ContextAlthough electrophysiologic and histologic neuromuscular abnormalities are common
in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, the clinical incidence of ICU-acquired neuromuscular …

Objective: High pressures or volumes may increase the risk of barotrauma in the acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Methods: The first part of the study analyzed data from a …

Objectives Co-morbid conditions including risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and left
ventricular dysfunction are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

Objective: To investigate the effect of norepinephrine on static (right atrial pressure, pulmonary
artery occlusion pressure) and dynamic (pulse pressure variation and arterial systolic …

The use of helium–oxygen (HeO 2 ) was tested in combination with noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
in 10 patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…

Objectives To document the effects of dobutamine on standard hemodynamics and right
ventricular (RV) performance in patients exhibiting pulmonary edema following severe scorpion …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak in December
2019, causing millions of deaths all over the world, and the lack of specific treatment for …

Background This study was initiated to evaluate, for the first time, the performance and quality
of the influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance system in Tunisia. Methods The evaluation …

After tracheal extubation, upper and total airway resistances may frequently be increased
resulting in an increase in inspiratory effort to breathe. We tested whether breathing a helium-…

Objective To evaluate the effects of scorpion venom and antivenom in experimental
envenomation. Design Prospective, controlled animal study. Setting University research laboratory …