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Lower vs. Higher Oxygenation Targets in ICU Patients with Severe Hypoxemia
Lower vs. Higher Oxygenation Targets in ICU Patients with Severe Hypoxemia
Among adult ICU patients with severe hypoxemia, a lower oxygenation target (8 kPa) did not improve survival or HRQoL at 1 year as compared to a higher oxygenation target (12 kPa). We obtained 1‑year vital status for 2887/2928... read more
Tags: AHRF, hypoxemia, ICU, mortality, oxygenation, pneumonia, study,
 
 
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,
 
 
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Acquired Weakness and Hospital Functional Mobility Outcomes Following Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with COVID-19
Acquired Weakness and Hospital Functional Mobility Outcomes Following Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with COVID-19
In critically ill COVID-19 patients, the incidence of ICUAW and acute gait dependence were high. Our study identifies factors influencing both outcomes. Future studies should investigate optimal COVID-19 ARDS management and... read more
Tags: ARDS, coronavirus, COVID-19, dyspnea, mechanical ventilation, study,
 
 
Prevalence of PICS in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19
Prevalence of PICS in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) patients usually require long periods of mechanical ventilation and sedation, which added to steroid therapy, favours a predisposition to the development of delirium and subsequent mental... read more
Tags: COVID-19, ICU, infection, mechanical ventilation, pediatrics, PICS, PTSD, sedation, steroids, study, therapy,
 
 
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,
 
 
Sepsis Protocols to Reduce Mortality in Resource-restricted Settings
Sepsis Protocols to Reduce Mortality in Resource-restricted Settings
Simplified sepsis protocols are essential to improving sepsis-related mortality rates in resource-restricted settings, but adequate training of clinicians and modified protocols are necessary for successful implementation.... read more
Tags: mortality, sepsis, study, training,
 
 
Arterial Carbon Dioxide and Acute Brain Injury in VA-ECMO
Arterial Carbon Dioxide and Acute Brain Injury in VA-ECMO
Acute brain injury (ABI) occurs frequently in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). We examined the association between peri-cannulation arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) and... read more
Tags: brain injury, cannulation, ECMO, edema, hemorrhage, hypoxemia, ICH,
 
 
Multiple Organ Dysfunction in Older Major Trauma Critical Care Patients
Multiple Organ Dysfunction in Older Major Trauma Critical Care Patients
Frailty rather than chronological age appears to drive multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) development, recovery, and outcome in older cohorts. Early identification of frailty after trauma may help to predict MODS... read more
Tags: discharge, MODS, mortality, recovery, TBI, trauma,
 
 
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Management of RV-Predominant Heart Failure and Shock in the Cardiac ICU
Management of RV-Predominant Heart Failure and Shock in the Cardiac ICU
Cardiogenic shock from left ventricular failure is a common presentation in the intensive care unit. In contrast, right ventricular (RV)-predominant heart failure (HF) causing shock is less well recognized. We review the... read more
Tags: cardiogenic shock, cardiology, epidemiology,
 
 
Disposable Hospital Gowns May Pose Infection Risk
Disposable Hospital Gowns May Pose Infection Risk
Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. hospitals, have underperformed in recent and ongoing laboratory tests and may fall short of safety standards, leaving health care... read more
Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, infection, PPE, study,
 
 
ECMO-Extracorporeal Life Support in Adults
ECMO-Extracorporeal Life Support in Adults
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been in clinical use for some 40 years, but it is only in the past decade that its application in the treatment of life-threatening circulatory and respiratory failure has truly... read more
Tags: book, cannulation, ECMO, monitoring, oxygenation,
 
 
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Medical Nutrition Therapy and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults
Medical Nutrition Therapy and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults
Calorie intake was mainly provided according to the targets recommended by the active ESPEN guideline, but protein intake was lower. In patients staying in ICU ≥ 5 days, early moderate daily calorie and protein intakes... read more
Tags: ICU, mechanical ventilation, nutrition, research,
 
 
The Mysterious Vanishing of MIS-C
The Mysterious Vanishing of MIS-C
Whilst the overwhelming majority of Covid-19 infections in healthy children are mild or asymptomatic, the serious risk which remained was of the hyperinflammatory syndrome known as MIS-C (Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome... read more
Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, inflammation, pediatrics, treatment,
 
 
Extracorporeal Life Support for Adults
Extracorporeal Life Support for Adults
This book presents a concise, evidence-based review of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for adult diseases. It describes the use of ECLS with patients who are experiencing severe hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARDS and... read more
Tags: ARDS, book, ECMO, hypoxemia, pneumonia, rehabilitation,
 
 
Difficulties Faced by Nurses Who Care For Patients with Delirium in the ICU
Difficulties Faced by Nurses Who Care For Patients with Delirium in the ICU
We developed a difficulty scale for nurses caring for patients with delirium in the intensive care unit and confirmed its reliability and validity. The difficulty factors were developed with the intention to identify educational... read more
Tags: delirium, ICU, nurses, nursing,
 
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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:

Top Consults: Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis
This week on Pulm PEEPs, we are continuing our Top Consults series with a discussion on the work-up and diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension. Listen to podcast

Final Nail in the Coffin for Vitamin C in Septic Shock?
This trial has given us a clear answer and we strongly believe that there is no role for intravenous vitamin C in patients with septic shock. Listen to podcast

Reading chest x-rays
Brandon and Bryan share their approaches to the chest x-ray in the ICU. Plus: Bryan's an FCCM! Listen to podcast

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Jul. 12, 2022 - Online

11th Congress of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies. Join us for all the latest developments in PedsICU, across the spectrum from basic science to the bedside and beyond.



Master Class: Saving the Kidneys
Jul. 13, 2022 - Online

Explore the vital aspects of critical care nephrology through this case-driven, practical, and forward-thinking half-day master class.



Critical Care Susnet Sharing Hour
Jul. 14, 2022 - London, UK

The Critical Care Susnet Sharing Hour is hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, British Association of Critical Care Nurses and Intensive Care Society. It is an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions and hear about developments related to environmental sustainability in critical care.



Physician Assistant Board Review 2022
Jul. 25, 2022 - Rochester, MN

The Mayo Clinic Physician Assistant Board Review course is a comprehensive review designed to help with initial (PANCE) and recertification (PANRE) examinations and to provide a relevant review for daily practice. Prepare for your exam with our top Mayo Clinic faculty, unparalleled content and learning techniques proven to enhance comprehension and recall.



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