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October 27, 2023MedicineOpen Access

Electrocardiographic semi-spiked helmet sign in critically Ill patients: A case series

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Why the study?

To describe the electrocardiographic semi-spiked helmet sign, a pseudo-ST segment elevation linked to critical illness and poor prognosis, and enhance clinical awareness.

Is the electrocardiographic Semi-spiked helmet sign associated with poor prognosis in critically ill patients?

Population

3 critically ill patients presenting with electrocardiographic Semi-SH sign

Design

Case series

Authors

BSBryan Richard SasmitaThe Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversitySLSuxin LuoGuangdong University of TechnologyBHBi HuangCentral South University

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Implication

Semi-SH sign may signal poor prognosis in critical illness; leaves open need for prospective validation before clinical adoption.

Structured PICO

Is the electrocardiographic Semi-spiked helmet sign associated with poor prognosis in critically ill patients?

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Population
3 critically ill patients with severe infection/sepsis presenting with electrocardiographic Semi-Spiked Helmet (Semi-SH) sign
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Intervention
Gastric decompression, antibiotics, diuretics, advanced life support
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Outcome
Prognosis/mortality associated with the electrocardiographic Semi-SH signhard clinical

The electrocardiographic Semi-spiked helmet sign is a life-threatening ECG manifestation in critically ill patients that requires early recognition and aggressive treatment.

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Sasmita et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72a70835aa2c282ce35c5ahttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000035661
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