Aims and Objective To identify clinical indicators of septic shock in critical care patients.
Background The identification of clinical indicators of septic shock is relevant to avoid clinical …

BACKGROUND: Prone positioning is used for patients with ARDS undergoing invasive
mechanical ventilation; its effectiveness in nonventilated awake patients is unclear. We aimed to …

Background Sepsis is a systemic inflammation caused by severe infection. It is a life-threatening
condition, progresses rapidly, and affects multiple system functions. An evidence-based …

Background: Prone positioning is an established evidence-based practice for acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), …

Objective: To describe fluid resuscitation practices in Brazilian intensive care units and to
compare them with those of other countries participating in the Fluid-TRIPS. Methods: This was …

… Ministério da Saúde (MS). Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Programa Nacional de DST
… Ministério da Saúde (MS). Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Programa Nacional de DST e …

Background Septic encephalopathy (SE) is a frequent complication in severe sepsis. Here
we have explored the role of NADPH oxidase in different aspects of SE pathophysiology. We …

Background Several preclinical and clinical reports indicate a significant role for systemic
inflammation in chronic neurodegenerative diseases [1], with commitment of different brain …

Background The cardiovascular dysfunction of sepsis/septic shock is characterized by
hypotension, tachycardia/bradycardia, endothelial dysfunction and hyporesponsiveness to …

Background Sepsis is the main cause of death in ICUs all over the world. Early detection of
the pathogen is essential for appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Materials and methods To …