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Determine the ability of changes in Plethysmographic Variability Index during tidal volume challenge to predict fluid responsiveness

Acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) is related to poor outcomes of critically ill patients [1] through many underlying mechanisms [2]. It is also a part of the process of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). However, the morbidity of acute gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients is highly underestimated due to the scarcity of accurate measurement and thus the causes are still unclear. In this study, investigators are going to apply the technique of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation on the bowel diameters, wall thickness and movement combined with intra-abdominal pressure to determine the occurrence of AGI. The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow is also evaluated by POCUS to find out the association between SMA blood flow and AGI.

Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors and their families frequently present mental, cognitive and physical impairments lasting years. The ongoing pandemic could affect the duration, variety, and severity of these impairments. Our aim is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical, mental, and cognitive health of survivors, the experience of their families and their treating healthcare professionals in the long-term. This is a prospective, multicentre, mixed-methods cohort study in seven Chilean ICUs. The perceptions of family members regarding the ICU stay and the later recovery will be explored 3 months after discharge. Health care professionals will be invited to discuss the challenges faced during the pandemic using semi-structured interviews.

Within-subject comparison. Remotely Evaluating latest Advanced Bionics Marvel Sound Processor for cochlear implants, from two adult groups.

This study is trying to see if people from different backgrounds have different feelings when making treatment decisions about prolapse.

Study will assess sensitivity and specificity of AnavasiDx POC PCR device for detection of Covid-19 in patients presenting for testing a clinical sites.

The purpose of this study is to compare the results of different detection methods for non-gestational fungal vaginitis (VVC), and to evaluate the significance of different fungal states in the results for diagnosis and treatment.

Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening reaction following exposure to an antigen. Its incidence is progressively increasing in the general population over years, especially among children. The diagnosis can be difficult, and recommendations for follow up and prescription for an emergency kit are rarely provided after emergency visit. The Investigators will evaluate the management of pediatric anaphylaxis and clinical signs of allergy in the pediatric emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital

This study aim to recruit all Electronic Medical Record of patients who underwent for 51chromium ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid (51Cr-EDTA) imaging at the Nuclear Medicine Centre, University Malaya Medical Centre from September 2016 to September 2021. The data that collected will be analyzed to develop and validate a new equation to estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate that specifically for Malaysian multiracial population.

Currently at University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) consent for anesthesia is obtained verbally by qualified anesthesia providers. Later this year, we will be moving to a written informed consent form for anesthesia that must be signed by patients before proceeded with elective surgery. We aim to study patient satisfaction and retention of information presented before and after this change is made. After consent for anesthesia is obtained, study personnel will approach patients >= 18 years of age scheduled for elective surgery and, after seeking verbal consent for this study, will administer a questionnaire which will assess patient satisfaction and retention of the risks that were presented.