• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.273-278
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• 2001

Chronic mitral valvular insufficiency (CMVI) is the most common heart disease in dogs. The prevalence of CMVI is age-dependent. CMVI is usually affected to small to medium size breeds. It is more prevalent in males than females. The characteristic lesions of CMVI are caused by an acquired chronic structural degeneration of the mitral valve defined as endocardiosis or myxomatous degeneration. The main clinical signs are cough, respiratory distress, weakness and pleural effusion and ascites by secondary right-sided heart failure. The most prominent clinical finding is a systolic heart murmur. The thoracic radiography and echocardiography are useful methods in diagnosis of CMVI. Thoracic radiographic findings are left atrial enlargement, left main stem bronchial compression and pulmonary edema. Echocardiography is confirmed to increased left atrial and ventricular dimension, mitral regurgitation, mitral valve thickening and abnormal movement. Thoracic radiography and echocardiography are used to obtain a definite diagnosis of CMVI, and then to study the progression of the condition.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.123-135
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• 2023

Advances in perinatal and pediatric intensive care and recent advances in mechanical ventilation during the last two decades have resulted in an exponential increase in the number of children undergoing home mechanical ventilation (HMV) treatment. Although its efficacy in chronic respiratory failure is well established, HMV in children is more complex than that in adults, and there are more considerations. This review outlines clinical considerations for HMV in children. The goal of HMV in children is not only to correct alveolar hypoventilation but also to maximize development as much as possible. The modes of ventilation and ventilator settings, including ventilation masks, tubing, circuits, humidification, and ventilator parameters, should be tailored to the patient's individual characteristics. To ensure effective HMV, education for the parent and caregiver is important. HMV continues to change the scope of treatment for chronic respiratory failure in children in that it decreases respiratory morbidity and prolongs life spans. Further studies on this topic with larger scale and systemic approach are required to ensure the better outcomes in this population.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2018

Acute exacerbation(s) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) tend to be critical and debilitating events leading to poorer outcomes in relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment modalities, and contribute to a higher and earlier mortality rate in COPD patients. Besides pro-active preventative measures intended to obviate acquisition of AECOPD, early recovery from severe AECOPD is an important issue in determining the long-term prognosis of patients diagnosed with COPD. Updated GOLD guidelines and recently published American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society clinical recommendations emphasize the importance of use of pharmacologic treatment including bronchodilators, systemic steroids and/or antibiotics. As a non-pharmacologic strategy to combat the effects of AECOPD, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is recommended as the treatment of choice as this therapy is thought to be most effective in reducing intubation risk in patients diagnosed with AECOPD with acute respiratory failure. Recently, a few adjunctive modalities, including NIV with helmet and helium-oxygen mixture, have been tried in cases of AECOPD with respiratory failure. As yet, insufficient documentation exists to permit recommendation of this therapy without qualification. Although there are too few findings, as yet, to allow for regular andr routine application of those modalities in AECOPD, there is anecdotal evidence to indicate both mechanical and physiological benefits connected with this therapy. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is another supportive strategy which serves to improve the symptoms of hypoxic respiratory failure. The therapy also produced improvement in ventilatory variables, and it may be successfully applied in cases of hypercapnic respiratory failure. Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal has been successfully attempted in cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome, with protective hypercapnic ventilatory strategy. Nowadays, it is reported that it was also effective in reducing intubation in AECOPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure. Despite the apparent need for more supporting evidence, efforts to improve efficacy of NIV have continued unabated. It is anticipated that these efforts will, over time, serve toprogressively decrease the risk of intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation in cases of AECOPD with acute respiratory failure.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권2호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2009

Background: From November 2006, The national health insurance system in the Republic of Korea began to cover prescribed long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) in patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency. This study examined the current status of LTOT after national health insurance coverage. Methods: Between November 1, 2006 and June 30, 2008, the medical records of patients who were prescribed LTOT by chest physicians were reviewed. The data was collected from 13 university hospitals. Results: 197 patients (131 male and 66 female) were prescribed LTOT. The mean age was 64.3${\pm}$13.0 years. The most common underlying disease was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n=103, 52.3%). Chest physicians prescribed LTOT using arterial blood gas analysis or a pulse oxymeter (74.6%), symptoms (14%), or a pulmonary function test (11.2%). The mean oxygen flow rate was 1.56${\pm}$0.68 L/min at rest, 2.08${\pm}$0.91 L/min during exercise or 1.51${\pm}$0.75 L/min during sleep. Most patients (98.3%) used oxygen concentrators. Only 19% of patients used ambulatory oxygen supplies. The oxygen saturation before and after LTOT was 83.18${\pm}$10.48% and 91.64${\pm}$7.1%, respectively. After LTOT, dyspnea improved in 81.2% of patients. The mean duration of LTOT was 16.85${\pm}$6.71 hours/day. The rental cost for the oxygen concentrator and related electricity charges were 48,414${\pm}$15,618 won/month and 40,352${\pm}$36,815 won/month, respectively. Approximately 75% of patients had a regular visit by the company. 5.8% of patients had personal pulse oxymetry. 54.9% of patients had their oxygen saturation checked on each visit hospital. 8% of patients were current smokers. The most common complaint with LTOT was the limitation of daily activity (53%). The most common complaint with oxygen concentrators was noise (41%). Conclusion: The patients showed good compliance with LTOT. However, only a few patients used an ambulatory oxygen device or had their oxygen saturation measured.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.249-253
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• 2009

On 7 December 2007, the Hebei Spirit ran aground near Taean and released approximately 10,900 tons of oil into the sea. Crude oil on the coastal areas and fumes in the air increased the number of health problems among the local population. We report a case of respiratory failure after the oil spill clean-up work. A 66-year-old female was admitted to hospital with cough, sputum, and dyspnea of 1-month duration after the oil spill clean-up. She was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and treated with empirical antibiotics. However, she had progressive respiratory failure without identification of the pathogen. Respiratory failure due to chronic inhalation of hydrocarbons from the crude oil spill clean-up was suspected. After mechanical ventilation care, she recovered from respiratory failure and was discharged. We report a case of severe respiratory toxic effects after an oil spill clean-up. We concluded that long-term hydrocarbon inhalation during the oil spill clean-up may have induced respiratory failure in this case.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제79권3호
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• pp.158-164
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• 2016

Background: One to three percent of cases of acute tuberculosis (TB) require monitoring in the intensive care unit (ICU). The purpose of this study is to establish and determine the mortality rate and discuss the causes of high mortality in these cases, and to evaluate the clinical and laboratory findings of TB patients admitted to the pulmonary ICU. Methods: The data of patients admitted to the ICU of Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Education and Research Hospital due to active TB were retrospectively evaluated. Demographic characteristics, medical history, and clinical and laboratory findings were evaluated. Results: Thirty-five TB patients (27 males) with a median age of 47 years were included, of whom 20 died within 30 days (57%). The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores were significantly higher, and albumin and $PaO_2/FIO_2$ levels were significantly lower, and shock, multiple organ failure, the need for invasive mechanical ventilation and drug resistance were more common in the patients who died. The mortality risk was 7.58 times higher in the patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. The SOFA score alone was a significant risk factor affecting survival. Conclusion: The survival rate is low in cases of tuberculosis treated in an ICU. The predictors of mortality include the requirement of invasive mechanical ventilation and multiple organ failure. Another factor specific to TB patients is the presence of drug resistance, which should be taken seriously in countries where there is a high incidence of the disease. Finding new variables that can be established with new prospective studies may help to decrease the high mortality rate.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2022

코로나바이러스-19 (COVID-19)는 일반적으로 성인에 비해 소아에서 임상적으로 경한 양상을 보이며, 대부분의 소아에서 약 7일간의 격리가 끝나면 증상이 호전되어 특별한 이벤트 없이 퇴원하게 된다. 우리는 통상적인 임상경과와는 다르게, 격리 해제시점 또는 퇴원을 고려하고 있는 시점에 갑자기 악화된 임상증상을 보이는 3명의 청소년 환아들을 경험하였다. 세 명의 아이들은 공통적으로 신경학적 질환을 기저질환으로 가지고 있었다. Case 1은 울리히 선천성 근디스트로피로 진단받고 밤에만 이중양압기로 호흡보조를 받던 17세 남환의 경우로, 첫 COVID-19 증상 이후 9일이 지나고 증상 호전되어 퇴원을 준비하던 중 심폐정지가 발생하였다. Case 2는 뇌출혈 및 뇌경색 이후 병상에 누워 지내며 기관절개관 삽입 후 가정용 인공호흡기로 호흡보조를 받던 12세 여자 환아로, 증상이 호전되어 퇴원하였으나 첫 COVID-19 증상 이후 11일이 지난 후 심폐정지가 발생하였다. Case 3의 경우 조산아로 출생하여 뇌실출혈 및 수두증 진단받고 병상에 누워 지내나 호흡보조는 받지 않았던 12세 남자 환아로, 첫 증상 이후 호전추세였으나 10일 후 다기관 기능부전 확인되어 입원 진행하였다. 항바이러스제, 스테로이드제, 경험적 항생제가 투여되었고 중환자실 치료를 시행하였다. 세 환아들 중 2명 (case 1, 3)은 치료를 통해 호전되었으나, 1명 (case 2)는 심부전 진행하여 사망하였다. 이러한 경험에 비추어 볼 때, COVID-19 격리 기간이 끝나고 퇴원 가능한 시점이라도 갑작스러운 증상 악화를 보일 가능성이 있기에, 긴장을 놓지 않고 임상 증상의 변화를 확인하고 필요시 빠른 조치를 취해야 할 것으로 생각된다. 특히 신경학적 또는 호흡기적 만성 질환을 갖는 아이들에게 주의가 더 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제68권5호
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• pp.259-266
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• 2010

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), requiring the intensive care unit (ICU) care, has been a high-mortality condition until now. In the present study, we aimed to investigate clinical features and parameters associated with TB mortality. Methods: From August 2003 to December 2008, patients with microbiologically or histologically confirmed pulmonary TB then admitted to the ICU, were retrospectively enrolled into the study. Upon enrollment, their medical records were reviewed. Results: Forty three patients (30 males, 13 females) were included and their mean age was 63.8 years (range: 17~87 years). Twelve patients died, an overall in-hospital mortality of 27.8%. The main reason for the ICU care was dyspnea or hypoxemia requiring mechanical ventilation (n=17). Other diagnoses for ICU care were hemoptysis, monitoring after procedures, neurologic dysfunction, shock, and gastrointestinal bleeding. On univariate analysis, the factors affecting the mortality were malnutrition-related parameters including low body mass index, hypoalbuminemia, lymphocytopenia, and hypocholersterolemia, as well as severity-related variables such as high acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) score, number of involved lobes, and high C-reactive protein. In addition, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and acute respiratory distress syndrome contributed to patient fatality. It was shown on multivariate analysis that respiratory failure and hypoalbuminemia were significantly independent variables associated with the mortality. Conclusion: Acute respiratory failure is the most common reason for the ICU care and also the most important factor in predicting poor outcome. In addition, our data suggest that the parameters associated with malnutrition could be possible factors contributing to mortality.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.795-804
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• 1998

연구배경: 만성 호산구성 폐렴은 장기간의 호흡기계 증상, 흉부 엑스선상의 미만성 침윤, 폐 및 말초혈액의 호산구증 및 스테로이드 치료에 극적인 반응 등으로 특징지어지는 만성적이고 재발되는 간질성 폐 질환이다. 급성 호산구성 폐렴은 만성 호산구성 폐렴과 유사하나 임상경과가 빠르고 스테로이드 치료로 호전되며 재발이 없는 질환으로 알려져 있으며, 최근에는 진단 기준을 포함한 급성 호산구성 폐렴에 대한 재평가가 시도되고 있는 실정이며, 급성 호산구성 폐렴의 진단 기준이 다소 제한적이라는 연구도 보고되고 있다. 저자 등은 본원에 내원한 급성 및 만성 호산구성 폐렴환자의 임상적인 특정과 임상경과를 알아보고 서로 비교하여보았다. 방 법: 1992년부터 1997년까지 가톨릭 의과대학 7개 부속 병원에서 급성 및 만성 호산구성 폐렴으로 진단된 16예의 임상상을 요약하였다. 급성 및 만성 호산구성 폐렴의 진단 기준으로는 기침, 발열, 호흡곤란의 호흡기계 증상이 있고, 흉부 X-선과 전산화 단층촬영에서 폐침윤이 있는 환자로, 폐 호산구증은 기관지 폐포 세척과 경기관지 폐생검 및 개흉 폐생검으로 진단하였으며, 호산구증을 일으키는 기저질환이 있는 경우는 제외하였다. 곁 과: 16명의 환자 중 급성 호산구성 폐렴환자가 7명 (남자 5명, 여자 2명), 만성 호산구성 폐렴환자가 9명 (남자 5명, 여자 4명) 이었다. 평균 연령은 AEP 환자 $24.6{\pm}7.9$세, CEP환자 $55.4{\pm}15.12$세로 CEP환자에서 높은 경향을 보였으며 (p<0.05), $38^{\circ}C$ 이상의 고혈이 AEP 환자 100%(7/7), CEP환자는 11%(1/9)가 있었다. 내원 전 증상의 기간은 AEP환자가 $2.6{\pm}1$일, CEP환자가 $44.7{\pm}25.5$일이었다 (p<0.05). 흉부 방사선 소견상 양측성 폐렴 침윤은 AEP환자100%(7/7), CEP환자는 89%(8/9)가 있었으며, 흉수는 AEP환자86%(6/7), CEP환자 22%(2/9)가 있었다. 평균 말초 혈액 백혈구 수는 AEP환자 17, $186{\pm}8,134/mm^3$, CEP환자 $12,867{\pm}6,040/mm^3$이었고, 호산구분획은 AEP환자 $6.6{\pm}6.7%$(0~20%), CEP환자 $11.3{\pm}21.1%$(0~65%) 이었으며 AEP환자는 추적검사에서 내원 4~7 병일째 (23.7~51%) 가장 높았다, 평균 말초 혈액 호산구 수는 AEP환자 $939{\pm}1,042/mm^3$, CEP환자 $2,104{\pm}4,966/mm3^$이었다. 기관지 폐포 세척액 검사에서 평균 호산구분획은 AEP환자 $32.4{\pm}14.5%$(18~47%), CEP환자 $35.8{\pm}26.7%$(15.3~88.2%) 이었다. 동맥혈 가스 검사상 평균 $PaO_2$는 AEP환자 $44.1{\pm}15.5mmHg$, CEP환자 $62.7{\pm}6.9mmHg$로 AEP환자에서 더 낮았다 (p<0.05). 모든 환자에서 확진 전에 항생제를 투여하였으며, 확진 후에 AEP환자 7명 중 1명은 스테로이드 투여후 호전되었고, 6명은 스테로이드를 투여하지 않고서 호전되었다. CEP환자는 모두에서 확진 후에 스테로이드를 투여하였으며 임상적 호전을 보였다. AEP환자들은 재발이 없었으며, CEP환자 중 3명이 스테로이드 투여 중단 또는 감량 후에 재발이 있었으며 이들중 2명용 천식의 병력이 있는 환자들이었다. 결 론: 급성 호산구성 폐렴은 만성 호산구성 폐렴에 비해 비교적 젊은 사람에게서 고열, 기침, 호흡곤란의 급성 호흡기계 증상을 동반하며, 저산소증이 심하고, 스테로이드 치료에 반응 하지만, 대증요법으로 호전을 보이는 경우도 있는 질환으로 생각된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제61권3호
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• pp.265-272
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• 2006

연구 배경: 척추후측만증, 흉곽성형술, 섬유흉 등과 같은 흉곽변형에 따른 질환들은 비슷한 환기장애의 형태로서 결과적으로 만성호흡부전에 이를 수 있으며, 경과 중 흔히 적인 급성호흡부전이 합병하게 되고 사망의 위험에 놓이게 된다. 저자들은 이러한 환자들에서 급성호흡부전의 빈도와 결과, 생리적 상태, 그리고 장기적 예후 등의 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 경북대학교병원에서 급성호흡부전으로 첫 환기보조를 받게 된 29명의 흉벽질환자를 대상으로 초기 사망률, 이후의 급성호흡부전의 재발빈도, 동맥혈가스검사 및 폐기능검사, 재택 산소 치료의 효과, 그리고 장기 생존율을 조사하였다. 결 과: 1) 첫 급성호흡부전시의 사망률은 24.1%였으며, 생존자 중 72.7%에서 급성호흡부전이 1회 이상 재발하였고 전체적인 급성호흡부전에 대한 이탈 성공률은 73.2%였다. 2) 첫 급성호흡부전으로부터 회복된 22명은 평균 FVC 및 TLC가 각각 추정 정상치의 37.2, 62.4%인 제한성 환기장애와 평균 $PaCO_{2}$가 57mmHg인 만성적 과탄산혈증 호흡부전소견을 보였으며, $PaCO_{2}$와 VC 및 FVC 사이에 유의한 연관성을 보였다. 3) 보존적 약물치료만 받은 군과 상대적으로 유의한 저산소혈증에 의해 보존적 치료와 재택 산소치료를 함께 받은 군의 비교 시에, 재 급성호흡부전 환자수와 생존율에서 두 군 간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 4) 첫 급성호흡부전으로부터 생존한 22명의 경과에서 재택 NIV를 받은 2명을 제외한 20명의 1년, 3년, 5년 생존율은 각각 75%, 66%, 57%였으며, 사망자의 88%가 심폐부전으로 사망하였다. 결 론: 흉벽질환자의 급성호흡부전에 대해 적극적으로 환기보조치료가 시도될 만하나, 이들 만성적 호흡부전자에서 재택 산소 치료만으로는 그 효과가 미약하여 삶의 질 및 생존율의 향상을 위해서는 재택 NIV가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.