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The utility of hyperlactataemia in the definition of septic shock : evaluating the Sepsis-3 definitions in a sub-Saharan African intensive care unit by De Vasconcellos, K., Elhouni, A.A.

“…Background. Sepsis-3 definitions were published in 2016 and included hyperlactataemia (serum lactate >2.0 mmol/L) as a mandatory component of the new…”
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An evaluation of feeding practices and determination of barriers to providing nutritional support in a multidisciplinary South African intensive care unit by Elmezoughi, E., De Vasconcellos, K.

“…Background. Adequate nutritional support is crucial to optimising intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes.Objectives. To assess adherence to current nutritional…”
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An analysis of referrals to a level 3 intensive care unit in a resource-limited setting in South Africa by Jaganath, U V, De Vasconcellos, K, Skinner, D L, Gopalan, P D

“…\r\nBackground\r\nWith a shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds and rising healthcare costs in resource-limited settings, clinicians need to appropriately…”
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The incidence and outcomes of patients with acute kidney injury in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit in Durban, South Africa by Khuweldi, M.A, Skinner, D.L, De Vasconcellos, K

“…Background. Acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill and resource-limited settings is under investigated. Objectives. To describe the incidence, outcomes…”
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Critical care research in the resource-limited setting: Leveraging the power of the database by De Vasconcellos, K

“…In this issue of the SAJCC Khan et al.[1] explored the association between pre-ICU hospital length of stay and ICU outcomes in a resource-limited setting.[1]…”
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Nitrous oxide: are we still in equipoise? A qualitative review of current controversies by de Vasconcellos, K., Sneyd, J.R.

“…This review considers the current position of nitrous oxide in anaesthetic practice and balances potential beneficial and disadvantageous effects. The classic…”
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Early catecholamine dose as a predictor of outcome among patients in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit by Agael, M, De Vasconcellos, K, Skinner, D

“…Background Vasoactive and/or inotropic agents are used in the management of patients with circulatory shock. It is a clinical perception that mortality in…”
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The utility of brain natriuretic peptide as a prognosticating marker in critical care patients by Naidoo, A, De Vasconcellos, K

“…\r\nBackground\r\nBrain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is an established biomarker of morbidity and mortality in cardiac failure. Data also suggest potential…”
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The elimination of microbial hotspots : a potential tactic in the war against healthcare-associated infections by De Vasconcellos, K.

“…Healthcare-associated infections result in increased morbidity and mortality, and elevated healthcare costs. With the rise of multidrug resistance, extensive…”
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Factors influencing decisions to admit or refuse patients entry to a South African tertiary intensive care unit by de Vasconcellos, K., Gopalan, P.D.

“…Background. When critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions need urgent, expensive, life-sustaining care, admission and triage decision-making…”
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Sedation and analgesia in the trauma intensive care unit of Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital – the effect of anti-retroviral therapy: A retrospective chart analysis by Mngoma, O. G., Hardcastle, T. C., De Vasconcellos, K.

“…Purpose Adequate access to antiretrovirals (ARV) has improved the longevity and quality of life of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)…”
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Low albumin levels are associated with mortality in the critically ill : a retrospective observational study in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit by Atrash, A.K, De Vasconcellos, K

“…Background. Albumin is a determinant of plasma colloid oncotic pressure and buffering capacity. It is a carrier protein for drugs and is important for normal…”
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What is the best pre‐operative risk stratification tool for major adverse cardiac events following elective vascular surgery? A prospective observational cohort study evaluating pre‐operative myocardial ischaemia monitoring and biomarker analysis by Biccard, B. M., Naidoo, P., de Vasconcellos, K.

“…Summary Although brain natriuretic peptide has been shown to be superior to the revised cardiac risk index for risk stratification of vascular surgical…”
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Acute poisonings presenting to King Edward VIII hospital intensive care unit in Durban, South Africa by Goga, R, De Vasconcellos, K, Singh, D

“…Background Acute poisoning is a potentially preventable burden on the healthcare systems and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Improved…”
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The Critical Care Society of Southern Africa guidelines on the allocation of scarce critical care resources during the COVID-19 public health emergency in South Africa by Gopalan, P D, Joubert, I A, Paruk, F, Baker, D, Coetzee, I, De Vasconcellos, K, Dolo, L M, Levy, B L, Morrow, B M, Nel, J M, Omar, S, Piercy, J L, Siebert, R S, Veldsman, L, Singh, J A, Moodley, K

“…To the Editor: We thank Singh and Moodley[1] for their detailed commentary on the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) guidelines on ‘Allocation of…”
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Outcomes of patients admitted to the intensive care unit for complications of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at a South African tertiary hospital – a 4-year retrospective review by Gama, S., De Vasconcellos, K., Sebitloane, M.

“…Background. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal mortality and adverse outcomes. A previous study in the intensive care unit…”
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Core competencies in critical care for general medical practitioners in South Africa: A Delphi study by Maasdorp, S D, Paruk, F, De Vasconcellos, K, Grion, C, Joubert, I, Joynt, G M, Kalafatis, N, Lapinsky, S E, Lipman, J, Malbrain, M L N G, Mrara, B, Richards, G A, Spruyt, M G L, van der Merwe, E, Vincent, J L, van der Merwe, L J

“…\r\nBackground\r\nDespite a high burden of disease that requires critical care services, there are a limited number of intensivists in South Africa (SA)…”
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Renal replacement therapy in intensive care units in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa by Skinner, D L, De Vasconcellos, K, Wise, R, Kisten, T, Faurie, M, Hardcastle, T, Muckart, D J J

“…Background Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a scarce resource in southern Africa. Critically ill patients are at risk of developing acute kidney injury…”
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Hypoxaemia on arrival in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit by De Vasconcellos, Kim, Skinner, David Lee, Singh, Dhivendra

“…Transport of the critically ill patient poses the risk of numerous complications. Hypoxaemia is one such serious adverse event and is associated with potential…”
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The utility of hyperlactataemia in the definition of septic shock: Evaluating the Sepsis-3 definitions in a sub-Saharan African intensive care unit by Elhouni, A.A, de Vasconcellos, K

“…Background. Sepsis-3 definitions were published in 2016 and included hyperlactataemia (serum lactate >2.0 mmol/L) as a mandatory component of the new…”
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