Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Maxillary sinusitis in intensive care patients].

H J Schneck, M Bockmeyer, E Tsekos

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Large-area 2D periodic crystalline silicon nanodome arrays on nanoimprinted glass exhibiting photonic band structure effects.

    Nanotechnology·2012
    Same author

    [Senior migrants in Bremen: demographic structure, social condition and health status].

    Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))·2005
    Same author

    [Metformin-induced lactic acidosis].

    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)·2000
    Same author

    [Splenic rupture as a complication of ventilation in the prone position and pneumococcal sepsis as a late complication].

    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2000
    Same author

    Interaction of midazolam with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of mouse myotubes.

    Anesthesia and analgesia·1997
    Same author

    Ketamine blocks currents through mammalian nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channels by interaction with both the open and the closed state.

    Anesthesia and analgesia·1996
    Same journal

    [Hypothermia and polytrauma. A case report (28 degrees C)].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    Same journal

    [A modified Macintosh blade with an angulated tip for difficult intubations].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    Same journal

    [Electrophysiologic studies in polyneuropathy of intensive care patients].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    Same journal

    [The modification of the potassium concentration in blood by catecholamines. A literature review].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    Same journal

    [Catabolism of high-energy phosphates during the long-term preservation of explanted donor hearts in a dog model].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    Same journal

    [Postoperative apnea--a special risk for former preterm infants].

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin·1990
    See all related articles

    Purulent maxillary sinusitis is a common cause of fever of unknown origin in postoperative intensive care patients. Early diagnosis via ultrasound is crucial, as standard treatments do not prevent its occurrence.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical diagnostics
    • Intensive care medicine
    • Otolaryngology

    Context:

    • Fever of unknown origin (FUO) presents a significant diagnostic challenge in traumatologic postoperative intensive care units.
    • Common causes like infections and catheter contamination are often ruled out, leaving sinusitis overlooked.
    • Maxillary sinusitis is rarely considered an initial focus for FUO in this patient population.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the frequency and diagnostic utility of purulent maxillary sinusitis as a cause of FUO in postoperative intensive care patients.
    • To assess the effectiveness of ultrasonic examination in detecting maxillary sinusitis in intubated and ventilated patients.
    • To determine the relationship between purulent sinusitis and fever/leukocyte count in intensive care settings.

    Summary:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • A study examined 46 postoperative intensive care patients using ultrasonic scanning to detect maxillary sinusitis.
    • Pathological ultrasonic findings were frequent, appearing as early as day 5, particularly in nasotracheally intubated and ventilated patients.
    • Bilateral involvement was common; unilateral cases often affected the nasally intubated side. Standard interventions did not prevent sinusitis.
    • Patients with purulent sinusitis exhibited higher fever and leukocyte counts.

    Impact:

    • Highlights purulent maxillary sinusitis as a frequent, often overlooked, cause of FUO in intensive care.
    • Emphasizes the need for routine ultrasonic screening of maxillary sinuses in postoperative ICU patients with unexplained fever.
    • Suggests that early consideration of maxillary sinusitis can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management in critical care settings.