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Sepsis Prediction Model for Determining Sepsis vs. SIRS, qSOFA, and SOFA

In this cohort study of 60,507 hospital admissions, we found that although the SPM marginally outperformed existing prediction scores in balanced accuracy for classification of sepsis, it suffers from poor timeliness, limiting... read more

Tags: diagnosis, infection, qSOFA, research, sepsis, SIRS, SOFA, study,

Renal Replacement Therapy: Controversies and Future Trends

Controversies and trends have always been present in nephrology. Since its inception and throughout its development, renal replacement therapy has been shrouded in uncertainty, even as it advances, and it has always been... read more

Tags: book, education, nephrology, RRT, therapy, transplantation, treatment,

Novel Vasopressor Agent Adoption in Critically Ill Adults

This study aimed to investigate the utilisation of ATII in critically ill adults undergoing vasopressor therapy. The study included patients admitted to ICUs from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, who received intravenous... read more

Tags: epinephrine, sepsis, study, therapy, vasopressin, vasopressors,

Hematologic Challenges in the Critically Ill

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of hematologic issues that clinicians regularly encounter in the critical care environment. The text features hematologic scenarios that affect the adult ICU patient, outlines... read more

Tags: book, hematology, ICU, sepsis, TBI, trauma,

Beware the Painless Pulmonary Embolism

Many EPs know that myocardial infarction can be painless in about 20 percent of cases but are unaware that the same is true of pulmonary embolism. Many conditions, in fact, that are typically quite painful are actually painless... read more

Tags: dyspnea, hemodynamics, pain, pulmonary embolism,

TXA Should be Urgently and Broadly Adopted for Brain Bleeds

Everything looked better with tranexamic acid (TXA), and none of it was statistically significant. True, in a subgroup analysis of patients who actually had a head bleed on imaging—which, gee whiz, seems like an important... read more

Tags: bleeding, hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, treatment,

Estimating Seroprevalence of COVID-19 Infection After Omicron Outbreak

This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies among individuals aged 18 years and older. Population-based study was conducted within the Arizona... read more

Tags: COVID-19, diagnosis, infection, study, vaccination,

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A Case of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Due to Celiac and Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis

Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is uncommon and accounts for approximately 5% of cases. CMI presents with non-specific symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose, and requires complex management involving interprofessional... read more

Tags: angiography, diagnosis, ischemia, thrombosis,

Pulmonary Hypertension: Basic Science to Clinical Medicine

This book provides the framework for a singular reference in the field of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary vascular disease is a complex and heterogeneous condition characterized by remodeling of distal pulmonary arterioles... read more

Tags: book, cardiology, education, hypertension, reference, treatment,

Delirium in Critically Ill Patients – Haloperidol Treatment

Haloperidol may reduce mortality and likely result in little to no change in the occurrence of SAEs/SARs compared with placebo in critically ill patients with delirium. However, the results were not statistically significant... read more

Tags: delirium, ICU, mechanical ventilation, study, treatment, trial,

Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults: Video vs. Direct Laryngoscopy

Successful intubation on the first attempt occurred in 600 out of 705 patients (85.1%) in the video-laryngoscope group and 504 out of 712 (70.8%) in the direct-laryngoscope group (ARR, 14.3%; 95% CI, 9.9 to 18.7; p... read more

Tags: hypotension, hypoxemia, ICU, intubation, laryngoscopy, study, vasopressors,

PTSD, Workplace Trauma Lower Among First-Year Residents During COVID-19

Contrary to popular belief, rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and workplace trauma exposure was lower among first-year medical residents during the COVID-19 pandemic than in years prior, according to new research.1... read more

Tags: burnout, PTSD, stress, trauma,

Nursing in Critical Care Setting: An Overview from Basic to Sensitive Outcomes

This book provides essential insights into how the approach to nursing care in ICU patients has markedly changed over recent years. It shows how the focus has progressively moved away from the technical approach that characterized... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, nursing,

A Promising Biomarker for Early Detection of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

As found in our study, among the biomarkers used, the diagnostic accuracy of IMA was the highest and better than that of cardiac troponin I and CK-MB. Although ECG is the preferred diagnostic tool for diagnosing ACS (STEMI,... read more

Tags: ACS, diagnosis, ECG, pneumonia, study, troponin,

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:

The Impact of Delirium on Stroke Survivors
We know that stroke patients are at high risk of poor cognitive, physical, and psychological outcomes. How does delirium impact their outcomes and how can we better protect patients from additional brain injury from delirium? Listen to podcast

Management of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure in the ICU
In this episode, Dr. Zanotti discusses the management of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) in the ICU. He is joined by Dr. Nanchal, a practicing critical care physician with an interest in liver disease. Listen to podcast

A Clinical Prediction Model for Augmented Renal Clearance in Adult Mixed Critically Ill Patients
In this episode, I ll discuss a clinical prediction model for augmented renal clearance in adult mixed critically ill patients. Listen to podcast

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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 World Heart and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference
Sep. 08, 2023 - Singapore

2023 WHCS is a premiere educational Heart Congress in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology that rotates between continents and is organized in collaboration with national and international Cardiac societies and associations.

ERS International Congress 2023
Sep. 09, 2023 - Milan, Italy

European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress - an annual event that brings together the world’s respiratory experts to showcase all the latest advances in respiratory medicine and science. ERS International Congress 2023 will take place at MiCo in Milan, Italy from 9 – 13 September, 2023.

Principles of Critical Care Medicine for Non-Intensive Care Specialists
Sep. 20, 2023 - Online

This cutting-edge CME course is intended to provide core clinical critical-care skills to health care providers who are not trained as intensivists but whose clinical duties involve taking care of critically ill patients.

Interactive sessions. Instructive clinical cases with audience-response questions, all taught by renowned experts. Recordings of all live-streamed sessions are made available for immediate viewing online at your convenience.

ACEP 2023 - American College of Emergency Physicians
Oct. 09, 2023 - Philadelphia, USA

Learn important clinical updates from your colleagues. Explore new tools and devices to help make your practice easier. And lift your heart as we collectively take the time to celebrate emergency medicine’s achievements at ACEP23.

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NEW CRITICAL CARE JOBS

Great Opportunity for an Intensivist in the Beautiful Southwest
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, is seeking full-time physicians, Board Eligible or Board Certified in critical medicine, to provide comprehensive services to the Four Corners region.

Emergency Medicine Physician
Norwich, Connecticut
Are you a BC / BE Emergency Medicine Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Hartford HealthCare, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, is seeking talented physicians to join our team at The William W. Backus Hospital.

Critical Care Medical Director
Vermont
A full-service 144-bed community hospital with a 13-bed multidisciplinary Medical-Surgical unit in central Vermont is adding a Critical Care Medical Director.

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Expectations of Recovery: ICU Anecdotes

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