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F Cartier

Publications and source records attributed to F Cartier.

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PubMed1975

[Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia after kidney transplantation. Early diagnosis by distal bronchial brushing].

Distal bronchial brushing is one of the methods used in the in vivo indentification of Pneumocystis carinii, a parasite associated with severe pneumonia, the development of which is induced by immuno-depression, particularly after renal transplantation. In three patients the pathogenic agent was demonstrated in alveolar material obtained in this way. The technique is simple and risk-free. It may be used early and repeatedly.

Adult↗
PubMed1975

[Circulatory survival of irreversible comas].

On the basis of a series of 53 cases of irreversible coma maintained in circulatory survival with the aim of removing the kidneys, the authors discuss the mode of treatment, with particular reference to the intravenous fluids used and the use of medications influencing the circulation. Fluid and electrolytes given must be adjusted hourly to ensure the exact replacement of urinary losses. Isoprotenerol is the only medication usually necessary. In the event of circulatory insufficiency, which is difficult to foresee and hence prevent, immediate volume expansion in a short a time as possible and isoprotenerol most frequently correct the situation (14 out of 17 cases). Thus effective circulation may be maintained until the kidneys are removed (48 out of 53 cases). 92 p.cent of the grafted kidneys functioned from the first day onwards.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

[Herpes simplex virus antibodies in 18 patients submitted to immunosuppressive agents after renal transplantation].

The titer of circulating antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1 was tested in 18 patients for a few months before and after renal transplantation. No clinical illness was observed in the group of patients lacking antibodies. On the contrary, half of those with antibodies developed cutaneous eruption within 2 to 4 weeks following treatment with immunosuppressive drugs. No relationship could be found between the appearance of clinical illness and the rise in antibody titer. This lack of correlation could be explained by the multiple modifications occurring in the immune system of the host submitted to immunosuppressive drugs.

Adult↗