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

Pulmonary aspergilloma: from classification to management

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hicham Harmouchi ◽  
Rabiou Sani ◽  
Ibrahim Issoufou ◽  
Marouane Lakranbi ◽  
Yassine Ouadnouni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Severe Respiratory Failure ◽  
Poor General Condition ◽  
Thoracic Computed Tomography ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pulmonary Aspergilloma ◽  
Pulmonary Cavity

Pulmonary aspergilloma is a form of aspergillosis characterized by the colonization of a preexisting pulmonary cavity, most often of tuberculosis origin. Clinical symptoms are predominately hemoptysis that can be life-threatening, and thoracic computed tomography can distinguish simple from complex pulmonary aspergilloma. The best therapeutic option remains surgery which allows surgical resection of the mycetoma and the underlying cavity. Nonsurgical treatment is performed in inoperable patients because of severe respiratory failure or a poor general condition.

scholarly journals Novel Influenza H1N1 in Pregnancy: Report of a Diagnosed Case in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Maliha Rashid ◽  
Rawshan Ara ◽  
Nasrin Akhter
Keyword(s):  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Swine Flu ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
2009 H1n1 ◽  
Pandemic Flu ◽  
Antiviral Medications ◽  
Influenza H1n1 ◽  
In Pregnancy

Category C pandemic flu 2009 {H1N1 influenza), the disease that has reached pandemic proportions, holds everyone at risk today H1N1 influenza and pregnancy together, poses a greater risk for pregnant women and this deserves special attention. A swine flu pregnancy can be life threatening for both the mother and the baby. During the current pandemic of H1N1 influenza, few cases of H1N1 have been reported in pregnancy cases. We report one interesting case of H1N1 influenza, which was the only confirmed case of H1N1 Flu who survived with pregnancy in Bangladesh. Widespread vaccination, when available, prompt diagnosis, and adequate treatment with antiviral medications when infection occurs can save the life of the mother and the baby. Keywords: Novel influenza H1N1; pregnancy Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2009; Vol. 24(2) : 75-78   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v24i2.8533

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 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Refractory Respiratory Failure Secondary to 2009 H1N1 Influenza A

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (7) ◽  
pp. 941-946 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Turner ◽  
K. J. Rehder ◽  
S. L. Peterson-Carmichael ◽  
C. P. Ozment ◽  
M. S. Al-Hegelan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
2009 H1n1

scholarly journals Kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses pre- and post- COVID-19 convalescent plasma transfusion in patients with severe respiratory failure: an observational case-control study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew N. Klein ◽  
Elizabeth Wenqian Wang ◽  
Paul Zimand ◽  
Heather Beauchamp ◽  
Caitlin Donis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Ecmo Support ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Severe Respiratory Failure ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
Similar Survival ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Control Study

ABSTRACTOBJECTIVESTo investigate if COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) transfusion in patients with severe respiratory failure will increase plasma levels of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibody titers while improving survival and clinical outcomes.DESIGNObservational, retrospective, control study of anti-Receptor binding domain (RBD) of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM titers from serial plasma samples drawn before and after CCP administration. Clinical improvement in CCP recipients is assessed and compared to COVID-19 control patients.SETTINGPatients hospitalized with severe COVID19, United States, between April 17 and July 19, 2020PARTICIPANTS34 patients hospitalized with severe or life threatening COVID-19 and who consented and received a CCP transfusion, 95 control patients with COVID-19 not transfused with CCP. 34 out the 95 control patients were matched for age, sex, and the level of respiratory support required. Patients less than 18 years old were excluded.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURESSerial trends of anti-RBD of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM titers in CCP recipients are compared to those in control patients. The primary outcome is survival at 30 days, and the secondary outcomes are length of ventilatory and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, length of stay (LOS) in the hospital, and LOS in the ICU.RESULTSCCP transfusion occurred in 34 patients at a median of 12 days following COVID-19 symptom onset. Immediately prior to CCP transfusion, patients median anti-RBD SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM titers were 1:3200 (IQR, 1:50 to 1:9600) and 1:320 (IQR, 1:40 to 1:640) respectively. Following a Loess regression analysis, the kinetics and distribution of anti-RBD of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM in plasma from CCP recipients were comparable to those from a control group of 68 patients who did not receive CCP. CCP recipients presented with similar survival, similar duration on ventilatory and/or ECMO support, as well as ICU and hospital LOS, compared to a matched control group of 34 patients.CONCLUSIONIn the present study, hospitalized COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory failure transfused with CCP presented with high titers of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies before transfusion and did not show improved survival at 30 days.

scholarly journals Medical High Dependency Unit series, Article 3: Respiratory Support in the MHDU

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Christopher John Wright ◽  
◽  
Russell Morton Allan ◽  
Stuart A Gillon ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Acute Respiratory Failure ◽  
Key Management ◽  
Respiratory Support ◽  
Severe Respiratory Failure ◽  
High Dependency Unit ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Acute respiratory failure is a life threatening condition encountered by Acute Physicians; additional non-invasive support can be provided within the medical high dependency unit (MHDU). Acute Physicians should strive to be experts in the investigation, management and support of patients with acute severe respiratory failure. This article outlines key management principles in these areas and explores common pitfalls.

scholarly journals Organizing pneumonia in patients with severe respiratory failure due to novel A (H1N1) influenza

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (jul16 2) ◽  
pp. bcr0220102708-bcr0220102708 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Cornejo ◽  
O. Llanos ◽  
C. Fernandez ◽  
J. Carlos Diaz ◽  
G. Cardemil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Organizing Pneumonia ◽  
Severe Respiratory Failure
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