The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is an automated molecular test that has improved the detection of tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance, but its sensitivity is inadequate in patients with paucibacillary disease or HIV. Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra) was developed to overcome this limitation. We compared the diagnostic performance of Xpert Ultra with that of Xpert for detection of tuberculosis and…
Atelectasis is derived from the Greek words ateles and ektasis, meaning incomplete expansion. It is also referred to as collapse of the lung. Atelectasis is the loss of lung volume, either a part or all of a lung with or without mediastinal shift.
Complete atelectasis of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) requires immediate air reduction. Surgical intervention has been considered proper treatment for persistent air leakage or recurrence. We examined whether this is the proper treatment by evaluating the natural course and treatment outcomes of complete lung atelectasis
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation has initiated a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed, published cardiopulmonary resuscitation science. This is the second annual summary of International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations that includes the most recent cardiopulmonary resuscitation science rev…
Laryngeal framework surgery (LFS) is an indispensable surgical approach for the treatment of voice problems. The purpose of this review is to single out some relevant articles published on the topic of LFS from 2015 to mid-2016. Articles referring to injection laryngoplasty (augmentation) are entirely left aside
Smoking is the main cause of death in the world, but it’s preventable. From the WHO data, in the 20th, 100 million people around the world has died due to smoking. Indonesia also has a probability of the increasement of smokers, especially to teenagers. The purpose of this researh was to discover/notice the pulmonary function overview of smoker and non-smoker groups based on the spirometry re…
Primary lung sarcoma is a very rare malignant tumor, accounting for less than 0.5% of all lung tumors. We describe the case of a 50-year-old man who presented with primary pulmonary sarcoma. X-ray chest and thoracic computed tomography (CT) revealed a 40 mm Χ 60 mm mass in the right upper lobe. Biopsy was reported as fusiform sarcoma. Extensive clinical examination, followed by full body CT sc…
With the recent resurgence of tuberculosis (TB) in western countries, the incidence of complicating secondary pneumothorax has also increased. The work-up and management of this complication differs from that in other types of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP).
Lung ultrasound is a point-of-care imaging tool that is routinely used in acute care medicine. Traditionally, radiology physicians were the primary practitioners of diagnostic ultrasound, but with the recognition of its importance in intensive care medicine, critical care physicians have also adopted this practice. Within the intensive care unit inter-professional team is the respiratory th…
To create a state-of-the-art overview of the new and expanding role of ultrasonography in clinical decisionmaking, intervention and management of the upper and lower airways, that is clinically relevant, up-to-date and practically useful for clinicians