholarly journals Serum Procalcitonin Level and Mortality Risk in Critically ill Patients with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 1967-1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Li ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Shumei Li
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Mortality Risk ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Prognostic Role ◽  
Procalcitonin Level ◽  
Increased Risk

Background/Aims: The prognostic role of serum procalcitonin level in critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia was unclear. The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between serum procalcitonin level and mortality risk in critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Methods: Data of critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia were retrospectively collected. Demographics, comorbidities, and serum procalcitonin level were extracted from electronic medical records. The primary outcome was mortality within two months after diagnosis. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed to assess the prognostic role of serum procalcitonin level in those patients. Results: A total of 115 critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia were enrolled in our study. Serum procalcitonin level was not associated with age, gender, or other comorbidities. Univariate Cox regression model showed that high serum procalcitonin level was associated increased risk of morality within 2 months after diagnosis (OR = 2.32, 95% CI 1.25-4.31, P = 0.008). Multivariable Cox regression model showed that high serum procalcitonin level was independently associated increased risk of morality within 2 months after diagnosis (OR = 2.38, 95% CI 1.26-4.50, P = 0.008). Conclusion: High serum procalcitonin level is an independent prognostic biomarker of mortality risk in critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia, and it's a promising biomarker of prognosis in critically ill patients.

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