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Feed Intolerance Reversal by Prokinetics Improves Survival in Critically Ill Cirrhosis Patients

Feed intolerance (FI) is common in critically-ill cirrhosis patients and non-resolution carries high mortality. Early recognition and treatment with prokinetics is recommended to improve short-term survival. Of the 1,030... read more

Tags: hypoxemia, ICU, placebo, study, treatment, vasopressors,

Current Practice Updates in Emergency Medicine

Medicine is an ever-growing specialty. With new research and trials being conducted frequently, it becomes difficult to remain updated on the subject by just reading the textbook. Moreover, the postgraduate examination also... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, reference, training,

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Algorithm that Detects Sepsis Cut Deaths by 18%

Hospital patients are at risk of a number of life-threatening complications, especially sepsis—a condition that can kill within hours and contributes to one out of three in-hospital deaths in the U.S. Overworked doctors... read more

Tags: infection, research, sepsis, septic shock, technology,

Association of Vancomycin Plus Piperacillin-tazobactam with Early Changes in Creatinine vs. Cystatin C

Although dozens of studies have associated vancomycin + piperacillin–tazobactam with increased acute kidney injury (AKI) risk, it is unclear whether the association represents true injury or a pseudotoxicity characterized... read more

Tags: AKI, biomarkers, creatinine, dialysis, sepsis, study,

Clinical Application of Mechanical Ventilation

Fundamental concepts of respiratory physiology and the day-to-day duties of a respiratory care professional. Utilizing the wide degree of topics covered, including airway management, understanding ventilator waveforms, and... read more

Tags: book, education, mechanical ventilation, ventilation, ventilator,

Lung and Diaphragm Protective Ventilation Guided by the Esophageal Pressure

Lung protective ventilatory strategies aim to limit tidal volume, driving pressure and plateau pressure to minimize lung stress and strain and consequently reduce the morbidity and mortality risks associated with mechanical... read more

Tags: lungs, mechanical ventilation, sedation, ventilation, VILI,

Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy

Substantial new evidence has emerged since the 2012 iteration of these guidelines, especially to inform best practices for the perioperative management of patients who are receiving a VKA and may require heparin bridging,... read more

Tags: guidelines, hypertension, therapy, thrombosis,

Lung Ultrasound in the Critically Ill: The BLUE Protocol

Written by a pioneer in critical care ultrasound, this book discusses the basic technique and “signatures” of lung ultrasound and explains its main clinical applications. The tools and clinical uses of the BLUE... read more

Tags: ARDS, ARF, book, education, ultrasound,

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House Officer’s Guide to ICU Care

Your Must-Have Guide for Navigating the ICU The House Officer’s Guide to ICU Care is an eminently practical handbook for junior house officers, medical students, PAs, and nurses that offers nuts-and-bolts guidelines... read more

Tags: book, education, guidelines, ICU, recovery, surgery,

Trauma-induced Coagulopathy

Trauma is a major cause of mortality worldwide, and bleeding is the leading preventable cause of death. About one-quarter of patients with severe trauma develop a clotting disorder termed trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC)... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, blood, coagulation, coagulopathy, thrombosis, trauma,

Bougie vs. Endotracheal Tube with Stylet on Successful Intubation

Among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation, use of a bougie did not significantly increase the incidence of successful intubation on the first attempt compared with use of an endotracheal tube with stylet.... read more

Tags: analysis, hypoxemia, intubation, pneumonia, research,

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Evaluation of abdominal compression-decompression combined with chest compression CPR performed by a new device

Compression–decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CO-CPR) was more beneficial than standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (STD-CPR) in terms of survival benefits in patients who have suffered out-of-hospital cardiac... read more

Tags: CPR, perfusion, resuscitation, trauma, trial,

Critical Care Books Published Recently

There are so many resources in the medical field that it is difficult and time consuming to determine which ones are the most valuable and worth reading. To help sort through we compiled a list of recently published Critical... read more

Tags: education, reference, training,

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:

Sepsis Update for Nurses
We welcome back Nicole Cook, APRN and CNS to talk all about sepsis... and Nicole shares a personal story about sepsis we won't soon forget. Listen to podcast

The antidote to burnout | ICU surgeon Stephen Trzeciak, M.D.
Stephen, an ICU surgeon and physician scientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how serving others can benefit your health. Listen to podcast

Can buprenorphine be used as an antidote for methadone overdose?
In this episode I'll, discuss an article about using buprenorphine as an antidote in methadone overdose. Listen to podcast

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS

MCCR: Adult
Aug. 22, 2022 - Rosemont, IL

Receive the most comprehensive review and update of the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of critically ill adult patients.

Southeastern Critical Care Summit
Aug. 25, 2022 - Atlanta, GA

The Critical Care Summit provides targeted education for common critical care conditions and procedures to multi-professional healthcare stakeholders.

Chicagoland Critical Care Conference
Aug. 27, 2022 - Chicago, IL

Critical care practice & related pharmacotherapy encompasses a wide variety of disease states. New developments challenge the practitioner to stay abreast of emerging therapies & novel treatment strategies.

MCCR: Pediatric
Aug. 27, 2022 - St. Petersburg, FL

This course is being held by the Florida Chapter of SCCM. With 17 chapters across the United States, SCCM chapters provide opportunities for critical care professionals to exchange information, network with local peers and experts, and discuss the impact of national issues with their communities.

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NEW CRITICAL CARE JOBS

BE/BC Full-time Intensivist
Staten Island, New York
The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Service line at the Northwell Health’s Staten Island University Hospital is seeking an experienced BE/BC Full-time Intensivist to join our team in the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit.

Intensivist Opportunity in Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
HCA Florida Capital Hospital and ICC (Intensive Care Consortium) Healthcare are seeking a critical care physician to join their busy and growing program in Tallahassee, Florida

Inpatient Physician
Monroe, North Carolina
Novant Health is looking for compassionate, caring Intensivists to join our high functioning, efficient and impactful Tele-ICU program, and we would love to speak with you about our opportunities.

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FEATURED CRITICAL CARE BOOKS

Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory

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Trauma

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