Half of Sepsis Patients Face Death Within Two Years

Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients. Dr. Finn E. Nielsen,... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, risk, sepsis, septic shock, study,

Adult Critical Care Medicine

This clinical casebook provides a comprehensive yet concise state-of-the-art review of adult critical care medicine. Presented in a case-based format, each case focuses on a scenario commonly encountered with an adult patient... read more

Tags: book, education, HAI, hypertension, ICU, infection, sepsis, thrombosis,

VAP Prevention in the ICU

Critically ill patients admitted to an intensive care unit for a life-threatening condition (both medical and surgical) can contract a ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This is an infection acquired by virtue of being... read more

Tags: antibiotics, ARDS, ICU, nosocomial, pneumonia, VAP,

Sleep Disturbances Impact on Outcomes in ICU

Complete disappearance of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep was frequently observed in ICUs (50% of patients) and may occur at all times during the ICU stay, as well as in patients breathing spontaneously, after admission or... read more

Tags: extubation, ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, sleep,

Plasma Bioactive Adrenomedullin Predicts Mortality and Need for Dialysis in Critical COVID-19

In this study, serial bio-ADM samples in the ICU had limited predictive power for mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients when looking at absolute values. Still, relative changes over time showed a much better prediction.... read more

Tags: AKI, ARDS, COVID-19, dialysis, SOFA, study,

Neurointensive Care: A Clinical Guide to Patient Safety

This book provides guidance for physicians confronted with acute neurological crises in the context of patient safety centred practice standards. It highlights how the implementation of patient safety standards in the neurointensive... read more

Tags: book, education, neurology, safety,

Early Deep-to-light vs. Continuous Light Sedation for ICU Patients with Mechanical Ventilation

Compared to the continuous light sedation, early deep-to-light sedation strategy was associated with improved patient outcomes, and continuous deep sedation was confirmed with poorer patient outcomes. In total, 6700 patients... read more

Tags: ICU, mechanical ventilation, sedation, study,

Predictive Value of Diaphragm and Lung Ultrasonography for Weaning Failure in Critically Ill Patients with ARF Due to COVID-19 Pneumonia

Patients undergoing mechanical ventilation due to respiratory failure require a comprehensive approach to determine the optimal timing for weaning from ventilatory support. Evaluating respiratory mechanics, maximal muscle... read more

Tags: COVID-19, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, study, tracheostomy, ultrasound, weaning,

Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

“Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury” is a practical, comprehensive guide to the treatment of patients (both adults and children) with such injuries, from the time of initial contact through to the rehabilitation... read more

Tags: book, rehabilitation, TBI, trauma, treatment,

Procalcitonin and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Trends in ICU Sepsis Patients

Understanding the trends of PCT and NLR concerning the infection source can provide deeper insights into their diagnostic and prognostic capabilities. This comparative analysis of PCT, NLR, and SOFA score trends contributes... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, procalcitonin, sepsis, SOFA, study, treatment,

Assessment of Respiratory Muscles, Lung Parenchyma, and Cardiac Function by Ultrasound for Predicting Weaning Failure in Critically Ill Adults

Parasternal intercostal muscle thickening fraction (PMTF) has good discriminatory power to predict weaning outcomes (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve: 0.74 [0.59–0.88]). Pre-SBT PMTF had similar power... read more

Tags: ICU, SBT, study, ultrasound, weaning,

Predictive Value of Combined Detection of Serum LGALS3BP and GDF-15 for the Prognosis of ICU Sepsis Patients

Serum LGALS3BP and GDF-15 levels are abnormally elevated in the death group of ICU sepsis patients, suggesting potential application value as prognostic markers for sepsis. The combined use of LGALS3BP and GDF-15 can assist... read more

Tags: ICU, prognosis, sepsis, study, treatment,

Aspirin Reduces the Need for Mechanical Ventilation by Nearly Half For COVID-19 Patients

Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and taking aspirin were nearly half as likely to require mechanical ventilation as those with COVID-19 not taking the drug, according to a study of adult patients. The patients were admitted... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, ICU, mechanical ventilation, study,

COPD: Heterogeneity and Personalized Treatment

This book explains how analysis of the heterogeneity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) enhances understanding of the condition and leads to improved, personalized treatment. State of the art knowledge is presented... read more

Tags: book, COPD, hypertension, treatment,

Association Between Comorbid COPD and Prognosis of Patients Admitted to ICU for Non-COPD Reasons

Comorbid COPD increased the risk of 28-day mortality among patients admitted to the ICU for non-COPD reasons, especially for those admitted to the cardiac surgery recovery unit. A retrospective cohort study was performed... read more

Tags: COPD, diagnosis, ICU, prognosis, study, surgery,

Correlation of Serum Albumin Levels With the Severity of Sepsis Among ICU Patients

In the present study, serum albumin level was noted as a reliable predictor of sepsis severity in ICU patients. Lower serum albumin levels were associated with higher SOFA scores, indicating more severe sepsis. This study... read more

Tags: albumin, ICU, sepsis, SOFA, study,

Presepsin Does Not Predict Risk of Death in Sepsis Patients Admitted to the ICU

In patients with suspected sepsis admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, presepsin does not accurately predict the risk of in-hospital death, but it can predict a positive microbiological culture. Adult patients were included... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, sepsis, septic shock, study,

Ventilator Management: A Pre-Hospital Perspective

The goal of this book is to provide the most up to date information on mechanical ventilation based on current research, evidence based practice and my experiences as a flight paramedic and educator. A comprehensive look...

Postoperative Critical Care for Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients

This text reviews the postoperative management of patients who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures, some of the most common and most complicated forms of surgery. These patients and their management are characterized...