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Successful Management of Myasthenia Gravis Crisis with Septic Shock and Arrhythmia using Plasmapheresis: A Case Report Viandini, Riska Yulinta; Arie Zainul Fatoni
Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/jacr.v5i3.638

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Introduction: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness. In severe cases, it can lead to myasthenic crisis, a life-threatening condition characterized by respiratory failure. Sepsis, a systemic inflammatory response to infection, can further complicate MG and increase the risk of mortality. This case report describes the successful management of a patient with MG crisis complicated by septic shock and arrhythmia using plasmapheresis. Case presentation: A 52-year-old male with a history of MG presented with progressive dyspnea, decreased consciousness, and oxygen desaturation. He was diagnosed with MG crisis, septic shock, and arrhythmia. The patient was treated with plasmapheresis, antibiotics, and supportive care. Following plasmapheresis, the patient showed significant improvement in muscle strength, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability. The arrhythmia resolved, and the patient was eventually weaned off mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: This case report highlights the potential benefits of plasmapheresis in managing MG crisis complicated by septic shock and arrhythmia. Plasmapheresis may be considered as a therapeutic option in such cases to improve patient outcomes.
Successful Application of Non-Invasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure Complicating Thyroid Storm-Induced Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report Muhammad Priangga Akbar; Arie Zainul Fatoni
Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/jacr.v6i1.752

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Introduction: Thyroid storm is a rare, life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis characterized by severe multisystem organ dysfunction, including cardiovascular collapse and respiratory failure. Acute pulmonary edema is a recognized but challenging complication, often stemming from high-output cardiac failure or tachyarrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) offers a crucial therapeutic modality for acute respiratory failure by improving oxygenation, reducing the work of breathing, and providing beneficial hemodynamic effects, potentially obviating the need for endotracheal intubation. Case presentation: We present the case of a 23-year-old female who developed acute hypoxemic respiratory failure secondary to acute pulmonary edema precipitated by a thyroid storm, occurring post-operatively after a ureterorenoscopy. She presented with severe dyspnea, tachycardia (atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response), tachypnea, and significant hypoxemia (PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio of 106.4). Diagnosis of thyroid storm was confirmed by elevated free thyroxine (FT4), suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and a Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS) score of 80. The patient was managed with NIV, alongside standard medical therapy for thyroid storm, including antithyroid drugs, beta-blockers, iodine solution, and corticosteroids. Conclusion: NIV was successfully utilized as primary respiratory support, leading to rapid clinical and radiological improvement, resolution of respiratory failure, and avoidance of invasive mechanical ventilation. The PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio improved to 260 within four days. This case highlights the efficacy and safety of early NIV initiation in patients with acute respiratory failure due to pulmonary edema in the complex setting of thyroid storm.
Early Risk Stratification in a High-Mortality Study of Adult Trauma Patients: A Comparative Validation of RTS, SI, and ISS Denny Prasetyo; Arie Zainul Fatoni; Ristiawan Muji Laksono; Buyung Hartiyo Laksono
Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/jacr.v6i2.788

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Introduction: Accurate, early risk stratification is paramount in managing severe trauma, especially in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to compare the predictive performance of the revised trauma score (RTS), shock index (SI), and injury severity score (ISS) for in-hospital mortality in a group of severely injured adult trauma patients at a tertiary center in Indonesia. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on a purposively selected study population of 100 adult trauma patients (age 20-60) admitted to the Emergency Department of Dr. Saiful Anwar Regional General Hospital over a three-month period in 2023. This selection method yielded a high-mortality sample (50% mortality) to ensure sufficient statistical power for analyzing fatal outcomes. The predictive performance of RTS, SI, and ISS was evaluated using individual logistic regression models. Discriminatory ability was assessed by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC) for each score. Model calibration was evaluated using the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. Results: All three scoring systems were significant predictors of mortality in individual regression analyses. The injury severity score (ISS) demonstrated the highest discriminatory power for predicting mortality with an AUC of 0.88 (95% CI, 0.81-0.95). The revised trauma score (RTS) also showed good discrimination with an AUC of 0.83 (95% CI, 0.75-0.91). The Shock Index (SI) was a significant predictor but had the most modest discriminatory ability with an AUC of 0.76 (95% CI, 0.67-0.85). All models were well-calibrated. Conclusion: In this study of severely injured adult trauma patients, the anatomically-based ISS was the most accurate predictor of mortality. The physiological scores, RTS and SI, remain valuable for their utility in rapid, initial patient assessment. The findings support a complementary approach, using the simple physiological scores for immediate triage and the more comprehensive ISS for definitive prognostication.
Early versus Late Percutaneous Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Stroke Patients: A Competing Risk Analysis of Ventilator Liberation and Complications Wiyogo; Aswoco Andyk Asmoro; Arie Zainul Fatoni; Buyung Hartiyo Laksono
Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/jacr.v6i2.791

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Introduction: The optimal timing of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in critically ill stroke patients remains controversial. The procedure may facilitate ventilator weaning and neurological assessment, but carries inherent risks. This study aimed to determine the impact of early versus late PDT on clinical outcomes in this specific and vulnerable population. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single tertiary care center. We included all mechanically ventilated adult stroke patients who underwent PDT between January 2024 and December 2024. Patients were categorized into an Early PDT group (≤7 days of intubation) and a Late PDT group (>7 days). The primary outcome was time to ventilator liberation, with in-hospital death as a competing risk. This was analyzed using a Fine-Gray subdistribution hazard model. Secondary outcomes included ICU and hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), analyzed with multivariable regression. Results: Seventy patients were included (34 Early PDT, 36 Late PDT). After adjusting for age, admission GCS, NIHSS, and stroke type, early PDT remained significantly associated with a higher probability of ventilator liberation (adjusted subdistribution Hazard Ratio [sHR]: 2.48; 95% CI: 1.41–4.36; p=0.002). Early PDT was also independently associated with lower odds of developing VAP (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR]: 0.31; 95% CI: 0.10–0.94; p=0.038). There were no significant differences in ICU mortality (aOR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.28–2.41; p=0.721) or hospital mortality (aOR: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.25–1.96; p=0.495). Conclusion: In critically ill stroke patients, an early tracheostomy strategy is independently associated with a significantly shorter time to ventilator liberation and lower odds of VAP, after accounting for competing risks and baseline confounders. While not associated with a survival benefit, early PDT should be considered a key strategy to optimize respiratory management and reduce pulmonary complications in this population.
Inappropriate Empirical Antibiotic Therapy and Mortality in Critical Illness: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Propensity Score Analysis in an Indonesian ICU Riska Yulinta Viandini; Wiwi Jaya; Arie Zainul Fatoni
Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/jacr.v6i2.807

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Introduction: Inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy (IEAT) is a critical driver of mortality in sepsis, particularly in regions with high antimicrobial resistance (AMR) like Southeast Asia. This study aimed to quantify the association between IEAT and 28-day mortality in a critically ill Indonesian patient cohort, employing advanced statistical methods to control for confounding. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 280 adult patients who received empirical antibiotics and had positive cultures upon admission to a tertiary ICU in Indonesia (January 2022–December 2023). The primary exposure was the appropriateness of the initial antibiotic regimen (IEAT vs. AEAT) based on in-vitro susceptibility. We used multivariate logistic regression and a 1:1 propensity score-matched (PSM) analysis to adjust for baseline differences in patient severity, including APACHE II score and the presence of septic shock. Results: In the full cohort, 108 patients (38.6%) received IEAT. The 28-day mortality was profoundly higher in the IEAT group than the AEAT group (77.8% vs. 8.1%; p < 0.001). After multivariate adjustment, IEAT remained a powerful predictor of mortality (Adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR]: 38.72; 95% CI: 18.91–79.30; p < 0.001). In the PSM cohort of 200 patients with balanced baseline characteristics, the association remained strong and significant (OR: 25.15, 95% CI: 11.54–54.81; p < 0.001). Local prescribing patterns revealed that levofloxacin monotherapy, the most common regimen, had an inappropriateness rate of 76.4%. Conclusion: Inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy is strongly associated with a substantially increased risk of death in critically ill Indonesian patients. This association persists after rigorous adjustment for confounding. These findings highlight the urgent need for robust antimicrobial stewardship programs, guided by dynamic local surveillance, to combat the lethal impact of AMR.