Table of Contents

Original Article

In Vitro Activity of Colistin plus Sulbactam against Extensive-Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by Checkerboard Method 1
Thamlikitkul V, Tiengrim S PDF
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Sitafloxacin against Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli Isolated from Thai Patients by Disk Diffusion Method 7
Thamlikitkul V, Tiengrim S PDF
Effectiveness of Multifaceted Interventions on Rational Use of Antibiotics for Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Acute Diarrhea 13
Boonyasiri A, Thamlikitkul V PDF
Bacterial Contamination of Fresh Traumatic Wounds at Trauma Center, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand 20
Sirijatuphat R, Siritongtaworn P, Sripojtham V, Boonyasiri A, Thamlikitkul V PDF
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in a Resource-Limited Setting 26
Chayakulkeeree M, Wangchinda P PDF
Epidemiology of Infections Caused by Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in Adult Hospitalized Patients at Siriraj Hospital 35
Chaisathaphol T, Chayakulkeeree M PDF
Reliability and Validity of a Thai Version of the Berlin Questionnaire in Patients with Sleep Disordered Breathing 46
Suksakorn S, Rattanaumpawan P, Banhiran W, Cherakul N, Chotinaiwattarakul W PDF
Reliability and Validity of the Thai Version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index 57
Sitasuwan T, Bussaratid S, Ruttanaumpawan P, Chotinaiwattarakul W PDF
Evaluation of Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease: A Comparison between Physician Diagnosis and Self-Administered Questionnaires 68
Jongwanasiri S, Prayoonwiwat N, Pisarnpong A, Srivanitchapoom P, Chotinaiwattarakul W PDF
Efficacy of Quantitative Capillary Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Measurement in the Diagnosis of Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Comparison to Quantitative Serum Ketone Measurement by Nitroprusside Reaction 78
Lertwattanarak R, Plainkum P PDF
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Isoniazid Mono-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis 86
Chierakul N, Saengthongpinij V, Foongladda S PDF
Comparison between the Effects of Generic and Original Salmeterol/Fluticasone Combination (SFC) Treatment on Airway Inflammation in Stable Asthmatic Patients 91
Maneechotesuwan K, Assawabhumi J, Rattanasaengloet K, Suthamsmai T, Pipopsuthipaiboon S, Udompunturak S PDF
Role of Meditation in Reducing Sympathetic Hyperactivity and Improving Quality of Life in Lupus Nephritis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease 101
Bantornwan S, Watanapa W, Hussarin P, Chatsiricharoenkul S, Larpparisuth N, Teerapornlertratt T, Vareesangthip J, Vareesangthip K PDF
The Quality of Life in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients 108
Suwanpasak A, Boonyapisit W PDF
Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation: Baseline Data from Thai Subset of RECORD AF Study 115
Sriratanasathavorn C, Pumprueg S, Boonyapisit W PDF
Prevalence and Characters of Anomalous Coronary Artery from Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography 124
Krittayaphong R, Maneesai A, Saiviroonporn P, Nakyen S, Thanapiboonpol P, Yindeengam A PDF
Accuracy of Left Atrial Enlargement Diagnosed by Electrocardiography as Compared to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Hypertensive Patients 132
Bureekam S, Boonyasirinant T PDF
One-Year Clinical Outcomes of ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Treated with Emergent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Impact of Thrombus Burden 139
Tungsubutra W, Towashiraporn K, Tresukosol D, Chotinaiwattrakul C, Phankingthongkum R, Wongpraparut N, Panchavinnin P PDF
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal Attainment among Post Myocardial Infarction Patients on Lipid Lowering Therapy at Siriraj Outpatient Clinic 147
Praipaisarnkit K, Wongpraparut N, Pongakasira R PDF
Effect of Renal Nerve Denervation for Resistant Hypertension in Thai Patients: A Report of the First Cases Series in Thailand 155
Wongpraparut N, Tresukosol D, Roubsantisuk W, Buranakitjaroen P, Chotivoraniyakul C, Pongakasira R PDF
G-Suited for Prevention of Syncope in Patients with Vasovagal Syncope: A Pilot Study 162
Rasmeehirun P, Krittayaphong R PDF
The Temporal Changes of Tissue Oxygen Saturation (StO2) and Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (ScvO2) During Sepsis/Septic Shock Resuscitation 168
Permpikul C, Cheranakhorn C PDF
Therapeutic Goal Achievements during Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Resuscitation and Their Association with Patients’ Outcomes 176
Permpikul C, Sringam P, Tongyoo S PDF
Non-Invasive Estimated Continuous Cardiac Output (escCO) during Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Resuscitation 184
Permpikul C, Leelayuthachai T PDF
Factors Associated with Consumption of Caffeinated-Beverage among Siriraj Pre-Clinical Year Medical Students, A 2-Year Consecutive Survey 189
Pandejpong D, Paisansudhi S, Udompunthurak S PDF
The Effectiveness of Holistic Diabetic Management between Siriraj Continuity of Care Clinic and Medical Out-Patient Department 197
Chalermsri C, Paisansudhi S, Kantachuvesiri P, Pramyothin P, Washirasaksiri C, Srivanichakorn W, Nopmaneejumruslers C, Chouriyagune C, Pandejpong D, Phisalprapa P PDF
Causes of Prolonged Hospitalization among General Internal Medicine Patients of a Tertiary Care Center 206
Ruangkriengsin D, Phisalprapa P PDF
A Survey of Opinions Regarding wishes Toward the End-of-Life among Thai Elderly 216
Srinonprasert V, Kajornkijaroen A, Na Bangchang P, Wangtrakuldee G, Wongboonsin J, Kuptniratsaikul V, Kornbongkotmas S, Assanasen J, Praditsuwan R PDF
Interaction between Physicians and Pharmaceutical Representatives, An Insight from Thailand 223
Srinonprasert V, Arrunyagasamesuke A, Nimmannit A, Sutheechet K, Wongwatcharadeth P, Phattharayuttawat S, Pongprasobchai S PDF

Case Report

Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae Bacteremia without Endocarditis Associated With Psoas Abscess: The First Case Report in Thailand 232
Upapan P, Chayakulkeeree M PDF