Monitoring and prognosis

The thesis contributes new to theory and practice of using biomarkers presepsin in the direction of diagnosis and prognosis in patients with severe sepsisand septic shock, thereby allowing the use of presepsin as a tool. diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis for patients with severe sepsisand septic shock.

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Management Patients in whom diphtheria is suspected should be hospitalized in respiratory isolation rooms, with close monitoring of cardiac and respiratory function. A cardiac workup is recommended to assess the possibility of myocarditis. In patients with extensive pseudomembranes, consultation with an anesthesiologist or an ear, nose, and throat specialist is recommended because of the possibility that tracheostomy or intubation will be required. In some settings, pseudomembranes can be removed surgically.

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Chemotherapy The chemotherapy combination most widely used for SCLC is etoposide plus cisplatin or carboplatin, given every 3 weeks on an outpatient basis for four to six cycles. Increased dose intensity of chemotherapy adds toxicity without clear survival benefit. Appropriate supportive care (antiemetics, fluid support with cisplatin, monitoring of blood counts and blood chemistries, monitoring for signs of bleeding or infection, and, as required, use of hematopoietins) and adjustment of chemotherapy doses on the basis of nadir granulocyte counts are essential.

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