Acute and Critical Care

Nephrology
Epidemiology and outcome of an acute kidney injuries in the polytrauma victims admitted at the apex trauma center in Dubai: Bhushan Sudhakar Wankhade, Zeyad Faoor Alrais, Ghaya Zeyad Alrais, Ammar Mohamed Abdel Hadi, Gopala Arun Kumar Naidu, Mohammed Shahid Abbas, Ahmed Tarek Youssef Aboul Kheir, Hasan Hadad, Sundareswaran Sharma, Mohammad Sait; Acute Crit Care. 2023;38(2):217-225. Published online May 25, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2023.00388

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Abstract PDF: Background
Polytrauma from road accidents is a common cause of hospital admissions and deaths, frequently leading to acute kidney injury (AKI) and impacting patient outcomes.
Methods
This retrospective, single-center study included polytrauma victims with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) >25 at a tertiary healthcare center in Dubai.
Results
The incidence of AKI in polytrauma victims is 30.5%, associated with higher Carlson comorbidity index (P=0.021) and ISS (P=0.001). Logistic regression shows a significant relationship between ISS and AKI (odds ratio [OR], 1.191; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.150–1.233; P<0.05). The main causes of trauma-induced AKI are hemorrhagic shock (P=0.001), need for massive transfusion (P<0.001), rhabdomyolysis (P=0.001), and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS; P<0.001). On multivariate logistic regression AKI can be predicated by higher ISS (OR, 1.08; 95% CI, 1.00–1.17; P=0.05) and low mixed venous oxygen saturation (OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.05–1.22; P<0.001). The development of AKI after polytrauma increases length of stay (LOS)-hospital (P=0.006), LOS-intensive care unit (ICU; P=0.003), need for mechanical ventilation (MV) (P<0.001), ventilator days (P=0.001), and mortality (P<0.001).
Conclusions
After polytrauma, the occurrence of AKI leads to prolonged hospital and ICU stays, increased need for mechanical ventilation, more ventilator days, and a higher mortality rate. AKI could significantly impact their prognosis.

Nephrology
Sudden Intraoperative Hyperkalemia during Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Patient with Underlying Renal Insufficiency: Sung Hoon Jung, Yun-Joung Han, Sang Ho Shin, Hyo Seon Lee, Ji Young Lee; Acute Crit Care. 2017;33(4):271-275. Published online November 21, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2016.00696

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We experienced a case of severe intraoperative hyperkalemia during laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in a 60-year-old male patient with renal insufficiency, whose hypertension had been managed by preoperative angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and adrenergic beta-antagonist. After renal vessel ligation, his intraoperative potassium concentration suddenly increased to 7.0 mEq/L, but his electrocardiography (ECG) did not show any significant change. While preoperative ARB therapy has been regarded as a contributing factor for further aggravation of underlying renal insufficiency, we assumed that nephrectomy itself and rhabdomyolysis caused by surgical trauma also aggravated the underlying renal dysfunction and resulted in sudden hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia was managed successfully with calcium gluconate, insulin, furosemide and crystalloid loading during the intraoperative and immediate postoperative periods, and potassium concentration decreased to 5.0 mEq/L at 8 hours after the operation. The patient’s hospital course was uncomplicated, but his renal function deteriorated further.

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Neurology
Clozapine Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Yong Suk Jo, Hyung Ah Jo, Byung Chul Yu, Jung Hoon Shin, Kook-Hwan Oh; Korean J Crit Care Med. 2017;32(3):291-294. Published online December 29, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2016.00052

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening adverse event associated with the use of neuroleptic agents. We describe the case of a 47-year-old schizophrenic woman who was treated with clozapine for years. The patient developed acute renal failure with pulmonary edema, and underwent mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis.

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Severe Rhabdomyolysis in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis Type IIb associated with Sturge-Weber Syndrome: Bongjin Lee, Hyung Joo Jeong, Yu Hyeon Choi, Chong Won Choi, June Dong Park; Korean J Crit Care Med. 2015;30(4):329-335. Published online November 30, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2015.30.4.329

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Phacomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a rare syndrome characterized by concurrent nevus flammeus (capillary malformation) and pigmentary nevus. According to current research, the major pathophysiologic mechanism in PPV is venous dysplasia with resultant compensatory collateral channels and venous hypertension. Arterial involvement is rare. We herein report our experience on renovascular hypertension, intermittent claudication, and severe rhabdomyolysis due to diffuse stenosis of multiple arteries in a patient with PPV type IIb associated with SWS.

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Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Microembolism with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Use in a Patient after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) - A Case Report -: Sun Kyung Min, Eun Gu Hwang, Yong In L Kim; Korean J Crit Care Med. 2013;28(1):56-58.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2013.28.1.56

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Abstract PDF: A fifty seven-year-old man visited the outpatient department with chest pain and claudication. Coronary angiogram showed coronary artery diseases (3-vessel diseases) and CABG was planned. However, lower extremity angiogram showed stenosis of both common iliac arteries and stent implantation of both iliac arteries were done before CABG. He underwent CABG and IABP was inserted for weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass. After CABG, ischemic change on ends of feet was noted with red-brown colored urine and hyperkalemia. Blood myoglobin level was over 3,000 ng/ml. Microembolism of his lower body was revealed by multiple uptakes on the whole body bone scan study. After management by massive hydration and alkalization of urine with sodium bicarbonate, he was recovered without renal replacement therapy and discharged in good condition.

Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome and Quadriplegia due to Acute Methamphetamine Intoxication: A Case Report: Oh Young Kwon, Jong Seok Lee, Han Sung Choi, Hoon Pyo Hong, Young Gwan Ko; Korean J Crit Care Med. 2010;25(1):33-36.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2010.25.1.33

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Abstract PDF: Methamphetamine (MA) is an extremely addictive central nervous system stimulant. MA abuse has increased during the past three decades in Korea because it is cheap relatively and easily produced. Acute toxicity can occur via nasal insufflation, intravenous administration and ingestion of liquid formulations. The clinical manifestations include hypertension, tachycardia, hyperthermia, an altered mentality and seizure. Severe complications can occur such as pulmonary edema, rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. This case report describes a previously healthy 40-year-old woman who presented to an emergency department with complaints of hyperthermia, an altered mentality and vomiting. This patient was diagnosed as acute MA intoxication by urine toxicology screening, and she showed a variety of clinical manifestations and complications. Physicians should suspect MA intoxication if a patient shows an unknown fever, an altered mentality and hypertension, and they should carefully manage these patients in the ICU.

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