Resource Utilization Associated with ECMO vs. Microaxial Flow Pump for Infarct-related Cardiogenic Shock

Microaxial flow pump was associated with lower resource utilization compared to venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Resource utilization should be incorporated in prospective RCTs and taken into account... read more

Tags: cardiogenic shock, ECMO, ICU, LOS, oxygenation, study,

ECMO in the Adult Patient (Core Critical Care)

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is developing rapidly, and is now part of the toolkit for the management of all patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Clinicians of all disciplines are in need of... read more

Tags: book, ECMO, oxygenation, technology, tools,

Mental Health in the First Year After ICU-treated Sepsis

Existing data on the prevalence of mental health impairments (MHI) following sepsis and intensive care are based predominantly on self-reported symptoms assessed by using questionnaires, small sample sizes, and clinically... read more

Tags: anxiety, delirium, depression, diagnosis, ICU, PTSD, sepsis, study,

Dynamic Nomogram for AKI Prediction in ICU Patients with AHF

After strict screening, 1338 patients with acute heart failure (AHF) were included in the derivation set, and 3,129 in the validation set. Sepsis, use of human albumin, age, mechanical ventilation, aminoglycoside administration,... read more

Tags: AHF, AKI, ICU, infection, mechanical ventilation, prediction, sepsis, study,

The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need

Clear and concise, The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need has provided quick and accurate discussions on using an EKG to diagnose cardiac and non-cardiac conditions for nearly 30 years. This ninth edition is packed with... read more

Tags: arrhythmia, book, diagnostics, education, EKG, electrocardiogram,

Predicting MODS in Trauma-induced Sepsis with Machine Learning Models

The nomogram and machine learning models provide enhanced predictive accuracy for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in trauma-induced sepsis patients compared to traditional scoring systems. These tools, accessible... read more

Tags: AI, ICU, MODS, sepsis, technology, trauma, vasopressors,

Management of Patients Supported with VA-ECMO

Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) application in adult patients has significantly increased in recent years. The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry includes more than 39,000... read more

Tags: cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, ECMO, ICU, pulmonary embolism, study,

Central vs. Peripheral VA-ECMO Cannulation on Postoperative Graft Dysfunction in Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for end-stage pulmonary diseases, with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) used as a common perioperative support. However, it remains unclear... read more

Tags: cannulation, ECMO, ICU, lungs, oxygenation, prognosis, study, ventilation,

Extracorporeal Life Support: The ELSO Red Book, 6th Edition

Written by over two hundred experts from around the world, this new edition is the definitive reference text on Extracorporeal Life Support, providing both the latest evidence and practical advice on how to clinically manage... read more

Tags: anesthesia, book, cannulation, ECMO, infection, oxygenation, ultrasound,

Association Between the Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio (LAR) Index and AKI Risk in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis

Lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) is an emergency predictive indicator of sepsis-related mortality. An elevated LAR is associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. However, its predictive value for acute kidney... read more

Tags: AKI, ICU, infection, LAR, RRT, sepsis, study,

Risk Factors for Impairments in Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living in Survivors of Critical Illness

This systematic review was able to identify that survivor of critical illnesses experienced changes in worsening quality of life, with impairment also in their functionality in terms of basic and instrumental activities of... read more

Tags: depression, ICU, mechanical ventilation, PICS, sepsis, study,

Which Antimicrobial Treatment for Patients with Bloodstream Infection During ECMO Support?

Enterococcus sp. was incriminated in about a third of BSI among patients with ECMO support. High appropriateness would only be obtained with piperacilline/tazobactam or carbapenems in association with vancomycin while 3rd... read more

Tags: antibiotics, ARDS, cardiogenic shock, ECMO, ICU, infection, sepsis, study,

Cytomegalovirus Infection in Immunocompromised ICU Patients: What Intensivists Need To Know

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in critically ill immunocompromised patients pose a unique challenge for intensivists. The broad spectrum of clinical presentations and the difficulty in distinguishing CMV-related... read more

Tags: CMV, ICU, infection, study,

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences covers every aspect of the drug delivery to lungs, the physiology and pharmacology of the lung, modelling for lung delivery, drug devices... read more

Tags: book, diagnosis, education, lungs, pneumonia, research, treatment,

Postoperative Liver Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation with Extracorporeal Life Support and 1-year Mortality

In this retrospective cohort study, we identified an elevated 1-year mortality rate among patients who developed postoperative liver dysfunction, as defined by the presence of HLD, DILI-like symptoms, and cholestasis subsequent... read more

Tags: cholestasis, corticosteroids, CPB, ECMO, ICU, liver, liver failure, study, transplantation,

Unlocking the Predictive Power of Nutritional Scores in Septic Patients

This study highlights the significant prognostic utility of nutritional status evaluation in septic patients admitted to internal medicine wards. Among the tools evaluated, the mNUTRIC score—likely because of its dual focus... read more

Tags: COVID-19, ICU, infection, malnutrition, nutrition, pneumonia, sepsis, septic shock, study,

Unfractionated Heparin May Improve Near-term Survival in ICU Patients with Sepsis Pneumonia

This study found that early administration of heparin, particularly in sufficient doses (Heparin Sodium 5000 units/mL, 1 mL per dose, three times daily (TID)) for more than 7 d, was associated with reduced near-term mortality... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, heparin, ICU, pneumonia, sepsis, study,

Handbook of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine

The latest edition of this handbook is a concise yet comprehensive guide for attending physicians, fellows, residents, and students who cover the ICU. The chapters follow an outline format and are divided by organ system,... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, trauma,

The Ventilator Book

If you need something that teaches you both the concepts of mechanical ventilation and how to manage patients with respiratory failure, this is the book for you. The Ventilator Book is written to be read in the ICU or Emergency...

Ultrasound Program Management

A Comprehensive Resource for Administrating Point-of-Care, Emergency, and Clinical Ultrasound. This book addresses the wide range of issues that face the program leader – from how to choose a site and how to negotiate for...