Methylprednisolone vs. Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock Patients

Corticosteroids play an important role in the management of septic shock patients, especially in those with higher doses of vasopressor. However, the therapeutic benefits of corticosteroids are not limited to hydrocortisone... read more

Tags: CIRCI, COPD, corticosteroids, hydrocortisone, ICU, LOS, PSM, sepsis, septic shock, SOFA, study, vasopressors,

Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically Ill

This book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill. Leading international authors provide their commentary alongside a summary of existing evidence... read more

Tags: antibiotics, book, education, ICU, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmacotherapy,

Oral Health Care and VAP in ICU Patients

Both Zataria Multiflora (ZM) and Chlorhexidine (CHG) and CHG alone reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) incidence and improve the oral health status of mechanically ventilated patients. However, the combination of... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, study, VAP, ventilation, ventilator,

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,

Prone Position: Achieving Nutritional Goals

Critically ill patients in the prone position had longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates, while being more likely to initiate and remain on enteral nutrition for a longer period. However, no significant differences... read more

Tags: COVID-19, ICU, infection, nutrition, obesity, proning,

Nebulized Long-Acting Bronchodilators to Treat ARF in an Older Patients

Although long-acting bronchodilators are not approved to treat acute respiratory failure (ARF), the older adult in this case clinically improved after three doses of revefenacin and arformoterol. Additional studies are necessary... read more

Tags: ARDS, ARF, COPD, COVID-19, hypoxemia, hypoxia, oxygenation, study,

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

A comprehensive and state-of-the-art resource for clinicians who care for patients with sepsis and research scientist alike. Patients with severe sepsis requiring ICU admission have very high rates of ICU and overall hospital... read more

Tags: book, ICU, research, sepsis, septic shock,

Different Anticoagulation Regimens Effectiveness in Critically Ill Patients

This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic anticoagulation guided by anti-Xa levels vs. a D-dimer-based protocol in ICU patients with COVID-19. Given the heightened risk of thrombosis despite anticoagulation therapy... read more

Tags: anticoagulants, anticoagulation, COVID-19, ICU, intubation, NIV, study, thromboembolism, ventilation,

Patients Under Mechanical Ventilation Are Highly Perceptive

This meta-synthesis provides insights into the perception of intensive care patients under Mechanical Ventilation (MV) who are continuously observing their own lives. This process is complex and involves a highly differentiated... read more

Tags: anxiety, delirium, depression, ICU, mechanical ventilation, research, stress, study, tracheostoma, ventilation, weaning,

Cytokine Storm Syndrome

Cytokine Storm Syndromes, including HLH and MAS, are frequently fatal disorders, particularly if not recognized early and treated during presentation. The genetics of Cytokine Storm Syndromes are being defined with many of... read more

Tags: book, coronavirus, COVID-19, education, infection, research,

Elevated BCR Risk Factor For CHF in Critically Ill COPD Patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and death. The blood urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratio (BCR) is recognized as a crucial marker to assess renal function and cardiovascular... read more

Tags: BCR, CHF, COPD, ICU, myocardial infarction, study,

Vasoactive Agents in Cardiogenic Shock Related to AMI and ADHF

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a heterogeneous condition associated with exceptionally high mortality rates, despite significant advances in the field of cardiology. The primary causes of CS are myocardial infarction-related CS... read more

Tags: ADHF, AMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiology, hemodynamics, hypothermia, ICU, inotropes, norepinephrine, vasopressors,

Textbook of Neurointensive Care: Volume 1: Neuroanatomy, Diagnostic Assessment, Disease Management

This extensively updated edition provides a comprehensive review of intensive care for neurologically injured patients from the emergency room and ICU through the operating room and post-surgical period in two comprehensive... read more

Tags: anesthesia, book, diagnosis, education, ICU, neurology,

Assessing the Risk of Poor Clinical Outcomes in Preterm Neonates with Late-onset Sepsis

A predictive calculator for assessing the risk of poor clinical outcomes in preterm neonates with late-onset sepsis (LOS) has been developed. By leveraging readily available clinical data at the time of blood culture collection,... read more

Tags: antibiotics, LOS, mechanical ventilation, neonates, NICU, pediatrics, sepsis, SOFA, study,

Failure to Rescue in ALF

The concept of failure to rescue has been used to measure the quality of care for complications developed following surgery. In patients with acute liver failure (ALF), the concept of failure to rescue highlights the need... read more

Tags: ALF, ICU, liver failure, sepsis, study, surgery,

ICU Protocols: A Step-wise Approach, Vol II

The second edition of this highly successful book includes up-to-date notes on the step-wise management of clinical emergencies encountered in everyday intensive care units (ICU). Each thoroughly revised chapter provides... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, obstetrics, trauma, treatment,

Recent Advances in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Management

This review highlights recent advances in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock, emphasizing new strategies aimed at improving overall survival and reducing mortality in this patient population. Despite years of... read more

Tags: diagnosis, infection, research, sepsis, septic shock, strategy,

Eosinopenia as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in CAP Patients

Contrary to previously published data, our analysis did not demonstrate an association between eosinopenia and increased mortality risk in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), highlighting the complexity... read more

Tags: CAP, COPD, diagnosis, ICU, infection, NIV, pneumonia, prediction, SOFA,

Hemoglobin Glycation Index vs. Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Myocardial Infarction

Based on the MIMIC-IV database, this study found that lower HGI is significantly associated with an increased risk of short-, mid- and long-term all-cause mortality in critically ill myocardial infarction (MI) patients. As... read more

Tags: AKI, HGI, ICU, myocardial infarction, study,

Awareness Strategies and the Physiological Pain Impact in Prehospital Analgesia Management

Developing awareness strategies for prehospital pain management could improve analgesic outcomes, but further research is needed to understand the physiological impact of pain on vital systems. Investigating these dynamics... read more

Tags: analgesia, monitoring, pain, research, strategy,

Basic Ultrasound Skills “Head to Toe” for General Intensivists (Lessons from the ICU)

The aim of this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and competent use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization... read more

Tags: book, education, ICU, ultrasound,

Airflow Patterns and Adaptive Attachment Ventilation with Deflectors

A novel ventilation mode was introduced and investigated by a series of experiments under isotherm condition, focusing on elucidating the airflow patterns and characteristics associated with this mode. Semi-empirical equations... read more

Tags: mechanical ventilation, oxygenation, study, ventilation,

Primary Management of Polytrauma

This well-illustrated book describes a practical approach to the primary management of patients who have multiple injuries, or polytrauma, with the aim of providing medical and paramedical personnel with the knowledge required...

Tracheostomies The Complete Guide

Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide (2nd ed.) serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare practitioners and patients navigating the complexities of tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. This edition emphasizes the importance...