Procalcitonin Correlation with SEPSIS Severity in ICU Patients

High rates of morbidity and death are linked to sepsis, a potentially fatal illness. Procalcitonin (PCT), a biomarker of bacterial infection, is increasingly used in sepsis management to evaluate disease severity and guide... read more

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

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,

ECMO Use in Pediatric Trauma: National Trauma Data Bank Report

The findings of this study support the increasing use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a potentially effective intervention for pediatric trauma patients, including those with TBI. While ECMO provides a lifesaving... read more

Tags: ARF, ECMO, oxygenation, pediatrics, study, TBI, trauma,

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,

Establishment and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Sepsis-Associated Liver Injury in ICU Patients

This novel nomogram effectively predicts SALI risk in sepsis patients by integrating readily available clinical parameters. While external validation is needed, the model shows promise as a practical tool for early risk stratification,... read more

Tags: hepatitis, hypoxemia, ICU, liver, sepsis, SOFA, study, treatment,

Increased Lactate Dehydrogenase to Albumin Ratio Associated with Short-term Mortality in Septic ICU Patients

Elevated lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio (LAR) was found to be significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality at 28 and 90 days in septic patients. LAR was suggested to be promising biomarker... read more

Tags: AKI, albumin, biomarkers, creatinine, glucose, ICU, lactate, sepsis, septic shock, SOFA, study,

Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications

The new edition presents updates regarding new clinical applications of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and discusses recent technical advances in this field. The opening sections are devoted to theory, equipment, with... read more

Tags: book, education, mechanical ventilation, research, ventilator,

Sepsis Patients with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the body’s response to infection, and is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units. In sepsis, the systemic inflammatory reaction... read more

Tags: bleeding, coagulopathy, infection, inflammation, platelet, sepsis,

Sepsis Management: PIRO and MODS

This book is unique in approaching multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) from the perspective of its pathophysiological mechanism, and addressing aspects that are overlooked in most of the available literature. Eminent... read more

Tags: antibiotics, book, infection, MODS, sepsis, treatment,

Association Between SHR and Mortality in Patients with Heart Failure Complicated by Sepsis

This study suggests that stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) may be a valuable predictor of prognosis in patients with heart failure combined with sepsis. Both high and low SHR values are associated with poorer outcomes. However,... read more

Tags: antibiotics, cancer, dementia, diabetes, glucose, hyperglycemia, research, RRT, sepsis, SOFA, vasopressors,

7-day Fluid Balance Associated with Poor Outcomes

The net fluid balance in patients with sepsis 7 days following ICU administration was significantly related to mortality during hospitalization. Specifically, a 7-day fluid balance > 5,240 mL was associated with poor... read more

Tags: creatinine, fluid therapy, ICU, mechanical ventilation, resuscitation, sepsis, septic shock, study,

Toward Precision Medicine in ARF

Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) is one of the leading causes A for admission to the ICU. Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is defined as the inability of the respiratory system to meet the oxygenation and ventilation... read more

Tags: AHRF, ARDS, ARF, HFNC, hypoxemia, oxygenation, ventilation,

Perioperative Fluid Management

This book presents the most recent evidence-based facts on perioperative fluid management and discusses fluid management from basic sciences to clinical applications and the patients’ outcomes. Recent advances in understanding... read more

Tags: book, education, fluid therapy,

Heparin-binding Protein Predicts Bacterial Infection in Severe Polytrauma Patients

In patients with severe polytrauma, heparin-binding protein may predict bacterial infection. Combining heparin-binding protein, PCT, and neutrophils may improve bacterial infection prediction. HBP provides a referenceable... read more

Tags: bacteria, heparin, infection, sepsis, study, trauma,

Lactic Acidosis with Metformin Accumulation in the ICU

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) in ICUs often follow acute dehydration or infection, and these high-risk situations must be signals to prevent this serious ADR. Specific education programs for physicians and patients... read more

Tags: acidosis, ICU, infection, lactate, study,

ECMO. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is a rapidly developing technology for supporting or even replacing heart and/or lung functions for days or weeks, giving the time for recovery, other therapeutic interventions... read more

Tags: book, ECMO, education, oxygenation, treatment, ventilation,

The Role of Rotational Thromboelastometry in Early Detection of the Hemostatic Derangements in Neonates with Systemic Candida Infection

Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) parameters revealed a hypocoagulable profile in neonates during the early stages of SCI, which is also associated with disease severity. The results of this study highlight the need for... read more

Tags: hemostasis, infection, NICU, pediatrics, platelet, sepsis, study,

Fast Facts About EKGs for Nurses: The Rules of Identifying EKGs in a Nutshell

In an easy-to-use “Fast Facts” format, this pocket-sized reference provides clear and precise access to basic EKG information and EKG recognition guidelines that nurses use daily. The guide helps readers to accurately...

Critical Care Companion: Your Guide To ICU Nursing

Step into the dynamic and demanding world of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing with Critical Care Companion: Your Guide to ICU Nursing by Alysha Edwards. This indispensable guide is crafted to support both novice and experienced...