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Background and objective: Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem and the prevalence is high in many Asian countries. Methods: A prospective observational study of the prevalence of bacterial pathogens and their antimicro-bial susceptibilities in patients with acute exacerba-tions of chronic bronchitis (AECB) was conducted in Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong from August 2006 to April 2008. The diagnosis of AECB was based on increased cough and worsening of two of following: dyspnoea, increased sputum volume or purulence. Patients who had taken antibiotics within 72 h of presentation were excluded. All bacterial strains were submitted to a central labo-ratory for re-identification and antimicrobial suscepti-bility testing to 16 antimicrobial agents according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Results: Four hundred and seven isolates were iden-tified among 447 patients of AECB. The most frequent organisms isolated were Klebsiella pneumoniae and associated species (n = 91 + 17), Haemophilus influen-zae (n = 71), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 63), Streptococcus pneumoniae (n = 32), Acinetobacter baumannii (n = 22) and Moraxella catarrhalis (n = 21). According to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Insti-tute susceptibility breakpoints, 85.7% and >90% of these pathogens were susceptible to levofloxacin and cefepime respectively. Other options with overall lower susceptibilities include imipenem, ceftazidime, ceftri-axone and amoxicillin/clavulanate. Conclusions: Gram-negative bacteria including Kleb-siella spp., P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter spp. consti-tute a large proportion of pathogens identified in patients with AECB in some Asian countries. Surveil-lance on the local prevalence and antibiotic resistance of these organisms is important in guiding appropriate choice of antimicrobials in the management of AECB.

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PURPOSE: Interstitial pneumonia (IP) is a progressive and irreversible fibrosis and can be fatal if acute exacerbation (AE) occurs. While a useful risk-scoring system has been established for lung surgery, no risk evaluation exists for AE of IP related to non-pulmonary surgery. The objective of this review is to describe the management for patients with IP. METHODS: We experienced three hepatectomy cases with IP. The first was a 72-year-old male patient diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) revealed IP with reticular shadow at the base of both lungs. After hepatectomy, his IP became acutely exacerbated and did not improve with steroid or sivelestat treatment. The second was a 74-year-old male patient diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, and the third was a 75-year-old male patient with liver metastasis. In both these cases, CT revealed a reticular shadow in the lung fields, with increased serum KL-6 levels. We administered pirfenidone for perioperative management, during which time no respiratory complications occurred. RESULTS: Perioperative management with pirfenidone for hepatectomy accompanied by IP was successful in our cases. CONCLUSION: We reviewed reports on the perioperative prevention, intraoperative risk factors, and treatment of postoperative AE of IP and summarized the perioperative management techniques for IP patients undergoing non-pulmonary surgery.

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Latar Belakang: Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (PPOK) berkontribusi terhadap masalah kesehatan yang bermakna selama penyelenggaraan haji. Kementerian Kesehatan RI mendokumentasikan PPOK sebagai penyebab ketiga terbesar perawatan jemaah haji yaitu sebesar 7,2% pada tahun 2010. Identifikasi individu yang berisiko lebih tinggi untuk mengalami eksaserbasi akut PPOK selama pelaksanaan haji menjadi penting. Oleh karenanya, penggunaan skor CAT dalam memprediksi risiko eksaserbasi akut pada populasi khusus ini perlu diteliti lebih lanjut. Tujuan: Mengevaluasi skor CAT sebagai prediktor kejadian eksaserbasi akut pada jemaah haji dengan PPOK. Metode: Penelitian kohort prospektif ini dilakukan pada jemaah haji Embarkasi Provinsi DKI Jakarta tahun 2012. Sebelum keberangkatan, subyek diminta mengisi CAT dan diberikan kartu pencatatan harian untuk mencatat gejala eksaserbasi akut selama pelaksanaan haji. Kartu serupa juga diberikan pada dokter kelompok terbang (kloter) mereka. Saat kedatangan di tempat disembarkasi, subyek diwawancarai dan dilakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan serta pengumpulan kartu pencatatan harian dari pasien maupun dokter kloter. Eksaserbasi akut ditentukan dari kartu pencatatan harian dan buku kesehatan haji yang dibawa oleh tiap jemaah. Hasil: Sebanyak 61 pasien PPOK direkrut dengan subyek laki-laki sejumlah 57 orang (93,4%) dan rerata usia 58,8±8,5 tahun. Eksaserbasi akut terjadi pada 35 pasien (57,4%). Skor CAT berkisar antara 0–25 dengan rerata 8,2±5,5. Persentase kelompok kategori CAT rendah (skor<10) sebesar 63,9% sementara 36,1% memiliki kategori CAT sedang-berat (skor CAT 10-30). Didapatkan Risiko Relatif sebesar 1,33 (IK95% 0,875–2,020), Nilai Duga Positif: 0,68 (IK95% 0,47–0,84), dan AUC 0,773 (IK95% 0,647-0,898). Median skor CAT 9 (nilai minimum 1; maksimum 25) untuk kelompok eksaserbasi akut dan median 4 (nilai minimum 0; maksimum 17) untuk kelompok tidak eksaserbasi akut yang bermakna secara statistik (p<0.0001, Uji Mann-Whitney). Simpulan: Terdapat peningkatan kejadian eksaserbasi akut pada jemaah haji dengan CAT kategori sedang-berat dibandingkan kelompok CAT kategori ringan namun belum terlihat perbedaan risiko yang bermakna pada penelitian ini dan skor CAT memiliki kemampuan untuk memprediksi terjadinya eksaserbasi akut. ......Background: COPD contributes to significant health problems during pilgrimage for moslems. Indonesian Ministry of Health COPD as the third leading causes of hospitalization pilgrims with percentage of 7.2% in 2010. Identifying individuals with higher risk to have acute exacerbation during the pilgrimage is essential. Therefore, the use of CAT scores in predicting the risk of acute exacerbation in this special population merits further investigation. Objective: To evaluate CAT score as predictor of acute exacerbation event in pilgrims with COPD. Methods: This propective cohort study was conducted to pilgrims from DKI Jakarta Province in 2012. Prior to departure, subjects were asked to complete CAT and given diary card to record any symptoms of exacerbation during pilgrimage. Similar observation card were also given to their pilgrims groups’ doctors. On arrival at disembarkation point, subjects underwent interview and health examination while diary cards were collected from both patients and their doctors. Acute exacerbation were determined from the diary cards and individual health record book carried by every pilgrim. Results: Sixty one COPD patients were recruited comprising 57 male subjects (93.4%) and mean age for this study is 58.8 ± 8.5 years. Acute exacerbation occurred in 35 patients (57.4%). CAT scores range from 0–25 with a mean of 8.2±5.5. Percentage of low CAT category group (score <10) was 63.9% while the 36.1% of subjects were in medium to high CAT category group (score 10-30). Relative Risk for acute exacerbation was 1.33 (95% CI 0.875 – 2.020), Positive Predivetive Value: 0.68 (95%CI 0.47–0.84), and AUC 0.773 (95% CI 0.647-0.898) and median CAT scores were 9 (minimum value 1; maximum 25) for acute exacerbation group and 4 (minimum value 0; maximum 17) for and non acute exacerbation group which was statistically significant (p<0.0001, Mann-Whitney U test). Conclusion: An increasead numbers of acute exacerbation was observed in moderate-severe category CAT score compared to those in mild category nevertheless a significant risk difference was not demonstrated in this study and CAT score has the ability to predict acute exacerbation.