Single-use vs. Multiple-use Endotracheal Suction Catheters Flushed with Chlorhexidine in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients

The aim of this feasibility randomized controlled trial (fRCT) is to assess the practicality and impact of using single-use versus multiple-use endotracheal suction catheters flushed with chlorhexidine on the incidence of... read more

Tags: catheter, ICU, infection, mechanical ventilation, study, trial, VAP,

Ventilator-associated Lung Disease: A Complex Reality in the ICU

Mechanical ventilation, by tracheal intubation or tracheostomy, is the common supplementary treatment for several reasons for hospitalization. Since the advent of long-term mechanical ventilation during the polio epidemic.... read more

Tags: antibiotics, book, diagnosis, infection, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, VAP, ventilation, ventilator,

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Strategies For ICU Patients with COVID-19

Lung protective ventilation and prone positioning were used in many of the Danish ICU patients with COVID-19, but barotrauma, prolonged ventilation and death occurred frequently. A total of 774 patients were invasively ventilated... read more

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

Emergence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Critical Care Units

In intensive care unit, the care of critically ill patients is a primary component of modern medicine. Intensive care units create potential for recovery in patients who otherwise may not have survived. They are, however,... read more

Tags: book, diagnosis, infection, pneumonia, treatment, VAP,

Fluid Bolus Therapy with 20% Albumin vs. Crystalloid-based Regimen

In this trial involving adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, 20% albumin fluid bolus therapy (FBT) compared to crystalloid FBT did not decrease the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI).... read more

Tags: AKI, creatinine, crystalloids, FBT, fluid therapy, ICU, inflammation, study, vasopressors,

Intubate Patients with Sepsis Before Midnight or When the Time Comes?

The ever-recurring decision for every clinician is to act or not to act and when to act. The balance of benefit or harm of an intervention and the optimal timing of treatment is not always clear. Intervening or not and the... read more

Tags: ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, RRT, sepsis, treatment, vasopressors, ventilation, ventilator,

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,

New Insights on CRRT for ARDS

In recent times, the applications of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) beyond kidney‐related conditions have been progressively increasing, and its implementation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) specifically... read more

Tags: AKI, ARDS, CRRT, ICU, mechanical ventilation, study, VAP, ventilation,

Atrial Fibrillation Status and Associations with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients

COVID-19 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at high risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Such patients may need increased surveillance and consideration for early anticoagulation. Patients admitted with COVID-19 (1-January-2020... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, atrial fibrillation, COVID-19, ischemia, myocardial infarction, study, thromboembolism,

Passport to Successful Outcomes for Patients Admitted to ICU: Meeting Patient Goals of Care

The second edition builds upon the previous content, exploring new and emerging evidence to enhance the structure and content of rehabilitation provided. It considers the additional impact of COVID-19 throughout each chapter.... read more

Tags: book, COVID-19, education, ICU, rehabilitation,

Mechanical Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

The most common pathogens isolated in our ventilator-vssociated pneumonia (VAP) patients were Acinetobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Resistance to the major classes of... read more

Tags: antimicrobial, bacteria, COVID-19, mechanical ventilation, NIV, pneumonia, study, VAP, ventilation,

Immune Cell-Based vs. Albumin-Based Ratios as Outcome Predictors in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of an array of biomarkers regarding the likelihood of a lethal outcome in critically ill COVID-19 patients. We took advantage of the opportunity to classify them into immune... read more

Tags: albumin, COVID-19, CRP, ICU, lactate, study,

Prediction of AKI in ICU Patients Based on Interpretable Machine Learning

The machine learning model described in this study is capable of accurately predicting the onset of AKI in ICU patients up to 24 hours in advance. Validated within the MIMIC-IV and MIMIC-III databases, the model demonstrates... read more

Tags: AKI, ICU, nephrology, sepsis, study, technology, vasopressors,

Decision Support Tool in the Prehospital Setting for Acute Chest Pain

Using the Atellica VTLi in the EMS setting for the analysis of troponin I in acute chest pain patients is feasible. However, the instruments are unfamiliar for most EMS personnel, and a break-in period should be allowed for... read more

Tags: analysis, cardiology, diagnostics, myocardial infarction, study, troponin,

Does AI Close Gaps in Clinical Pharmacology in the ICU?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to close significant gaps in clinical pharmacology in the ICU. Its applications range from personalized dosing and predictive analytics to clinical trial optimization and education.... read more

Tags: education, ICU, pharmacology, technology,

Leveraging the Power of Routinely Collected ICU Data

With the steady advent of electronic health records, the abundance of routinely recorded data related to the treatment and care of intensive care unit (ICU) patients can be nothing short of overwhelming. Over tens of thousands... read more

Tags: ICU, technology, treatment,

Textbook of Cardiorenal Medicine

This textbook provides a practical and board-driven resource to describe and define the emerging field of cardiorenal medicine. Covering all aspects of the topic with depth and relevance, this groundbreaking reference brings... read more

Tags: AKI, book, cardiology, diagnosis, education, epidemiology, nephrology,

IFG vs. CBG in Patients with Multiple Organ Failure Requiring Vasopressor Infusion

Interstitial flash glucose (IFG) does not demonstrate either analytical or clinical accuracy to be considered equivalent to capillary blood glucose (CBG) in patients with multiple organ failure who require vasopressor infusion.... read more

Tags: glucose, ICU, infusion, monitoring, organ failure, vasopressors,

TOP KNIFE: The Art & Craft of Trauma Surgery

A practical guide to operative trauma surgery for residents and registrars, for general surgeons with an interest in trauma, and for isolated surgeons operating on wounded patients in military, rural or humanitarian settings....

Critical Care Reviews Book 2017 (Free eBook)

The 2017 Critical Care Reviews Book seeks to summarize, critique and put in context the best critical care trials of 2016. Five intensivsts working in Northern Ireland have spent the past year writing this edition. This is...