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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,

The High-risk Surgical Patient

It is well known that certain diseases and patient conditions are associated with increased perioperative risk. The aim of this book is to define and identify the clinical factors that warrant a broader and more detailed... read more

Tags: book, ECMO, education, LVAD, oxygenation, surgery,

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,

Loved Ones Are Not “Visitors” in a Patient’s Life

Hospitals are institutions whose primary task is to treat patients. Family-centered care, which considers loved ones as equal partners in patient care, has been gaining recognition in the adult care setting. Our aim was to... read more

Tags: analysis, communication, COVID-19, family,

Dexmedetomidine, Almost As Many Uses As There Are Letters

There is literature to support the use of dexmedetomidine in patients with sympathomimetic toxidrome. It may be a reasonable approach to utilize Dex, with or without a bolus, while closely monitoring these patients in an... read more

Tags: dexmedetomidine, extubation, hypotension, NIV, sedation, ventilation,

Intensive Care in Nephrology

The field of intensive care in nephrology is a rapidly evolving one, with research starting to translate into clinical guidelines and standards. Encompassing core subjects in critical care and nephrology, as well as specific... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, IRRT, nephrology,

COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines New Version Published

The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) is pleased to announce the publication of an updated version of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Treatment Guidelines. In the United States, the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2... read more

Tags: COVID-19, guidelines, infection, treatment,

Sick Children Identification in Acute Care Settings

At the heart of every pediatric consultation is the clinician’s responsibility to determine ‘is this child sick?’ In pediatrics illustrative language communicates a clinical picture of the child before us. When we define... read more

Tags: diagnosis, pediatrics, study,

Interim Clinical Treatment Considerations for Severe Manifestations of Mpox

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) titled “Interim Clinical Treatment Considerations for Severe Manifestations of Mpox—United States, February... read more

Tags: CDC, mpox, research, treatment,

Mechanical Power: Meaning, Uses and Limitations

Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) carries significant attributable mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Even though all the ventilatory variables contribute to VILI, current guidelines focus almost... read more

Tags: hemodynamics, mechanical ventilation, oxygenation, PEEP, VILI,

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Usage During COVID-19

We confirm that use of early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with high-flow output combined with an “ad hoc” algorithm to inform the decision to intubate is a valid and safe strategy for respiratory... read more

Tags: COVID-19, CPAP, intubation, pneumonia, study, trauma,

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in the ENIGMA II Trial

Respiratory complications remain among the most common and serious adverse outcomes of major surgery. In the Australian and New Zealand Audit of Surgical Mortality, postoperative pneumonia accounted for 44% of infective complications... read more

Tags: hypothermia, oxygenation, PEEP, pneumonia, study, trial, ventilation,

Acute Lung Injury and Repair: Scientific Fundamentals and Methods

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the incidence is predicted to increase with the aging population. Several clinical disorders can initiate ARDS,... read more

Tags: ALI, ARDS, book, research, treatment,

Spotlight on Aortic Stenosis and Dissection

This Focus Issue on valvular heart disease contains the State of the Art Review article “ESC/EACTS vs. ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of severe aortic stenosis” by Grace Lee from the Temerty Faculty of... read more

Tags: fibrosis, guidelines, inflammation, stenosis, surgery,

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:

A Conversation with Dr. Curtis
On February 6th 2023, Professor J.R. Curtis passed away. Although his career was tragically cut short, he made one of the most significant contributions to end-of-life care in the ICU, family-centered care, and palliative care. In this podcast, Dr. Curtis shared his perspective on his diagnosis of a serious medical illness and reflected on his work. Listen to podcast

Spotlight on aortic stenosis and dissection: mechanisms, management, and new therapeutic targets
Sortilin promotes CAVD by mediating valvular fibrosis and calcification, and a newly identified phenotype (IMO-VIC). Listen to podcast

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

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS

Humanising Critical Care
Mar. 14, 2023 - Online

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.

Citrate anticoagulation in pediatric CRRT
Mar. 23, 2023 - Online

This webinar will explore which anticoagulation strategy, between regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) and systemic anticoagulation with heparin, is safer and more efficient in reducing clotting, patient mortality, and treatment complications during pediatric CRRT.

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.

PICU NICU 2023
Mar. 30, 2023 - Bern, Switzerland

Guided by a great faculty, we will take a tour of essential topics in neonatal and pediatric critical care medicine over the two and a half days.

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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

Biomarkers of Kidney Disease

Biomarkers of Kidney Disease, Second Edition, focuses on the basic and clinical research of biomarkers in common kidney diseases, detailing the characteristics of an ideal biomarker. The latest techniques for biomarker detection,...

The Year They Tried to Kill Me: Surviving a Surgical Internship… Even If the Patients Don’t

Not exactly the warm welcome I hoped for. But I was just a naive Wisconsin boy, fresh out of medical school and new to Oakland, California. I chose Highland Hospital for my surgical internship: an entire year filled with...

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