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Delphi Approach to 5-level Priority Triage Systems

This study proposes a standard of 49 outcomes divided into two sets tied to red and orange priority respectively, to be used when evaluating 5-level priority triage systems; Lund Outcome Set for Evaluation of Triage (LOSET).... read more

Tags: diagnosis, ICU, triage,

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences covers every aspect of the drug delivery to lungs, the physiology and pharmacology of the lung, modelling for lung delivery, drug devices... read more

Tags: book, diagnosis, education, lungs, pneumonia, research, treatment,

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Rising Mortality in COVID-19 Patients Supported With ECMO

We aimed to describe practice patterns and outcomes in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support throughout the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with the hypothesis that mortality would improve... read more

Tags: COVID-19, ECMO, oxygenation, study,

$Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Axillary Vein vs. Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients$

Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Axillary Vein vs. Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients

No difference was found between the real-time ultrasound-guided out-of-plane cannulation of the IJV and the infraclavicular real-time ultrasound-guided in-plane cannulation of the AXV. Both techniques are equally efficient... read more

Tags: cannulation, mechanical ventilation, study, ultrasound,

Early Identification of Intra-abdominal Infection and Sepsis

This case report illustrates the ability of the novel biomarker pancreatic stone protein (PSP) concentrations to act as a warning sign, allowing the early identification of intra-abdominal infection and post-operative peritonitis... read more

Tags: antibiotics, diagnosis, infection, sepsis,

Textbook of Acute Trauma Care

This book provides a systemic approach to acute trauma care in line with the ABCDE paradigm and up-to-date information on assessing and managing major trauma from the pre-hospital to the rehabilitation phase. The book’s... read more

Tags: airway, book, diagnostics, education, radiology, rehabilitation, trauma,

Increased Risk of Hospitalization in Celiac Disease with COVID-19 Infection Is Mitigated by Vaccination

Celiac disease (CD) patients with COVID-19 have a higher risk of hospitalization compared with non-CD referents. This risk is mitigated by vaccination in CD patients as it is in non-CD referents. ICU requirement occurred... read more

Tags: COVID-19, enteropathy, ICU, thrombosis, vaccination,

Delirium Prevention in the ICU: Melatonin or Ramelteon

Melatonin modulates the circadian rhythm and has been studied as a preventive measure against the development of delirium in hospitalized patients. Such an effect may be more evident in patients admitted to the ICU, but findings... read more

Tags: delirium, ICU, mechanical ventilation, trial,

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Predicting Readmission or Death After Discharge From the ICU with Machine Learning

In this era of expanding availability of ML models, external validation and retraining are key steps to consider before applying machine learning (ML) models to new settings. Clinicians and decision-makers should take this... read more

Tags: discharge, ICU, technology, vasopressors,

Bempedoic Acid Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Among statin-intolerant patients, treatment with bempedoic acid was associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or... read more

Tags: cardiology, infarction, treatment,

Workbook on Hemodynamic Management

This workbook focuses on hemodynamics management. Hemodynamic management should be aimed at minimizing the ischemic injury. Cerebral ischemia impairs the brain’s ability to autoregulate its circulation through vasoconstriction... read more

Tags: book, education, hemodynamics, ischemia, monitoring, vasoconstrictor, vasodilation,

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Higher Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients with High Nutritional Risk

Delivery of higher doses of protein to mechanically ventilated critically ill patients did not improve the time-to-discharge-alive from hospital and might have worsened outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury (AKI)... read more

Tags: AKI, malnutrition, nephrology, nutrition, protein,

The CLOVERS Trial: Does Nothing Matter in Sepsis?

The CLOVERS trials is an open label RCT that did not demonstrate any difference (beneficial or harmful) from using a restrictive fluid strategy over a liberal fluid strategy in sepsis-induced hypotension. Do whatever you... read more

Tags: fluid therapy, hypotension, sepsis, trial, vasopressors,

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:

Classification of Anti-psychotics and Haloperidol pharmacology
In this episode, we discuss the classification of anti-psychotic medications and haloperidol pharmacology in depth. Listen to podcast

Early Beginnings of the ICU and Critical Care Medicine
In this week's episode we'll trace back the beginnings of the modern intensive care unit and critical care medicine as we know it. Much of this arose thanks to two particular infectious diseases--polio and tetanus. Listen to podcast

SBT Strategies and 3SITES
In this episode we again go to a new and old article 1) "Spontaneous-Breathing Trials with Pressure-Support Ventilation or a T-piece" by Thille et al published NEJM 2022 and 2) "Intravascular Complications of Central Venous Catheterization by Insertion Site" or "3SITES" by Parienti et al published NEJM 2015. Listen to podcast

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS

Adult Critical Care Procedures Course
Mar. 25, 2023 - Louisville, KY

This is a critical care procedures course to learn the essential techniques for intubations, central lines (including cordis and dialysis catheters), arterial lines, and chest tubes on adult patients.

Mayo Clinic Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant 2023
Mar. 31, 2023 - Jacksonville, FL

The course is comprised of lecture-based sessions covering essential acute care topics such as vasoactive support, ECMO, secondary trauma assessment, intracranial pressure, anticoagulant reversal, acute liver failure, toxicology, and more.

High Performance Resuscitation Teams
Apr. 13, 2023 - Minneapolis, MN

This course will review critical concepts and operationalize implementation practices for High Performance Resuscitation Teams. Attendees will explore how team members acquire, process and make information actionable, including strategies for effective communication, collaboration and cooperation.

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NEW CRITICAL CARE JOBS

Seeking a Per Diem Intensivist/Nocturnist
New York City, New York
Northwell Health Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Program is seeking a BE/BC Per Diem Intensivist Nocturnist to enhance the staff at Lenox Hill Hospital. Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine is a must.

Intensivist Position in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Partnership opportunity with a collegial group of intensivists in the gateway of Hawaii. Gateway to the Island Chain and Capital of Hawaii, enjoy beaches and a city atmosphere including dining, nightlife and shopping.

Critical Care Medicine Nocturnist
Detroit, Michigan
A thriving healthcare system is seeking a Critical Care Medicine: Nocturnist to work in the Saginaw, MI area. Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and value learning and growth!

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FEATURED CRITICAL CARE BOOKS

Hepatic Critical Care

This book focuses on the critical care of the patient with acute, acute on chronic and chronic liver failure as well as the peri-operative care of the patient with liver transplantation. Each of these disease processes is...

Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor

Occasionally heart wrenching and always fast-paced, Miracles and Mayhem in the ER will have readers holding their breath one second and celebrating the next. Through his night shifts at a renowned Portland, OR hospital, Russell...

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