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Temporal Trends in the Use of Computed Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism
Temporal Trends in the Use of Computed Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism
Despite the recent validation of clinical decision rules to limit the use of computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA), an increase in the CTPA rate along with more diagnosed pulmonary embolism (PE) and especially... read more
Tags: angiography, embolism, pulmonary embolism,
 
 
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This book covers all clinical aspects of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), from definition to treatment, focusing on the more recent recommendations and evidence-based medicine. The addressed topics are the various... read more
Tags: ARDS, book, mechanical ventilation, sedation, treatment,
 
 
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Resuscitative TEE
Resuscitative TEE
The use of ED resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a practical modality that provides useful diagnostic and therapeutic information for critically ill patients in the emergency department, with an excellent... read more
Tags: bleeding, diagnosis, echocardiography, gastrointestinal bleeding, intubation, resuscitation, TEE,
 
 
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Advances in Diagnostic Tools and Disease Management
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Advances in Diagnostic Tools and Disease Management
Divided into thirteen chapters, this book provides a wealth of research-oriented findings and practical guidance, ranging from the definition, epidemiology and pathophysiology, to the diagnosis and management of the disease.... read more
Tags: ARDS, book, education, hypoxemia, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary edema, ventilation,
 
 
Cardiovascular Subphenotypes in ARDS
Cardiovascular Subphenotypes in ARDS
Latent class analysis (LCA) of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) parameters identified four cardiovascular subphenotypes in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that more closely aligned with circulatory failure... read more
Tags: ARDS, cardiology, echocardiography, ICU, TTE,
 
 
Thrombotic and Bleeding Complications During Antithrombotic Treatment
Thrombotic and Bleeding Complications During Antithrombotic Treatment
Remarkable progress has been made in the pharmacological management of patients with cardiovascular disease, including the frequent use of antithrombotic agents. Nonetheless, bleeding complications remain frequent and potentially... read more
Tags: anticoagulation, bleeding, pulmonary embolism, thrombolysis, thrombosis, treatment,
 
 
Validation of qSOFA as a Screening Tool for Early Identification of Sepsis Patients
Validation of qSOFA as a Screening Tool for Early Identification of Sepsis Patients
Sepsis and septic shock are major healthcare problems, affecting millions of people around the world each year. The speed and appropriateness of therapy administered in the initial hours of treatment are likely to influence... read more
Tags: qSOFA, sepsis, septic shock, SOFA,
 
 
Barotrauma Rate Is 25% in ARDS Patients Receiving ECMO
Barotrauma Rate Is 25% in ARDS Patients Receiving ECMO
Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving mechanical ventilation have a high risk of barotrauma, which often has poor prognosis and high mortality. Although ECMO should theoretically protect patients... read more
Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, ECMO, study,
 
 
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Intubating the Critically Ill Patient: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success in the ED and ICU
Intubating the Critically Ill Patient: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success in the ED and ICU
Intubating critically ill patients is a process that requires a well-thought-out, step-by-step plan, specific to each patient. This book teaches the steps necessary to predict, prepare, perform, and provide pre and post-intubation... read more
Tags: book, ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, trauma, ventilation,
 
 
Significant Persistent Pain Symptoms After Critical Care Illness
Significant Persistent Pain Symptoms After Critical Care Illness
Persistent pain could be a common health problem after critical illness care. Our data also suggest that there is a lack of specific follow-up after ICU discharge. Given the major consequences on patient quality of life,... read more
Tags: COPD, delirium, hypertension, ICU, mechanical ventilation, nutrition, pain, study,
 
 
Acute Traumatic Coma Awakening by Right Median Nerve Electrical Stimulation
Acute Traumatic Coma Awakening by Right Median Nerve Electrical Stimulation
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to acute coma and may result in prolonged disorder of consciousness (pDOC). We aimed to determine whether right median nerve electrical stimulation is a safe and effective treatment... read more
Tags: coma, simulation, trauma, treatment,
 
 
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Shock
Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Shock
In this study, the identification of the etiology of shock by Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) was characterized by high sensitivity and a positive likelihood ratio, especially for obstructive shock. Hence, these findings... read more
Tags: diagnosis, POCUS, shock, study, ultrasound,
 
 
Effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors on Organ Support-Free Survival in COVID-19 Patients
Effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors on Organ Support-Free Survival in COVID-19 Patients
n this randomized clinical trial of critically ill participants hospitalized for COVID-19, treatment with a P2Y12 inhibitor did not improve the number of days alive and free of cardiovascular or respiratory organ support.... read more
Tags: corticosteroids, COVID-19, inhibitors, mechanical ventilation, research,
 
 
Environmental Impact of Single‑use and Reusable Items in CVC-insertion Kits
Environmental Impact of Single‑use and Reusable Items in CVC-insertion Kits
he use of CVC-insertion kits containing reusable metal instruments and reusable textiles offer a robust opportunity to reduce the environmental impacts and financial costs of CVC insertions in a European setting, compared... read more
Tags: catheter, CVC, study, venous catheter,
 
 
Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory
Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory
The book provides a practically focused review of the latest techniques used for hemodynamic assessment in the echocardiography laboratory. It features a methodical case-based approach covering how to measure hemodynamic... read more
Tags: book, echocardiography, education, hemodynamics, resources,
 
LATEST CRITICAL CARE PODCASTS

Every week we scour the web to bring you the latest podcast episodes related to ICU and Critical Care Medicine. Here are the latest podcasts:

Right Ventricular Failure
There is increased recognition of the right ventricle's pivotal role in health and disease. In this episode, we will discuss Right Ventricular Failure in the context of critical illness. Our guest is Dr. Ryan Tedford, a practicing cardiologist focusing on heart failure. Listen to podcast

Occupational Therapists as Leaders In the ICU
Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP-BC, is an ICU nurse practitioner and consultant on a mission to create Awake and Walking ICUs. She hands the microphone to ICU survivors and bedside caregivers to reveal the realities of ICU experience and patients' journeys after discharge. Listen to podcast

Goals of Care Discussions in Hospitalized Patients
Discussions about goals of care are important for high-quality palliative care yet are often lacking for hospitalized older patients with serious illness. Listen to podcast

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS
Humanising Critical Care
May. 31, 2023 - Online

Humanisation in critical care refers to the approach of treating patients and their families as individuals with unique experiences, emotions, and needs. This course aims to provide an overview of the importance of humanisation in critical care, and how healthcare professionals can provide evidence-based, person-centred care in their daily practice to improve patient outcomes and experiences.



Euroanaesthesia 2023
Jun. 03, 2023 - Glasgow, Scotland

Euroanaesthesia is one of the world’s largest and most influential scientific congresses for anaesthesia professionals. Held annually throughout Europe, our congress is a contemporary event geared towards education, knowledge exchange and innovation in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, as well as a platform for immense international visibility for scientific research.



WICC 2023- 16th World Intensive and Critical Care Congress
Aug. 26, 2023 - Istanbul, Turkey

The mission of the WICC2023 is to gather all intensive and critical care professionals from the globe to share knowledge, experience and research findings in intensive and critical care; to contribute to education and experience of intensivists.



ACEP 2023 - American College of Emergency Physicians
Oct. 09, 2023 - Philadelphia, USA

Learn important clinical updates from your colleagues. Explore new tools and devices to help make your practice easier. And lift your heart as we collectively take the time to celebrate emergency medicine’s achievements at ACEP23.



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Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
This comprehensive textbook on the echocardiographic assessment of pediatric and congenital heart disease has been updated for a second edition with an emphasis on new technologies. This highly-illustrated full-color reference...
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Sepsis
Sepsis
Written by an international group of experts in the field, Sepsis, Third Edition is a valuable resource that provides the most practical information for clinicians and practitioners who treat this complication in the ICU....
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