Temporal Trends of RSV-Associated US ICU Admissions

Wide variations in regional and seasonal patterns in hospital and ICU admissions were noted in children with respiratory syncytial virus–associated acute respiratory illness across the United States. Results from our study... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, pediatrics, RSV, study,

Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Diagnosis and Treatment

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus which results in symptoms similar to cold. This virus spreads through the drops coming from the nose and throat of an infected person, while sneezing and coughing.... read more

Tags: book, education, infection, pediatrics, RSV, virus,

RSV Infection – Epidemiology and Clinical Risk Factors

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is the most frequent reason for hospitalization of infants in developed countries. Premature birth without or, especially, with chronic lung disease of prematurity, congenital heart... read more

Tags: airway, cyanosis, hypertension, ICU, infection, pediatrics, pulmonology, RSV, virus,

Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Care, Anesthesiology and Palliative Care

This book provides an easy, modern and practical way for physicians to approach the world of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV). Noninvasive ventilation is well-established and increasingly used in routine clinical... read more

Tags: anesthesia, book, COVID-19, education, ICU, mechanical ventilation, NIV,

Clinical Outcomes of Early Phenotype-Desirable Antimicrobial Therapy for Enterobacterales Bacteremia

This is first study to compare clinical outcomes between patients with E coli, K pneumoniae, K oxytoca, and P mirabilis BSIs receiving early PDAT vs delayed PDAT using DOOR analysis. Receiving early phenotype-desirable antimicrobial... read more

Tags: AKI, antibiotics, diagnostics, infection, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, treatment, vasopressors,

Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Easy: Mastering Critical Care Skills for Nurses and Clinicians

This thorough, simple-to-follow book was created especially for critical care nurses, clinicians, and other healthcare workers to help you fully utilize hemodynamic monitoring. With its straightforward, methodical approach... read more

Tags: book, education, hemodynamics, ICU, monitoring, technology, vasopressors,

Impact of Extended-course Oral Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Established Long COVID

Extended courses of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir may have meaningful benefits for some people with Long COVID but not others. We encourage researchers to study how and why nirmatrelvir/ritonavir benefits some and what course length... read more

Tags: COVID-19, research, study, tachycardia, treatment,

Anticoagulation Among COVID-19 Patients

In this prospectively designed meta-analysis of randomized trials, administration of therapeutic- compared with prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins to patients hospitalized for COVID-19 was associated with 23%... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, bleeding, COVID-19, ECMO, oxygen, pandemics, thromboembolism, trial,

The ICU Survival Book

The ICU Survival Book is a guide for residents, students, advanced practice providers, and critical care nurses who want to learn the basics of critical care medicine. This reference is designed to follow the systems-based... read more

Tags: book, education, hemodynamics, ICU, transfusion, ventilation,

Health Communication and Adherence to Noninvasive Ventilation in CHRF

This study demonstrated the positive effect of a behavioral strategy based on the IMB model in improving noninvasive ventilation (NIV) adherence in patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF). The extended... read more

Tags: CHRF, dyspnea, hypercapnia, NIV, trial, ventilation,

RSV Outbreak in a Pediatric ICU

The Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital—Alder Hey pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) usually has a low rate of nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. We report and analyze a major outbreak of nosocomial... read more

Tags: infection, pediatrics, RSV, ventilation,

Immunocompromised People May Not Produce Enough Protective Antibodies Against RSV After Vaccination

This study demonstrated heterogeneous antibody response to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines among immunocompromised persons. In contrast to universal seroconversion and preF IgG fold rises greater than 10 in immunocompetent... read more

Tags: infection, RSV, study, vaccination,

Rediscovery of Acute Lung Injury in Cardiac Arrest

Systemic multi-organ injury following resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest (CA) has long been recognized. First termed ‘post-resuscitation disease’ in the 1980’s this systemic injury was more appropriately... read more

Tags: ALI, cardiac arrest, CPR, intubation, resuscitation, ventilation,

Awake Veno-Venous ECMO in ICU

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced treatment for severe respiratory failure. Implantation of ECMO before invasive ventilation or extubation during ECMO has been reported and is becoming increasingly... read more

Tags: delirium, ECMO, extubation, mechanical ventilation, rehabilitation, ventilation,

Specialty Imaging: HRCT of the Lung

Part of the highly regarded Specialty Imaging series, HRCT of the Lung, third edition, reflects the many recent changes in HRCT diagnostic interpretation. An easy-to-read bulleted format and thousands of state-of-the-art... read more

Tags: book, COVID-19, diagnosis, imaging, RSV, technology, ultrasound,

Sodium Bicarbonate In In-Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is a common cause of death worldwide. Sodium bicarbonate (SB) has commonly been used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to correct metabolic acidosis (MA). However, the existence of evidence about its... read more

Tags: cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation, OHCA, oxygen, oxygenation, sodium, study, trial,

Multidisciplinary Approaches and Molecular Diagnostics in New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial CNS Infections in the ICU

The diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions such as New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) and central nervous system (CNS) infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pose substantial... read more

Tags: hydrocortisone, ICU, infection, meningitis, treatment, tuberculosis,

Pulmonary Manifestations in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Pulmonary involvement is common in patients with hematologic malignancies (HMs) and varies depending on the underlying condition, including lymphoproliferative disorders, acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and allogeneic... read more

Tags: chemotherapy, diagnosis, pulmonary, pulmonary embolism, treatment,

Intubating the Critically Ill Patient: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success in the ED and ICU

Intubating critically ill patients is a process that requires a well-thought-out, step-by-step plan, specific to each patient. This book teaches the steps necessary to predict, prepare, perform, and provide pre and post-intubation... read more

Tags: book, ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, trauma, ventilation,

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...

Critical Care Notes: Clinical Pocket Guide

This pocket-sized, quick reference is your go-to guide for the clinical information you need to care for adult patients safely and effectively. Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition offers even more of what you...