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Beyond the intensive care unit: ensuring the long term health of critically ill Indigenous people by Stephens, Dianne P

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SARS-CoV-2 infections among Australian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship: A retrospective cohort study by Walker, Liz J, Codreanu, Tudor A, Armstrong, Paul K, Goodwin, Sam, Trewin, Abigail, Spencer, Emma, Colquhoun, Samantha M, Stephens, Dianne M, Baird, Rob W, Douglas, Nicholas M, Cribb, Danielle, Owen, Rhonda, Kelly, Paul, Kirk, Martyn D

“…Prolonged periods of confined living on a cruise ship increase the risk for respiratory disease transmission. We describe the epidemiology and clinical…”
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Regional Engagement Program: Supporting Local Leadership and Building Local Skills and Knowledge in Order to Develop a Systematic Approach to Disaster Medical Management by Vermeulen, Lisa, Stephens, Dianne

“…Introduction: One of the key components in any effective disaster response is the capacity of local communities to respond in a timely and efficient manner…”
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Melioidosis Causing Critical Illness: A Review of 24 Years of Experience From the Royal Darwin Hospital ICU by Stephens, Dianne P., Thomas, Jane H., Ward, Linda M., Currie, Bart J.

“…OBJECTIVES:Melioidosis is increasing in incidence with newly recognized foci of melioidosis in the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere. This review describes the…”
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An observational cohort study of the kynurenine to tryptophan ratio in sepsis: association with impaired immune and microvascular function by Darcy, Christabelle J, Davis, Joshua S, Woodberry, Tonia, McNeil, Yvette R, Stephens, Dianne P, Yeo, Tsin W, Anstey, Nicholas M

“…Both endothelial and immune dysfunction contribute to the high mortality rate in human sepsis, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In response to…”
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Informing future quarantine practices through the experiences of COVID‐19 quarantine facility staff by Sheedy, Angela, Stephens, Dianne, Vermeulen, Lisa

“…Background The COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated the rapid development of quarantine sites, prompting the need for new staff models and scopes of practice. This…”
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Beyond EMT 2 Minimum Standards by Stephens, Dianne, Thomas, Jane

“…Introduction: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) minimum standards are used to verify Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) internationally. The National Critical…”
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Asymmetric dimethylarginine, endothelial nitric oxide bioavailability and mortality in sepsis by Davis, Joshua S, Darcy, Christabelle J, Yeo, Tsin W, Jones, Catherine, McNeil, Yvette R, Stephens, Dianne P, Celermajer, David S, Anstey, Nicholas M

“…Plasma concentrations of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, are raised in patients with chronic vascular…”
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Angiopoietin-2 is increased in sepsis and inversely associated with nitric oxide-dependent microvascular reactivity by Davis, Joshua S, Yeo, Tsin W, Piera, Kim A, Woodberry, Tonia, Celermajer, David S, Stephens, Dianne P, Anstey, Nicholas M

“…Angiopoietin-2 (ang-2), an angiogenic peptide released by endothelial cell Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs), increases endothelial activation and vascular…”
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Sepsis in the tropical Top End of Australia's Northern Territory: disease burden and impact on Indigenous Australians by Davis, Joshua S, Cheng, Allen C, McMillan, Mark, Humphrey, Alex B, Stephens, Dianne P, Anstey, Nicholas M

“…Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological features of sepsis and severe sepsis in the population of the tropical Top End of the Northern…”
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Development of a Mobile Laboratory for Sudden Onset Disasters by Marr, Ian, Stephens, Dianne, Baird, Rob, Francis, Josh, Read, David, Coatsworth, Nicholas

“…Introduction: Clinical diagnostics in sudden-onset disasters (SOD) has historically been limited. With poor supply routes, lack of a cold chain, and…”
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Sepsis-associated microvascular dysfunction measured by peripheral arterial tonometry: an observational study by Davis, Joshua S, Yeo, Tsin W, Thomas, Jane H, McMillan, Mark, Darcy, Christabelle J, McNeil, Yvette R, Cheng, Allen C, Celermajer, David S, Stephens, Dianne P, Anstey, Nicholas M

“…Sepsis has a high mortality despite advances in management. Microcirculatory and endothelial dysfunction contribute to organ failure, and better tools are…”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor for the Treatment of Severe Sepsis Due to Melioidosis in Thailand by Cheng, Allen C., Limmathurotsakul, Direk, Chierakul, Wirongrong, Getchalarat, Nongluk, Wuthiekanun, Vanaporn, Stephens, Dianne P., Day, Nicholas P. J., White, Nicholas J., Chaowagul, Wipada, Currie, Bart J., Peacock, Sharon J.

“…Background. Melioidosis is a tropical infectious disease associated with significant mortality. Most deaths occur early and are caused by fulminant sepsis…”
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Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in patients with septic shock by Stephens, Dianne P, Thomas, Jane H, Higgins, Alisa, Bailey, Michael, Anstey, Nicholas M, Currie, Bart J, Cheng, Allen C

“…OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of early administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) on hospital mortality in nonneutropenic patients…”
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Prevalence of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment among trainees and fellows of the college of intensive care medicine of Australia and New Zealand by Venkatesh, Bala, Corke, Charlie, Raper, Raymond, Pinder, Mary, Stephens, Dianne, Joynt, Gavin, Morley, Peter, Bellomo, Rinaldo, Bevan, Rob, Freebairn, Ross, Varghese, Benoj, Ashbolt, Michael, Hawker, Felicity, Jacobe, Stephen, Yong, Sarah

“…Background: Anecdotal reports about bullying behaviour in intensive care emerged during College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) hospital accreditation…”
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Clinical management practices of life-threatening asthma: An audit of practices in intensive care by Secombe, Paul, Stewart, Penny, Singh, Sunil, Campbell, Lewis, Stephens, Dianne, Tran, Khoa, White, Hayden, Sheehy, Robert, Gibson, Justine, Cooke, Robyn, Townsend, Shane, Apte, Yogesh, Winearls, James, Ferry, Olivia R, Pradhan, Rahul, Ziegenfuss, Marc, Fong, Kwun M, Yang, Ian A, McGinnity, Paul, Meyer, Jason, Walsham, James, Boots, Rob, Clement, Pierre, Bandeshe, Hiran, Gracie, Christopher, Jarret, Paul, Collins, Stephenie, Coulston, Caitlin, Ng, Melisa, Howells, Valerie, Chatterjee, Indranil, Visser, Adam, Smith, Judy, Trout, Melita

“…Objective: Lack of management guidelines for lifethreatening asthma (LTA) risks practice variation. This study aims to elucidate management practices of LTA in…”
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Outcomes of Patients with Melioidosis Treated with Meropenem by CHENG, Allen C, FISHER, Dale A, ANSTEY, Nicholas M, STEPHENS, Dianne P, JACUPS, Susan P, CURRIE, Bart J

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Findings of the bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment survey: Response of the college of intensive care medicine by Venkatesh, Bala, Corke, Charlie, Raper, Raymond, Pinder, Mary, Stephens, Dianne, Joynt, Gavin, Morley, Peter, Bellomo, Rinaldo, Bevan, Rob, Freebairn, Ross, Varghese, Benoj, Ashbolt, Michael, Hawker, Felicity, Jacobe, Stephen, Yong, Sarah

“…A recent survey of trainees and Fellows of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) identifi ed that bullying, discrimination…”
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Particulate Face Masks for Protection against Airborne Pathogens - One Size Does Not Fit All: An Observational Study by Winter, Susan, Thomas, Jane H, Stephens, Dianne P, Davis, Joshua S

“…Objective: To determine the proportion of hospital staff who pass fit tests with each of three commonly used particulate face masks, and factors influencing…”
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Adjunctive Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor for Treatment of Septic Shock Due to Melioidosis by Cheng, Allen C., Stephens, Dianne P., Anstey, Nicholas M., Currie, Bart J.

“…Melioidosis, caused by the intracellular pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic in northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Risk factors for this…”
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