Haloperidol Efficacy to Decrease Delirium Burden in Critically Ill Patients

This trial, that was stopped early, did not show evidence that haloperidol reduces delirium and coma in critically ill patients with delirium. The beneficial effects on some agitation-related outcomes and lower sedative requirements... read more

Tags: benzodiazepine, delirium, haloperidol, sedation, treatment, trial,

Handbook of ICU Therapy

This popular handbook provides a practical guide to managing common and important problems in the critically ill patient, as well as sufficient background information to enable understanding of the principles and rationale... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, therapy,

Convalescent Plasma Cuts Death by 10% in COVID Patients on Mechanical Ventilation

A randomized clinical trial in Belgium finds that convalescent plasma reduces death rates by about 10% in COVID-19 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. University of Liege researchers led the open-label study... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, intubation, mechanical ventilation, plasma, trial,

Handbook of Intravenous Fluids

This easy to use pocket book covers all aspects of intravenous fluid therapy in critically ill patients from applied physiology to bedside clinical management succinctly. It includes updated and evidence-based content on... read more

Tags: book, education, resuscitation, therapy, trial,

Thrombocytopenia Severity in COVID-19 Patients with Epstein-Barr Virus

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of viral co-infections in hospitalized patients and their potential association with platelet count (PLT) during hospitalization. Additionally, the study explored the gender... read more

Tags: infection, study, thrombocytopenia, virus,

Effect of Mechanical Ventilation Under Intubation on Respiratory Tract Change of Bacterial Count

Mechanical ventilation under intubation may cause dysregulation of lower respiratory microbiota in rats. The most common ‘second strike’ in mechanically ventilated patients is a pulmonary infection caused by the... read more

Tags: bacteria, infection, intubation, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, treatment, ventilation,

Delirium Treatment with Haloperidol Not Associated with Higher Risk of QTc-interval Prolongation

Delirium treatment with haloperidol and/or pipamperone was not associated with a higher risk of QTc-interval prolongation in this naturalistic patient sample but was greater in magnitude and correlated with equipotent dosage... read more

Tags: antipsychotics, delirium, haloperidol, sedation, study, treatment,

Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome in a Child with RSE

Propofol is used for sedation, anxiolysis, anesthesia induction, and as an anticonvulsant. In cases of refractory status epilepticus (RSE), propofol is more efficient than barbiturates. We present a case of a 3-year-old female... read more

Tags: anesthesia, ECMO, infusion, pediatrics, propofol, RRT, sedation,

Initiation of CRRT vs. Intermittent Hemodialysis in Critically Ill Patients with Severe AKI

In critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI), initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), as compared to intermittent hemodialysis (IHD), was associated with a significant reduction in the... read more

Tags: AKI, CRRT, hemodialysis, IHD, RRT,

Fleisher & Ludwig’s Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Fleisher & Ludwig’s Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine has long been acknowledged as the indispensable comprehensive clinical reference on diagnosing and managing emergent health issues in children. Now,... read more

Tags: book, diagnostics, education, pediatrics, surgery, trauma,

Age and Associated Outcomes Among Patients Receiving V-A ECMO

In a multinational study using the ELSO Registry, we found that increasing age was strongly associated with higher risk of hospital mortality and complications among patients receiving V-A ECMO for cardiogenic shock, with... read more

Tags: cardiogenic shock, ECMO, oxygenation, study,

Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases

The Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases encompass essential topics for which thorough education and training is a must for any clinician who manages these patients. This book has four sections, each... read more

Tags: book, education, electrolytes, hypercapnia, hypovolemia, hypoxemia, mechanical ventilation, training, ventilation,

COVID-19 Severity and 2-year Prevalence of Physical Symptoms

Although the persistence of physical symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection is a major public health concern, evidence from large observational studies beyond one year post diagnosis remain scarce. We aimed to assess the prevalence... read more

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

When Fear Takes Control: The Multidrug Resistance Story During Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unanticipated event which revealed our lack of preparedness for dealing with large numbers of infectious patients whilst maintaining excellent care quality. Notable problems arose with AMS and... read more

Tags: COVID-19, infection, pandemics, preparedness,

COVID-19 Airway Management and Ventilation Strategy for Critically Ill Older Patients

This book describes the issues and challenges that clinicians encountered in the management of older critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offers practical information on how to manage them. Older adults...

Dottoressa: An American Doctor in Rome

After completing her medical training in New York, Susan Levenstein set off for a one year adventure in Rome. Forty years later, she is still practicing medicine in the Eternal City. In Dottoressa: An American Doctor in Rome...