- Circumferential esophageal perforation resulting in tension hydropneumothorax in a patient with septic shock
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Saffo S, Farrell J, Nagar A
- KMID: 2519455
- Acute Crit Care.
- 2021 Aug;36(3):264-268.
- doi: 10.4266/acc.2020.01067
Esophageal perforations occur traumatically or spontaneously and are typically associated with high mortality rates. Early recognition and prompt management are essential. We present the case of a 76-year-old man who... -
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- Early mechanical ventilation for grade IV hepatic encephalopathy is associated with increased mortality among patients with cirrhosis: an exploratory study
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Saffo S, Garcia-Tsao G
- KMID: 2535299
- Acute Crit Care.
- 2022 Aug;37(3):355-362.
- doi: 10.4266/acc.2022.00528
Background: Unresponsive patients with toxic-metabolic encephalopathies often undergo endotracheal intubation for the primary purpose of preventing aspiration events. However, among patients with pre-existing systemic comorbidities, mechanical ventilation itself may be... -
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