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Verticalization Therapy for ARDS Patients Receiving VV-ECMO

Persistent hypoxemia during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for supporting acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients is a clinical challenge for intensive care medical providers. Prone... read more

Tags: ARDS, ECMO, hypoxemia, therapy, ultrasound,

Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications

The new edition presents updates regarding new clinical applications of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and discusses recent technical advances in this field. The opening sections are devoted to theory, equipment, with... read more

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

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Dexmedetomidine Improved Sleep Quality in the ICU After Laryngectomy

This pilot study found that a 0.03 μg/kg/h dexmedetomidine infusion improved objective and subjective sleep quality in patients admitted to the ICU after laryngectomy. The dosing regimen used was safe and feasible for use... read more

Tags: dexmedetomidine, ICU, infusion, laryngoscopy, sleep, study,

Ciprofol Sedation Efficacy and Safety in Mechanical Ventilated ICU Patients

Ciprofol was well tolerated, with a noninferior sedation profile to propofol in Chinese ICU patients undergoing MV for a period of 6–24 hours. Of the 135 patients enrolled, 129 completed the study. The primary endpoint-sedation... read more

Tags: analgesia, ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, sedation, trial, ventilation,

Immediate Norepinephrine vs. Initial Fluid Loading

In endotoxemic shock, immediate start of norepinephrine significantly improved regional splanchnic and intestinal microcirculatory flows when compared with mandatory fixed-dose fluid loading preceding norepinephrine. Immediate... read more

Tags: fluid therapy, hypotension, norepinephrine, study, vasopressors,

Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation and Difficult Weaning in Critical Care

This book establishes the indications for the use of NIV in the context of weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation. It provides a comprehensive overview of key topics relevant for correct practical application, including... read more

Tags: book, guidelines, ICU, mechanical ventilation, weaning,

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in COVID-19 Setting

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired syndrome that can lead to catastrophic thrombosis and hemorrhage. In DIC, an uncontrolled release of pro-inflammatory mediators activates tissue factor-dependent... read more

Tags: bleeding, coagulation, COVID-19, hemorrhage, thrombosis,

Infusion Management Software Can Seamlessly Connect Thousands Pumps Across Facilities

A newly-launched next-generation infusion management platform provides organizations with a blend of real-time views and retrospective reporting capabilities, enhancing the understanding of their infusion pump fleet and associated... read more

Tags: infusion, technology,

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Prostacyclin Anticoagulation Efficacy in Critically Ill Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Support

Extracorporeal support modalities are highly prothrombotic. Anticoagulation is frequently used for patients receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), and Extracorporeal... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, bleeding, ECMO, hypotension, RRT, thrombosis,

Critical Care Sedation

This book provides a comprehensive guide to delivering analgesia and sedation to critically ill patients for professionals and caregivers being involved in the management of these patients. It discusses and explains in detail... read more

Tags: analgesia, book, education, ICU, sedation,

CEUS Value in Diagnosis of AKI in ICU patients

Ultrasound can assess renal perfusion, but its role in the evaluation of acute kidney injury (AKI) is still unclear. This prospective cohort study was to investigate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the... read more

Tags: AKI, CEUS, hemodialysis, ICU, study, ultrasound,

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Effective Treatment for Combined Amlodipine and Metformin Overdose

The combined toxicity of amlodipine and metformin is a rarely reported phenomenon in the literature. The management varies depending on the clinical status of the patient. We present a case that was managed successfully with... read more

Tags: acidosis, hemodialysis, infarction, myocardial infarction, treatment, troponin,

Mechanical Ventilation in Emergency Medicine

This book discusses mechanical ventilation in emergency settings, covering the management of patients from the time of intubation until transfer to the ICU. It provides an introduction to key concepts of physiology pertinent... read more

Tags: ARDS, book, education, ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, ventilator,

Heparin-Binding Protein Predictive Value and D-Dimer in Sepsis Patients

As common clinical indicators for predicting sepsis, both HBP and D-dimer have high diagnostic effectiveness. Furthermore, the combined application of these two biomarkers can achieve favorable effects. In clinical practice,... read more

Tags: biomarkers, diagnosis, sepsis, SOFA, study, treatment,

High Speed Blood Flow Measurements Enabled by LW-iDCS

In this work we have demonstrated the development of long wavelength, interferometric diffuse correlation spectroscopy. Using a fiber optic probe with collocated detection fibers, we were able to directly compare measured... read more

Tags: blood, study, technology,

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:

Factors affecting Cardiac Output
In this snippet, we cover all the physiological factors affecting Cardiac output. Listen to podcast

Everything You Need to Know About Critical Care Ultrasound
For more than 10 years, the Society of Critical Care Medicine has offered an in-person critical care ultrasound course that spanned two days, interspersing lectures with interactive training. This format has now been replaced by a hybrid format. Listen to podcast

Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring To Guide Sugammadex Use
In this episode, I ll discuss the Management of muscle relaxation with rocuronium and reversal with neostigmine or sugammadex guided by quantitative neuromuscular monitoring. Listen to podcast

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS

World Symposium of Oncologic Critical Care
Jun. 08, 2023 - Online

The Oncologic Critical Care Research Network (ONCCC-R-NET) invites you to its 1st Global Symposium which is set to be a groundbreaking event.

Reanimation 2023
Jun. 14, 2023 - Paris, France

The Resuscitation congress is your annual meeting, whether you are resuscitation caregivers or interact with teams working in resuscitation.

46th Annual Conference on Shock 2023
Jun. 17, 2023 - Portland, OR

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SOA 2023
Jun. 27, 2023 - West Midlands, UK

State of the Art (SOA) is now the largest event for intensive care in the UK and one of the largest multi-professional meeting In Europe.

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NEW CRITICAL CARE JOBS

Critical Care Physician
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
SSM Health - Illinois seeks a Critical Care Physician to join its established Critical Care service line of SSM Health - Good Samaritan Hospital. This is an employed position with SSM Health Medical Group located in Mt. Vernon and Centralia Illinois.

Lung Transplant Critical Care Physician
Indianapolis, Indiana
IU Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a Lung Transplant Critical Care Physician to join our Advanced Lung Disease Team at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Be a part of our nationally recognized program and our multidisciplinary teams providing compassionate care.

Critical Care Intensivist
Winter Haven, Florida
TeamHealth is looking for a critical care intensivist to join our team at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. This facility is part of the Baycare System. This intensivist will work a 7-on/7-off schedule doing 10-hour day shifts and will share night call. We have 24-hour APC coverage in the facility, and an active Florida license and DEA is required along with an internal medicine residency and critical care fellowship.

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FEATURED CRITICAL CARE BOOKS

Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2020-2021

This book offers an essential guide to managing the most-debated hot topics of practical interest in anesthesia and intensive care. Part I reviews the state of the art in issues concerning both intensive care medicine and...

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Winner of the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award “Thinking, Fast and Slow” takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive,...

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