Impact of Esketamine vs. Remifentanil on Hemodynamics and Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Septic Shock

This single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled pilot study compared the hemodynamic effects and prognosis of esketamine versus remifentanil, both used in combination with propofol, for sedation and analgesia in patients... read more

Tags: hemodynamics, ICU, mechanical ventilation, propofol, sedation, sepsis, septic shock,

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,

Propofol vs. Midazolam Infusion: Effects on Cardiovascular Stability in Critically Ill Patients

A study compared the effects of propofol and midazolam infusions on cardiovascular stability in 75 critically ill patients requiring sedation in the intensive care unit at Azadi and Tikrit Teaching Hospitals from December... read more

Tags: anxiety, hemodynamics, ICU, mechanical ventilation, propofol, sedation,

ECMO-Extracorporeal Life Support in Adults

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been in clinical use for some 40 years, but it is only in the past decade that its application in the treatment of life-threatening circulatory and respiratory failure has truly... read more

Tags: book, cannulation, ECMO, monitoring, oxygenation,

Early Multimodal Rehabilitation Safely Accelerates Recovery for Ventilated Patients

This single-center, controlled clinical trial investigates the efficacy and safety of an early multimodal rehabilitation program (MRP) versus a late MRP in mechanically ventilated adult patients in the intensive care unit... read more

Tags: ICU, intubation, mechanical ventilation, PICS, rehabilitation, study, ventilation,

Vitamin D Dynamics in Severe ARDS Patients on ECMO

This retrospective study investigated time-dependent changes in vitamin D levels and their correlation with disease severity and inflammation in 24 invasively mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, ECMO, ICU, inflammation, study, vitamin D,

Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory

The book provides a practically focused review of the latest techniques used for hemodynamic assessment in the echocardiography laboratory. It features a methodical case-based approach covering how to measure hemodynamic... read more

Tags: book, echocardiography, education, hemodynamics, resources,

Troponin HsTnI: Predicting Outcomes in Covid-19 Patients

This observational retrospective cohort study of 325 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 aimed to determine the relationship between troponin levels and disease severity or mortality. Conducted at Mohammed VI CHU in Oujda from... read more

Tags: COVID-19, ICU, study, troponin,

The Airway Manual: Practical Approach to Airway Management

The book provides up-to-date and easy to understand information on airway management with special emphasis on practical management along with required theory background and key points. It covers all aspects of airway management... read more

Tags: airway, Airway Management, book, COVID-19, education, guidelines, intubation, laryngoscopy, training,

Hemolysis in Septic Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure: Prognostic Implications

This study highlights the critical role of hemolysis in sepsis and acute respiratory failure, showing a strong association with organ dysfunction. Hemolysis is notably frequent, especially in patients with septic shock and... read more

Tags: AKI, ARF, biomarkers, CRRT, ECMO, hemolysis, sepsis, septic shock,

Evaluating Remimazolam for ED Procedural Sedation Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction

This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of remimazolam, an ultra-short acting benzodiazepine, for procedural sedation in the emergency department (ED). The primary aim was to compare its administration by emergency medicine... read more

Tags: anesthesia, benzodiazepine, remimazolam, sedation, study,

Finding the Ultimate Sedative

Critically ill patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation often need continuous sedation for pain and anxiety. Propofol, a GABA potentiator, and Dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, are commonly used... read more

Tags: delirium, dexmedetomidine, extubation, ICU, mechanical ventilation, propofol, sedation, ventilation,

Teaching Pearls in Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation

This book uses real-world clinical case analyses of hot topics to provide insights into noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV). Written by leading international teachers and experts, it features a selection of “major... read more

Tags: book, education, mechanical ventilation, NIV, ventilation,

Comparing Outcomes of COVID-19 and Influenza in Hospitalized European Adults

A study conducted through the EuroSAVE Network from December 2021 to March 2024 in five European middle-income countries/areas compared the odds of severe outcomes and death among hospitalized patients meeting the WHO severe... read more

Tags: COVID-19, infection, influenza, RSV, study, vaccination,

Hemodynamic Monitoring Using Echocardiography in the Critically Ill

The hemodynamic evaluation of patients with acute circulatory failure and respiratory failure has in the past usually been performed using invasive procedures but in recent years less invasive monitoring devices have been... read more

Tags: book, diagnosis, echocardiography, education, hemodynamics, monitoring, trauma,

Severe Listeriosis in the ICU: Critical Insights from a Multicenter Study

A retrospective multicenter study across 23 French hospitals over 10 years analyzed critically ill ICU patients with culture-confirmed “Listeria monocytogenes” infections. The study aimed to describe patient characteristics,... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, research, steroids, study, treatment, vasopressors,

Prevalence and Outcomes of Shock in Internal Medicine Patients

This retrospective observational study investigated the incidence, management, and outcomes of 125 shock patients admitted to the internal medicine department of a referral university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, addressing... read more

Tags: cardiogenic shock, sepsis, septic shock, shock, study, vasopressors,

Push-Dose Epinephrine Use in the Emergency Department

A retrospective multi-site cohort study investigated the use of push-dose epinephrine (PDE) in emergency departments (EDs) for managing hypotension in critically ill patients. Recognizing the limited ED-specific data compared... read more

Tags: epinephrine, hypotension, ICU, study, vasopressors,

Sepsis and Septic Shock: An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

Shock is caused by the decreased flow of blood to the body tissues due to circulatory system related problems. Sepsis refers to a life-threatening condition where the body causes injury to its own organs and tissues in response... read more

Tags: book, infection, sepsis, septic shock, treatment,

Seraph-100 Hemoperfusion: Clearing Pathogens and Enhancing Outcomes in Sepsis

This study evaluated Seraph-100 hemoperfusion (HP) as a treatment for sepsis in intensive care unit (ICU) patients admitted after cardiac surgery for infective endocarditis (IE). Thirteen septic patients received Seraph-100... read more

Tags: AKI, hemoperfusion, ICU, RRT, sepsis, vasopressors,

Nursing in Critical Care Setting: An Overview from Basic to Sensitive Outcomes

This book provides essential insights into how the approach to nursing care in ICU patients has markedly changed over recent years. It shows how the focus has progressively moved away from the technical approach that characterized...

Rapid Diagnosis of MRSA

Current standard laboratory methods for detection of oxacillin resistance require for isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing at least 48–72 h, although the multiplex PCR assay used is a rapid, sensitive,...