Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Use in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Which Variable is Important?

Farshid Rahimibashar; Mahmood Salesi; Amir Vahedian-Azimi; Masoum Khosh Fetrat

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2021, , Pages 116-122

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.22

Abstract
  Background: The study of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has provided conflicting results in terms of their effect on mortality.Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate mortality in ARDS patients who underwent NMBA.Methods: ...  Read More

Age and the Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Sepsis at the ICU Admission can Prolong the Duration of Endotracheal Intubation

Farshid Rahimibashar; Amir Vahedian-Azimi; Mahmood Salesi; Masoum Khosh Fetrat

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2021, , Pages 65-70

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.12

Abstract
  Background: Endotracheal intubation (EI) associated with mechanical ventilation (MV) is frequently performed in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of important factors on the duration of tracheal intubation in patients ...  Read More

Is the Ratio of Retracted Iranian Papers Compatible With Their Research Growth Rate? An International Database Survey

Mohamad Amin Pourhoseingholi; Farshid Rahimibashar; Masoum Khosh Fetrat; Amir Vahedian-Azimi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 29-34

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.06

Abstract
  Background: Retraction of articles occurs as a result of scientific misconducts or honest errors. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the frequency of retracted Iranian publications, compared to those of other countries and adjust them with influential parameters. Methods: All publications that ...  Read More

Sepsis at ICU Admission Increases the ICU Mortality Rates Among Very Long ICU Stay Patients: A Secondary Analysis

Farshid Rahimibashar; Mahmood Salesi; Amir Vahedian-Azimi; Masoum Khosh Fetrat

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 134-140

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2020.26

Abstract
  Background: Sepsis is a very common serious medical condition among patients admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) that increases with age and ICU length of stay (LOS). Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to estimate the mortality rate due to sepsis among adult patients admitted to the ...  Read More