A5063775319- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Radiology practices and education
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
Medical University of Silesia
2016-2025
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
2021
Górnośląskie Centrum Medyczne
2007-2020
University of Silesia in Katowice
2017-2019
Nordsjællands Hospital
2018
Pulmonary Associates
2018
Mansoura University
2018
Sotiria General Hospital
2018
American College of Chest Physicians
2018
European Respiratory Society
2018
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are the most frequent infectious complication in patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU). We aim report clinical characteristics of ICU-admitted due nosocomial LRTI and describe their microbiology outcomes.A prospective observational study was conducted 13 countries over two continents from 9th May 2016 until 16th August 2019. Characteristics outcomes ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), tracheobronchitis (VAT), ICU hospital-acquired...
Background: Nosocomial lower respiratory tract infections (nLRTIs) are associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes and significant healthcare costs. nLRTIs include hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), ventilator-associated (VAP), other ICU-acquired phenotypes. While risk factors for mortality in these critical to guide preventive strategies, it remains unclear whether they vary based on their requirement of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) at any point during the hospitalization....
The problem of inappropriate use antibiotics and the resulting growth in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has implications for Poland world. objective this paper was to compare contrast antibiotic utilisation recent years versus other European countries, including agreed quality indicators, alongside current AMR patterns ongoing policies initiatives influence improve prescribing.A quantitative ten-year analysis (2007-2016) based on Centre Disease Prevention Control (ECDC) data combined with a...
A growing amount of evidence prompts us to update the first version recommendations for lung ultrasound in internal medicine (POLLUS-IM) that was published 2018. The were established several stages, consisting of: literature review, assessment data quality (with application QUADAS, QUADAS-2 and GRADE criteria) expert evaluation carried out consistently with modified Delphi method (three rounds on-line discussions, followed by a secret ballot panel experts after each completed discussion)....
Lung ultrasonography facilitates quick diagnosis at the bedside and is especially useful in emergency conditions. This video describes practical considerations for patients with most common causes of dyspnea.
Our aim is to assess the smoking cessation and vaping activity, including quit attempts willingness among university students in Central Eastern Europe, as well investigate personal characteristics associated with attempts. Data were collected by questionnaire which included 46 questions on cigarette e-cigarette use. Questionnaires obtained from 14,352 (aged 20.9 ± 2.4 years; cooperation rate of 72.2%). For purposes this analysis, only data exclusive smokers (n = 1716), users 129), dual...
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of death for cardiovascular diseases in Europe. Quick PE diagnosis therefore crucial prognosis improvement. It critical to have suitable screening tests both exclude as well select patient with highest likelihood occurrence. Currently D-dimer test accepted important tool useful low risk patients. Our goal was assess positive prognostic value. Methods: A retrospective study based on medical record analysis consecutively...
Influenza can lead to or coexist with severe bacterial pneumonia, the potential permanently damage lung tissue, refractory conservative treatment in post-COVID-19 period. It serious complications; therefore, annual vaccinations are recommended. This case series a literature review pertains two young female patients an insignificant past medical history, who required emergency lobectomy due complications after influenza infection. Urgent proves be feasible therapeutic option for selected...
Rak drobnokomórkowy płuca jest najbardziej agresywnym nowotworem wywodzącym się z płuc. Obecne opcje leczenia opierają na leczeniu systemowym (chemioterapia, immunoterapia) i radioterapii. Jedynie w rzadkich przypadkach możliwe wdrożenie chirurgicznego. Pomimo wysokiej wrażliwości chemioterapię radioterapię tylko niewielki odsetek pacjentów osiąga długoterminowe przeżycie. W pracy przedstawiono przypadek pacjenta po czterech liniach chemioterapii radioterapii, które umożliwiły 5-letnią...
Abstract Background This post-hoc analysis of a multinational, multicenter study aimed to describe and compare clinical characteristics, microbiology, outcomes between immunosuppressed non-immunosuppressed patients with nosocomial lower respiratory tract infections (nLRTI). The utilized data from the European Network for ICU-related Respiratory Infections, including 1,060 adult ICU diagnosed nLRTI. Descriptive statistics were used baseline characteristics pathogen distribution groups. A Cox...
Our aim was to analyze rheological properties of blood and plasma in patients (n=31) with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before after five nights continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy as compared a well-matched control group (n=19). Rheology measurements included viscosity, erythrocyte elongation deformability variables specific the aggregation process. The mean whole viscosity OSA groups 18.6% higher than that (P<0.001), 7.2% count 6% (P<0.001). corrected elevated 6.6% (P<0.05)...
The aim of this study was to establish recommendations for the use lung ultrasound in internal medicine, based on reliable data and expert opinions. Methods: bibliography from databases (Pubmed, Medline, OVID, Embase) has been fully reviewed up August 2017. Members group assessed credibility literature data. Then, three rounds, a discussion held individual (in accordance with Delphi procedure) followed by secret voting. Thirty-eight medicine were established as well discussed subjected...
The clinical course of intensive care unit (ICU) patients may be complicated by a large spectrum lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), defined specific epidemiological, and microbiological aspects. A European network for ICU-related (ENIRRIs), supported the Respiratory Society, has been recently established, with aim at studying all infective episodes except community-acquired ones. multicentre, observational study is in progress, enrolling more than 1000 fulfilling clinical,...
Lung ultrasound is gaining popularity as a quick, easy, and accurate method for the detection of pneumothorax. The typical sonographic features pneumothorax are absence lung sliding, presence point, pulse, B-lines. However, we found that in some cases, each these elements might be misleading.
In 2019, a pandemic began due to infection with novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. many cases, this coronavirus leads the development of COVID-19 disease. Lung damage in course disease often acute hypoxic respiratory failure and may eventually lead distress syndrome (ARDS). Respiratory as result can develop very quickly small percent those infected will die because it. There is currently no treatment for COVID-19, therefore key therapeutic intervention centers around symptomatic failure. The...