Sepsis Mortality Among ICU Patients with Hematological Malignancy

Over the past two decades, there have been substantial improvements in mortality in hematological malignancy patients with sepsis, including across all levels of illness severity and in patients requiring mechanical ventilation.... read more

Tags: hematology, ICU, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, study,

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

A comprehensive and state-of-the-art resource for clinicians who care for patients with sepsis and research scientist alike. Patients with severe sepsis requiring ICU admission have very high rates of ICU and overall hospital... read more

Tags: book, ICU, research, sepsis, septic shock,

Hepatorenal Syndrome in the ICU

Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to develop acute kidney injury (AKI), a complication that occurs in up to 50% of hospitalized patients [80% in the intensive care unit (ICU)], and has been associated with increased... read more

Tags: AKI, biomarkers, cirrhosis, ICU, RRT, sepsis,

Prone Positioning During ECMO for Severe ARDS

The ongoing debate on optimal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) care emphasizes the need for rigorous investigation, acknowledging the value of observational data in routine The PRONECMO study, with its pragmatic... read more

Tags: ARDS, ECMO, mechanical ventilation, oxygenation, proning, study, ventilation,

Using Diuretic Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient

Diuretics are routinely prescribed in critically ill patients but significant variation in practice exists. In this article, we summarize current data relevant to diuretic prescribing. What are the indications for diuretics... read more

Tags: creatinine, diuretics, fluid therapy, hypertension, hypovolemia, inhibitors, oxygenation,

ICU Protocols: A Step-wise Approach, Vol II

The second edition of this highly successful book includes up-to-date notes on the step-wise management of clinical emergencies encountered in everyday intensive care units (ICU). Each thoroughly revised chapter provides... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, obstetrics, trauma, treatment,

Diagnosing Sepsis: Where We’re At And Where We’re Going

Diagnosing sepsis remains problematic. Pathogen identification is frequently lacking and the dysregulated host response is non-specific. Blood cultures often take days to deliver a result and, even then, approximately 90%... read more

Tags: biomarkers, diagnosis, infection, inflammation, procalcitonin, sepsis,

Chest Computed Tomography Severity Score at ICU Admission and Respiratory Outcomes

COVID-19 patients with >50% lung involvement on Chest-CT admission presented higher chances to stay longer on invasive mechanical ventilation and more chances to developed ventilator-associated pneumonia. 121 patients were... read more

Tags: COVID-19, lungs, mechanical ventilation, PEEP, pneumonia, tomography, VAP,

Lung Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Management of ARDS

Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is essential for diagnosing and managing adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to its bedside accessibility and availability across different resource settings. It aids in diagnosis and... read more

Tags: ARDS, diagnosis, LUS, pulmonary edema, ultrasound,

Nursing Care and ECMO

This highly informative book provides essential insights for ICU nurses at ECMO centers around the world, who face the substantial challenges involved in the management of ECMO patients. Above all, it meets their training... read more

Tags: book, ECMO, education, ICU, monitoring, nursing,

Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma ICU on Clinical Outcomes

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive care unit (ICU) round checklist, FAST HUGS BID (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycemic control,... read more

Tags: analgesia, ICU, LOS, sedation, study, trauma,

Managing the Cerebral Complications of ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) comprises 10–30% of critical care admissions worldwide. ARDS outcomes have improved secondary to ventilatory strategies that may potentially mitigate ventilator-induced lung injury.... read more

Tags: ARDS, ECMO, oxygenation, ultrasound,

Extracorporeal Life Support: The ELSO Red Book, 6th Edition

Written by over two hundred experts from around the world, this new edition is the definitive reference text on Extracorporeal Life Support, providing both the latest evidence and practical advice on how to clinically manage... read more

Tags: anesthesia, book, cannulation, ECMO, infection, oxygenation, ultrasound,

ARDS Guidelines: Oceans Apart or Rivers That Merge?

The updated guidelines from the ATS and ESICM reached overwhelmingly similar conclusions. Both sets of guidelines emphasize the challenges in issuing blanket recommendations that apply to all patients with ARDS, and both... read more

Tags: ARDS, ECMO, guidelines, oxygenation, PEEP,

Designing, Implementing, and Enhancing a Rapid Response System

Written by leaders in the field, Designing, Implementing, and Enhancing a Rapid Response System, contains the tools needed to plan, develop, enhance, and customize a rapid response system (RRS) in your hospital. This book...

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,...