Emergence of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii as the major cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care unit patients at an infectious …
…, NTT Yen, N Van Hao, HT Loan… - Journal of medical …, 2014 - microbiologyresearch.org
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious healthcare-associated infection that
affects up to 30 % of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs…
affects up to 30 % of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs…
[PDF][PDF] Microbiologic characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of Clostridium tetani isolated from wounds of patients with clinically diagnosed tetanus
JI Campbell, TM Lam, TL Huynh, SD To, TT Tran… - Am J Trop Med …, 2009 - academia.edu
Clostridium tetani is the etiologic agent of the muscle-spasming disease tetanus. Despite an
effective vaccine, tetanus is an ongoing problem in some developing countries. Diagnosis …
effective vaccine, tetanus is an ongoing problem in some developing countries. Diagnosis …
[HTML][HTML] Ventilator-associated respiratory infection in a resource-restricted setting: impact and etiology
…, J Campbell, DP Khiem, TN Quang, HT Loan… - Journal of intensive …, 2017 - Springer
Background Ventilator-associated respiratory infection (VARI) is a significant problem in
resource-restricted intensive care units (ICUs), but differences in casemix and etiology means …
resource-restricted intensive care units (ICUs), but differences in casemix and etiology means …
Effectiveness of continuous endotracheal cuff pressure control for the prevention of ventilator-associated respiratory infections: An open-label randomized, controlled …
VQ Dat, L Minh Yen, H Thi Loan… - Clinical Infectious …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background An endotracheal tube cuff pressure between 20 and 30 cmH 2 O is recommended
to prevent ventilator-associated respiratory infection (VARI). We aimed to evaluate …
to prevent ventilator-associated respiratory infection (VARI). We aimed to evaluate …
[HTML][HTML] Heart rate variability as an indicator of autonomic nervous system disturbance in tetanus
…, TD Duong, TT Kien, C Pugh, HT Loan… - The American journal …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (ANSD) is a significant cause of mortality in tetanus.
Currently, diagnosis relies on nonspecific clinical signs. Heart rate variability (HRV) may …
Currently, diagnosis relies on nonspecific clinical signs. Heart rate variability (HRV) may …
[HTML][HTML] Continuous versus intermittent endotracheal cuff pressure control for the prevention of ventilator-associated respiratory infections in Vietnam: study protocol …
Background Ventilator-associated respiratory infection (VARI) comprises ventilator-associated
pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT). Although their …
pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT). Although their …
In vitro activity of colistin in antimicrobial combination against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from patients with ventilator-associated …
…, N Van Hao, H Thi Loan… - Journal of Medical …, 2015 - microbiologyresearch.org
Acinetobacter baumannii has become one of the major infection threats in intensive care
units (ICUs) globally. Since 2008, A. baumannii has been the leading cause of ventilator-…
units (ICUs) globally. Since 2008, A. baumannii has been the leading cause of ventilator-…
[HTML][HTML] Human versus equine intramuscular antitoxin, with or without human intrathecal antitoxin, for the treatment of adults with tetanus: a 2× 2 factorial randomised …
Background Intramuscular antitoxin is recommended in tetanus treatment, but there are few
data comparing human and equine preparations. Tetanus toxin acts within the CNS, where …
data comparing human and equine preparations. Tetanus toxin acts within the CNS, where …
[HTML][HTML] Direct medical costs of tetanus, dengue, and sepsis patients in an intensive care unit in Vietnam
…, A McBride, VQ Dat, HR van Doorn, HT Loan… - Frontiers in public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Critically ill patients often require complex clinical care by highly trained staff
within a specialized intensive care unit (ICU) with advanced equipment. There are currently …
within a specialized intensive care unit (ICU) with advanced equipment. There are currently …
[HTML][HTML] Urinary catecholamine excretion, cardiovascular variability, and outcomes in tetanus
Severe tetanus is characterized by muscle spasm and cardiovascular system disturbance.
The pathophysiology of muscle spasm is relatively well understood and involves inhibition of …
The pathophysiology of muscle spasm is relatively well understood and involves inhibition of …