The pulmonary physician in critical care. Illustrative case 1: cystic fibrosis.
The case history of a patient with CF admitted to an ICU is presented and the appropriateness of intensive care management for patients with CF is discussed. Issues relevant to the ICU care of patients with CF are highlighted.
Thomas
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Department of Respiratory Medicine, St George's Hospital, London, UK. Stephen.Thomas@stgeorges.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D016638:Critical Illness; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D015300:Ventilator Weaning