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Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
ISSN 2146-6416 · Turkish Society of Intensive Care · 307 articles in the index
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Status Epilepticus: A Practical Guide for Intensivists
This review explores the pathophysiology of status epilepticus in adults, along with its incidence and key clinical considerations. We present a comprehensive treatment approach, emphasizing both emergent and urgent therapies. Additionally, we examine the role of newer agents such as clobazam and…
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Anemia Development and Retrospective Evaluation of Blood Transfusions in Patients in Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit
Objective: Anemia is a common problem of critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICU). This retrospective single-center study. We aimed to investigate the incidence of anemia and transfusions, transfusion-related risks, and clinical outcomes. We also investigated the contribution of the…
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Sleep Disturbances Associated with Delirium in Conscious Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Objective: The primary aim of the study was to analyse the relationship between subjective sleep quality assessed with the numeric rating scale (NRS) and the presence of delirium identified with both the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) and intensive care delirium…
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Which Crystaloid Fluid Should be Used for the Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Objective: We aimed to compare the advantages and disadvantages of saline (0.9% NACI) and balanced crystalloid (Isolene or Lactated ringer) solutions in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively on 80 patients (saline=31, balanced=49)…
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Factors Affecting Mortality in COVID-19
Objective: Determining the factors affecting mortality may be pivotal in terms of improving survival in the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). The aim of this study was to determine the demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics of COVID-19 patients and the factors affecting intensive…
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Which Measures and Parameters of Heart Rate Variability Analysis may be Useful for Early Detection and Predicting Prognosis of Sepsis? A Systematic Review
Sepsis causes a series of pathological changes, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and thermoregulation. These changes alter heart rate variability (HRV). Even without any changes in the vital signs or clinical presentation of the disease, HRV may still be altered due to sympathetic nervous…
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Evaluation of Enteral Nutrition Applications in Pediatric Intensive Care Units in Türkiye
Objective: Enteral nutrition practices in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in Türkiye and all around the world are mostly performed in accordance with an expert opinion due to the inadequacy of evidence-based practices. Therefore, different approaches are observed in enteral nutrition…
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Potential Drug-Drug Interaction Detection Using the UpToDate Mobile Application in Intensive Care: A Retrospective, Observational Study
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of potential drug-drug interactions (pDDI) and the effect of the number of drugs used on pDDIs using the UpToDate drug interactions application. Materials and Methods: Patients aged >12 years who were treated in the intensive care unit for 3…
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Analysis of Medication Inventory System for Intensive Care Unit: A Hospital Example
Objective: Optimizing health benefits becomes essential given the limitations of universal healthcare resources. Therefore, this study aims to conduct an always, better, and control (ABC) and vital, essential, and desirable (VED) analysis of medications in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a…
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Comparison of USCOM and PiCCO Cardiac Output Measurements in Intensive Care Unit
Objective: In the management of haemodynamically unstable patients, cardiac output (CO) measurement provides clinicians with important data on organ tissue perfusion. This measurement can be performed by pulse-induced contour cardiac output (PiCCO) using thermodilution method, which is a less…
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Could SARS-CoV-2 Sepsis Be a Different Phenotype of Sepsis? COVID-19 Pneumosepsis with Its Similarities and Differences
Objective: By comparing viral sepsis caused by SARS CoV-2 with pneumosepsis caused by other pathogens, we aimed to compare the pathogen– host relationship, organ damage affecting the clinic, and similar and different features of the two types of sepsis. Materials and Methods: A total of 414…
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Effect of Music Therapy and Sound Isolation on the Comfort of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Objective: This study was conducted experimentally to examine the effect of music therapy and sound isolation on the comfort of mechanically ventilated patients. Materials and Methods:The study was conducted in the anesthesiology and reanimation intensive care unit of a university hospital between…
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Convalescent Plasma Therapy in Severe and Critical COVID-19
Objective: Relevant studies have suggested that the administration of convalescent plasma (CP) collected from COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the infection and whose plasma contains antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 is safe and may be effective in treating COVID-19 patients. The present study…
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Investigation of the Effect of Laboratory Values of ICU Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 During Hospitalization on Their Symptoms After Discharge
Objective: It is known that coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19), patients continue to have symptoms, respiratory system insufficiency and loss of functional status in the post-COVID period after dischargefrom the hospital. Materials and Methods: A total of 101 patients who…
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Radiation Safety Practices and Improvement of Knowledge Level in Intensive Care Unit Working Conditions: An Experimental Study on Nurses
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of radiation safety training developed for nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on a total of 144 nurses working in the neonatal and pediatric ICUs of two different…
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The Prognostic Value of Antithrombin Levels in COVID-19 Patients on Intensive Care Unit Admission
Objective: Hypercoagulopathy related to hyperinflammation may be responsible for mortality and organ failure in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients. Abnormal coagulation profiles were associated with poor outcomes. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of antithrombin…
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A Prediction Model for Severe COVID-19 Infection and Intensive Care Unit Admission in Pregnant Women
Objective: This study developed a prediction model that can predict the intensive care admission of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pregnant and postpartum women. Materials and Methods: The study was retrospective and single-center and was conducted with pregnant and postpartum patients 18…
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Investigation of Opinions of Nurses Working in Surgical Intensive Care Units about the Participation of Family Members in the Care of Patients during the Dying Process: A Cross-sectional Design
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the opinions of nurses working in surgical intensive care units (S-ICU) about the participation of family members (FM) in the care of patients during the dying process. Materials and Methods: Ethical approval was obtained before starting the…
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How Long Should the Prone Position be Applied in the Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 ARDS?
Objective: The importance of prone positioning has increased with the density of coronavirus disease-2019-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (C-ARDS) during the pandemic process. It is aimed to investigate the effect of prolonged duration of prone positioning in C-ARDS patients on the…
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Predicting Mechanical Ventilation, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Comparison of Seven Different Scoring Systems
Objective: In this study, we investigated whether scoring systems determine COVID- 19 severity. Materials and Methods: COVID-19 patients hospitalized between 01.09.2020 and 31.04.2021 were retrospectively assessed. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS), Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), Rapid…