Sentences with phrase «including lung injury»

He will measure immune system markers from each group, and compare their outcomes, including lung injury, organ failure and death.

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This would impact a range of funding areas, including research on kidney and lung disorders, digestive diseases, central nervous system injuries, and sensory loss.

Mining remains hazardous and is associated with an increased risk for injury, as well as several health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and black lung disease.

Strategies to reduce lung injury, including less aggressive ventilation, are recommended.

Crouch and his colleagues found that those in the low PVR group had lower mortality (0 vs. 1.1 %) and fewer complications, including delirium (7.8 % vs. 14.9 %), pneumonia / tracheobronchitis (6.3 % vs. 15.5 %), and a statistically significant lower rate of reperfusion lung injury (7.8 % vs. 25.9 %), The low PVR group also experienced statistically significant recoveries, with less time spent on the ventilator (1.7 vs. 3.2 days), in the ICU (4 vs. 5.8 days) and in the hospital (13 vs. 16.3 days).

The worst chlorine gas accident in the country occurred in 2005, when 18 freight train cars derailed and released 120,000 pounds of chlorine gas in the mill town of Graniteville, S.C. Nine people were killed and at least 1,400 people were exposed, resulting in more than 550 people treated at hospitals, including some with serious lung injuries.

The primary outcome is in - hospital mortality, and secondary outcomes include the complications of BSI such as septic shock, acute kidney injury (AKI), acute lung injury (ALI) / acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), ischemic liver injury, and a collapsed dependent variable of «poor clinical outcome» that is defined as the presence of any of the above complications.

Possible complications include developing immune responses against the blood donor (alloimmunization), as well as adverse reactions such as transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI).

Examples include a series of studies to document persistent microchimerism of donor cells in transfusion recipients, with particular focus on mechanisms and clinical relevance of donor stem cell microchimerism in transfused trauma patients, and the immunological mechanisms and prevention of transfusion - related acute lung injury (TRALI) and alloimmunization.

Using translational research methods, the DZL seeks to jointly develop new approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of serious lung diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), endstage lung disease, lung cancer, pneumonia and acute lung injury, and pulmonary hypertension.

But her lower limbs were not the extent of her injuries, which also included a broken sternum, ribs, and pelvis, in addition to bruising to her heart and lungs, Global News reported.

X-rays can be used to diagnose bone injuries, heart and lung disease, gastrointestinal problems, including swallowed foreign objects, as well as identify urinary system abnormalities and more.

Complications of pericardiocentesis include cardiac injury or puncture resulting in arrhythmias, pneumothorax or hemorrhage due to lung laceration, coronary artery laceration, and potential for dispersion of infection or neoplastic cells into the pleural space.5

His injuries included a serious brain trauma, a punctured lung, complex open elbow fracture, radial nerve palsy in the left arm and fractured pelvis, tibia and femur.

Over the past 37 years, John Klamann has handled more asbestos personal injury cases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, than all other area law firms combined.

His injuries included a head injury, fractured facial bones, a punctured lung, multiple broken ribs, lacerated spleen, and shattered elbow and knee which required numerous surgeries.

The client sustained multiple serious injuries, including multiple pelvis fractures, a broken collar bone, eleven fractured ribs, a punctured and collapsed lung, and severe nerve damage to his right leg.

Many large dogs are able to easily take down a person during an attack, and can inflict serious injuries including lacerations, torn muscles, broken bones, and punctured lungs and arteries.

Unfortunately, the victim suffered serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, broken ribs, and punctured lungs.

He has handled malpractice and personal injury cases of every type imaginable, including cases involving paralysis, brain injuries, nerve injuries, lung damage, cancer, injuries to children and death.

Injuries higher on the column can affect the whole body including use of the arms and even lungs requiring the use of a ventilator.

Examples of industrial diseases include respiratory and lung disease, skin disease, vibration injuries and occupational cancer, including asbestos - related diseases.

Workplace injuries can range from minor to extremely severe, including traumatic injuries to muscles, back and spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and lung conditions caused by exposure to toxins.

The Act provides that certain asbestos - related conditions, including pleural plaques (scarring to the lining of the lungs, caused by exposure to asbestos fibres) constitute an actionable personal injury, despite pleural plaques being asymptomatic and not directly leading to more serious asbestos - related diseases, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis.

Personal In January 2009, while vacationing with his wife, Justin was involved in a skiing accident that left him with a number of severe injuries including 3 crushed vertebra, head and neck injury's, two punctured lungs and a dislocated sternum.

These conditions are associated with a wide range of health issues, including unintentional injuries, respiratory illnesses like asthma and radon - induced lung cancer, lead poisoning, result in lost school days for children, as well as lost productivity in the labor force.