A Critical Reappraisal of Vasopressin and Steroids in IHCA

In view of the presented discussion/evidence and until publication of new evidence from a large, ongoing Swedish RCT, we suggest that vasopressin-steroids-epinephrine (VSE) might be considered in in-hospital cardiac arrest... read more

Tags: CPP, epinephrine, IHCA, steroids, vasopressor,

Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU: A New Approach and Treatment

In the present book, a broad description of the processes carried out in patients with mechanical ventilation in the ICU is made. It covers from an overview of mechanical ventilation and some of its history to the processes... read more

Tags: book, extubation, ICU, mechanical ventilation, therapy, ventilation, weaning,

Early vs. Delayed Enteral Nutrition in ICU Sepsis Patients

Early enteral nutrition may not affect mortality rates when analyzed using propensity score matching. However, our findings indicate that early enteral nutrition is associated with shorter ICU stays and a lower incidence... read more

Tags: AKI, ICU, nutrition, sepsis,

Predictive Value of Multiple Scoring Systems in the Prognosis of Septic Patients with Different Infection Sites

The heterogeneity nature of sepsis is significantly impacted by the site of infection. This study aims to explore the predictive value of multiple scoring systems in assessing the prognosis of septic patients across different... read more

Tags: bacteremia, infection, pneumonia, sepsis, SOFA,

Sepsis: Methods and Protocols

This detailed volume presents a variety of animal models that are commonly used to study sepsis and some key procedures to measure specific disease outcomes. The chapters describe well-established surgical and nonsurgical... read more

Tags: biomarkers, book, infection, sepsis, septic shock, treatment,

Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation during Emergency Intubation

Among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation, preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation resulted in a lower incidence of hypoxemia during intubation than preoxygenation with an oxygen mask. Among the 1,301... read more

Tags: hypoxemia, intubation, NIV, oxygenation, ventilation,

Early Ketamine Sedation Outcomes Among Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients

In a diverse sample of U.S. hospitals, about one in 30 patients mechanically ventilated with COVID-19 received ketamine infusions. Early ketamine may have an association with higher hospital mortality, increased total cost,... read more

Tags: COVID-19, ketamine, LOS, mechanical ventilation, oxygenation, RRT, ventilator,

Patients with TBI: Characteristics, Triage, Primary Referral and Mortality

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a potential high-risk condition, but appropriate care pathways, including prehospital triage and primary referral to a specialized neurosurgical centre, can improve neurological outcome and... read more

Tags: guidelines, study, TBI, trauma, triage,

Perioperative Hemodynamic Monitoring and Goal Directed Therapy: From Theory to Practice

This unique book provides clinicians and administrators with a comprehensive understanding of perioperative hemodynamic monitoring and goal directed therapy, emphasizing practical guidance for implementation at the bedside.... read more

Tags: book, education, hemodynamics, monitoring, pneumonia, therapy,

Secretomic Approach Value for Distinguishing Patients with COVID-19 Viral Pneumonia Among ICU Patients with Respiratory Distress

In intensive care units, COVID-19 viral pneumonia patients (VPP) present symptoms similar to those of other patients with Nonviral infection (NV-ICU). To better manage VPP, it is therefore interesting to better understand... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, ICU, infection, pneumonia, study,

Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid, and Thiamine Combination Therapy Efficacy for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

In this systematic review, we found that hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid, and thiamine (HAT) regimen may be useful for reducing the duration of vasopressor use and improve organ functions in patients with sepsis and septic... read more

Tags: corticosteroids, hydrocortisone, sepsis, septic shock, therapy, vasopressors,

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in ICUs Across 50 Countries

Current management practices and outcomes in weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation are poorly understood. We aimed to describe the epidemiology, management, timings, risk for failure, and outcomes of weaning in patients... read more

Tags: ICU, mechanical ventilation, study, ventilation, weaning,

Risk Factors of Post-intubation Hypotension in Severe Pneumonia Patients

Post-intubation hypotension (PIH) was one of the serious complications after Endotracheal intubation (ETI) in Severe pneumonia (SP) patients. The risk factors of PIH were investigated in SP patients to provide a theoretical... read more

Tags: COPD, hypotension, intubation, pneumonia, study,

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,

Cardiac Arrest Following Prone Positioning

The complications that can arise from the prone position are often underestimated. Proceduralists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists need to be thoroughly knowledgeable about the common physiological changes that can occur... read more

Tags: cardiac arrest, hemodynamics, hypertension, intubation, norepinephrine, vasopressors,

Impact of extended lung protection during mechanical ventilation on lung recovery in patients with COVID-19 ARDS

The extended lung protection with strict control of ΔP for moderate to severe ARDS plus deranged mechanics is feasible and could be implemented in this pilot study with some beneficial impact on the recovery of lung function.... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, intubation, mechanical ventilation, PEEP, study,

Perioperative Kidney Injury: Principles of Risk Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

The kidneys participate in all vital processes of the body to maintain overall homeostasis and health. When kidneys are injured during surgical interventions, metabolic and hemodynamic control is disrupted, leading to dysfunction...

Uncommon Diseases in the ICU

This book highlights the practical characteristics of uncommon diseases and presents the most relevant features for the management of intensive care units. It does not aim to provide an exhaustive description of uncommon...