Ulrike Heinicke

Nationwide trends in incidence and in-hospital mortality of ARDS in Germany, 2008–2022

Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality among critically ill patients. Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and demographic changes have likely influenced its epidemiology. This study aimed to investigate n...

Effects of remote ischemic preconditioning on intestinal oxygenation, microcirculation, and mitochondrial respiration within the second window of organ protection in a rodent hemorrhagic shock model

Abstract Background In the setting of high-risk surgery, preventive strategies to maintain intestinal tissue integrity are of particular importance, as no bridging organ replacement therapy exists. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has been reported to attenuate organ injury...