Clinical Meaning of Early Oxygenation Improvement in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome under Prolonged Prone Positioning
Kwangha Lee, Mi-Young Kim, Jung-Wan Yoo, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(1):58-65. Published online February 26, 2010
Background/AimsVentilating patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the prone position has been shown to improve arterial oxygenation, but prolonged prone positioning frequently requires continuous deep sedation, which may be harmful to patients. We evaluated..
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Blood Stream Infections by Candida glabrata and Candida krusei: A Single-Center Experience
Hee Kyoung Choi, Su Jin Jeong, Han Sung Lee, Bum Sik Chin, Suk Hoon Choi, Sang Hoon Han, Myung Soo Kim, Chang Oh Kim, Jun Yong Choi, Young Goo Song, June Myung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):263-269. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsThe increasing incidence of Candida glabrata and Candida krusei infections is a significant problem because they are generally more resistant to fluconazole. We compared the risk factors associated with C. glabrata
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Outcomes and Prognostic Factors for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia that Requires Mechanical Ventilation
Jin Hwa Lee, Yon Ju Ryu, Eun Mi Chun, Jung Hyun Chang
Korean J Intern Med. 2007;22(3):157-163. Published online September 30, 2007
BackgroundCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a common and serious condition worldwide. The mortality from severe CAP remains high, and this has reached 50% in some series. This study was conducted to determine the mortality and predictors that contribute to in-hospital..
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Is Hypercapnea a Predictor of Better Survival in the Patients who Underwent Mechanical Ventilation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Joo Hun Park, Younsuck Koh, Chae-Man Lim, Sang-Bum Hong, Yeon Mok Oh, Tae Sun Shim, Sang Do Lee, Woo Sung Kim, Dong Soon Kim, Won Dong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(1):1-9. Published online March 30, 2006
BackgroundThere are contradictory reports concerning hypercapnia as a predictor of a better outcome in COPD. This study examined the clinical implications of hypercapnea in COPD patients (M:F = 59:19) who required mechanical ventilation. Methods..
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Development and validation of novel simple prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean intensive care units using national insurance claims data
Ah Young Leem, Soyul Han, Kyung Soo Chung, Su Hwan Lee, Moo Suk Park, Bora Lee, Young Sam Kim
Received October 7, 2022 Accepted November 27, 2023 Published online April 19, 2024
Background/Aims: Intensive care unit (ICU) quality is largely determined by the mortality rate. Therefore, we aimed to develop and validate a novel prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean ICUs, using national insurance claims data.
Methods: Data were obtained from the health insurance c..
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