2021
Lung Ultrasound versus Chest X-Ray for the Detection of Fluid Overload in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review
Schapka E, Gee J, Cyrus JW, Goldstein G, Greenfield K, Marinello M, Karam O. Lung Ultrasound versus Chest X-Ray for the Detection of Fluid Overload in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Pediatric Intensive Care 2021, 11: 177-182. PMID: 35928036, PMCID: PMC9345674, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChest X-rayFluid overloadLung ultrasoundIll childrenSystematic reviewPerformance of LUSPulmonary fluid overloadPulmonary fluid statusCritically Ill ChildrenQuality of evidenceMultiple electronic databasesCritical illnessCommon complicationVolume overloadClinical burdenFluid statusSensitive modalityEligibility criteriaElectronic databasesFurther evaluationModerate specificityAdult dataGold standardChildrenOverload
2007
VGAM induced high-flow congestive heart failure responsive to PGE1 infusion
Karam O, da Cruz E, Rimensberger PC. VGAM induced high-flow congestive heart failure responsive to PGE1 infusion. International Journal Of Cardiology 2007, 132: e60-e62. PMID: 18022260, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.08.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failurePersistent pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary hypertensionHeart failurePGE1 infusionAdequate systemic blood flowCardiac failure refractoryRefractory cardiac failureSuprasystemic pulmonary hypertensionProstaglandin E1 infusionMassive intracerebral hemorrhageSystemic blood flowTerm male infantMain therapeutic strategiesNormal cardiac anatomyRare congenital anomalyCardiogenic shockDuctal shuntingInotropic drugsPercutaneous occlusionCardiac failureIntracerebral hemorrhageMechanical ventilationVolume overloadDiastolic overload