8 articles in this issue
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Lauren T Hill
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a common problem in the critically ill patient, and is commonly observed in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is recognised that a functional gastrointestinal tract is an important factor in the clinical outcome of patients... see more
Nicole Miller,Malcolm Miller,Lauren T Hill
Conclusion. A combination of antioxidant micronutrients might be associated with improved clinical outcome in the critically ill.
William Lancelot Michell
Kantharuben Naidoo,Jerome Amir Singh,Umesh Gangaram Lalloo
Conclusions. A combination of factors was identified as influencing the decision to admit patients to intensive care. Prognosis and disease status were identified as the main factors influencing admission. Patients with HIV/AIDS were not discriminated aga... see more
Richard K Firmin,Justiaan L C Swanevelder,Martinette M Ferreira
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced modality of life support for neonatal, paediatric and adult patients with cardiopulmonary compromise resistant to conventional critical care management. This issue of SAJCC features a position stat... see more
Guy A Richards,I Joubert
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being employed in South African intensive care units for the management of patients with refractory hypoxaemia and for haemodynamic support, particularly following cardiothoracic procedures. ECMO ... see more