2024
Lemierre syndrome with pulmonary empyema caused by Prevotella intermedia
Simsek B, Zhang R, Morton C, Villanueva M. Lemierre syndrome with pulmonary empyema caused by Prevotella intermedia. BMJ Case Reports 2024, 17: e258158. PMID: 38490705, PMCID: PMC10946344, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLemierre's syndromeMultiple cavitary lung lesionsCavitary lung lesionsChest tube placementLoculated pleural effusionPrevotella intermediaAntimicrobial therapyRare causePleural effusionPulmonary empyemaTube placementRare diseaseLung lesionsHealthy menSyndromeLemierreEmpyemaAbscessEffusionTherapyLesions
2022
Tracheostomy Is Associated With a Decrease in Delirium and Sedation for Intubated COVID-19 Patients
Morton C, Pisani M, Doyle M, Puchalski J. Tracheostomy Is Associated With a Decrease in Delirium and Sedation for Intubated COVID-19 Patients. Journal Of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology 2022, 30: 32-36. PMID: 35288526, DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProportion of daysCoronavirus disease 2019 acute respiratory distress syndromeIntubated COVID-19 patientsRichmond Agitation-Sedation Scale scoreUrban tertiary referral centerAcute respiratory distress syndromeAmount of opioidsConfusion Assessment MethodTertiary referral centerRespiratory distress syndromeSedation Scale scoreCOVID-19 patientsSignificant decreaseIntensive care unit dataBenzodiazepine dosingLorazepam equivalentsMorphine equivalentsOpioid dosingVentilator liberationRespiratory failureReferral centerDistress syndromeSedation needsSedation requirementsLower incidence