Background India is one of the seven identified countries in South-East Asia region regularly reporting dengue fever (DF)/dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) outbreaks. Even though the dengue prodrome and evolution of illness are most often similar in many patients, progress and outcome may differ significantly depending on the severity of illness as well as treatment instituted. We studied the clinical manifestations, outcome and factors predicting mortality of serology confirmed dengue fever cases admitted in Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of a high acuity healthcare facility in India. Methodology All patients with serology proven dengue fever admitted to MICU between 1st July 2015 and1st December 2015 were included in the study. Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, severity of illness scores and outcome were recorded. Results Majority of the patients (58.4%) belonged to 21–40 year age group. Hepatic (96.8%) followed by hematological (79.2%) involvement were the most common findings. CNS involvement observed among 27%. Survival to hospital discharge was 78.9%. Respiratory and gastrointestinal system involvement was associated with increased mortality. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), acute kidney injury (AKI) and shock were the clinical syndromes associated with mortality. Serum lactate, aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) were significantly elevated among non survivors. Significant difference in sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) scores was also observed among survivors and non survivors. Conclusion Organ system involvement and higher disease severity scores are strong predictors of mortality. High index of suspicion for atypical manifestations of dengue is warranted. How to cite this article Padyana M, Karanth S, Vaidya S, Gopaldas JA. Clinical Profile and Outcome of Dengue Fever in Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Level Hospital in India. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(6):270–273.

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How to cite this article: Gopaldas JA, Kumar AKA. Ventilator-associatedPneumonia and Lung Ultrasound: Finally, What is between the EarsMatters. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(9):1075–1076.

Angiotensin receptor blockers are commonly used to treat hypertension. However, the toxicity of this medication can be life-threatening and can cause severe hypotension and refractory shock. There are no case reports or published guidelines for its management. We hereby present a case of a young female with telmisartan overdose who was managed with multiple vasopressors and rescue therapies like methylene blue, high-dose glucose-insulin infusion, ascorbic acid, thiamine, steroids, and other agents. Early detection and intensive management of refractory shock are necessary to prevent mortality.

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How to cite this article: Gopaldas JA. Revisiting Stewart's Approach toward Assessment of Unidentified or Complex Acid–Base Disorders. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(1):5–6.

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