Does intubation really equal death in cirrhotic patients?
Markers of advanced chronic liver disease but not of the severity of acute illness are correlated to ICU outcome in ventilated cirrhotic patients. The outcome of advanced cases (Child-Pugh score of 12 and above) is poor.
We conclude that a higher serum HMW adiponectin level is associated with a reduced odds ratio of mild renal dysfunction in Japanese adults.