Life-threatening Respiratory Failure from H1N1 Influenza: Lessons from the Southern Cone Outbreak

2010 ◽  
pp. 203-215
Author(s):  
C. M. Luna ◽  
R. Valentini ◽  
O. Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Southern Cone ◽  
Life Threatening

Nonventilatory strategies for patients with life-threatening 2009 H1N1 influenza and severe respiratory failure

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. e74-e90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena M. Napolitano ◽  
Pauline K. Park ◽  
Krishnan Raghavendran ◽  
Robert H. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Severe Respiratory Failure ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
2009 H1n1

Life‐threatening respiratory failure from H1N1 influenza 09  (human swine influenza)

2009 ◽  
Vol 191 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A Kaufman ◽  
Graeme J Duke ◽  
Forbes McGain ◽  
Craig French ◽  
Craig Aboltins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Swine Influenza ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Life Threatening

scholarly journals Asymptomatic mediastinal extra-adrenal paraganglioma as a cause of sudden death: a case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 564-567
Author(s):  
Qiancheng Xu ◽  
Yingya Cao ◽  
Hongzhen Yin ◽  
Rongrong Wu ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Severe Hypotension ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Posterior Mediastinal ◽  
Extra Adrenal Paraganglioma

AbstractA 23-year-old female patient was referred for treatment of a posterior mediastinal tumour. There was no history of hypertension or headache and no other complaints. The patient’s blood pressure increased to 210/125 mmHg after surgically manipulating the tumour, subsequently reversing to severe hypotension (25/15 mmHg) immediately after the tumour was removed. The life-threatening and irreversible blood pressure drop was difficult to treat with fluid and vasopressors, and the patient ultimately died of cardio-respiratory failure. Asymptomatic paraganglioma can be non-functional but can also be fatal. For any lump in the thoracic cavity, paraganglioma should be ruled out.

Mediastinal teratoma presenting with respiratory distress and cardiogenic shock in a neonate

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 788-789
Author(s):  
Mila Stajevic ◽  
Ivan Dizdarevic ◽  
Igor Krunic ◽  
Vesna Topic
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Emergency Operation ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Mediastinal Teratoma ◽  
Venous Compression ◽  
Life Threatening

Abstract Mediastinal teratomas are uncommon, fast-growing thoracic tumours, which are usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence. Neonatal forms are the rarest and often present with life-threatening respiratory distress syndrome. In our case, respiratory failure in a neonate was aggravated by severe cardiogenic shock due to aortic and systemic venous compression, extreme heart displacement and rotation, necessitating an emergency operation on the first day of life.

scholarly journals Role of SatO2, PaO2/FiO2 Ratio and PaO2 to Predict Adverse Outcome in COVID-19: A Retrospective, Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11534
Author(s):  
Stefano Sartini ◽  
Laura Massobrio ◽  
Ombretta Cutuli ◽  
Paola Campodonico ◽  
Cristina Bernini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Adverse Outcome ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
The University

COVID-19 respiratory failure is a life-threatening condition. Oxygenation targets were evaluated in a non-ICU setting. In this retrospective, observational study, we enrolled all patients admitted to the University Hospital of Genoa, Italy, between 1 February and 31 May 2020 with an RT-PCR positive for SARS-CoV-2. PaO2, PaO2/FiO2 and SatO2% were collected and analyzed at time 0 and in case of admission, patients who required or not C-PAP (groups A and B) were categorized. Each measurement was correlated to adverse outcome. A total of 483 patients were enrolled, and 369 were admitted to hospital. Of these, 153 required C-PAP and 266 had an adverse outcome. Patients with PaO2 <60 and >100 had a higher rate of adverse outcome at time 0, in groups A and B (OR 2.52, 3.45, 2.01, respectively). About the PaO2/FiO2 ratio, the OR for < 300 was 3.10 at time 0, 4.01 in group A and 4.79 in group B. Similar odds were found for < 200 in any groups and < 100 except for group B (OR 11.57). SatO2 < 94% showed OR 1.34, 3.52 and 19.12 at time 0, in groups A and B, respectively. PaO2 < 60 and >100, SatO2 < 94% and PaO2/FiO2 ratio < 300 showed at least two- to three-fold correlation to adverse outcome. This may provide simple but clear targets for clinicians facing COVID-19 respiratory failure in a non ICU-setting.

scholarly journals A Case of a 34-Year-Old Female with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and Proximal Muscle Weakness

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Alex Diaz ◽  
Surit Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Proximal Muscle Weakness ◽  
Proximal Muscle ◽  
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Life Threatening Illness ◽  
Life Threatening

Wound associated botulism is an unusual presentation. Early detection of this potentially life-threatening illness can significantly shorten length of hospital stay and improve prognosis. We present a case of a 34-year-old female with a history of heroin abuse who presented to the ED with acute respiratory failure, diplopia, and proximal muscle weakness. There was early concern for wound botulism as the instigating process. After discussion with the CDC, she was given equine serum heptavalent botulism antitoxin. Laboratory analysis later confirmed our suspicion. Symptoms improved and the patient was liberated from mechanical ventilation on day 14 and discharged from the hospital on day 23.

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