Conquer Your Toughest Gift-Giving Challenge (and Save Big!)

Ready to sleigh your holiday shopping list before the stress sets in? From the avid baker and the dedicated gamer to the crafty artist, you’ll find the perfect, thoughtful gift for every interest at Amazon’s holiday... read more

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DeLLiriuM: LLMs Predict Delirium Risk in the ICU

DeLLiriuM is a novel large language model (LLM) designed to predict delirium in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients after the initial 24 hours of admission, using structured electronic health records (EHR). What sets DeLLiriuM... read more

Tags: AI, delirium, ICU, prediction, prognosis, study, technology,

Scarred Lungs: Identifying Fibrosis Risk After COVID-19 ARDS

This substudy of the large, multicenter RECOVIDS cohort investigated the predictive factors for developing fibrotic changes (FC) in survivors of COVID-19-related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) six months after... read more

Tags: ARDS, COVID-19, fibrosis, ICU, infection, mechanical ventilation, pneumonia, study,

Mechanical Ventilation in Patient with Respiratory Failure

This handbook covers the principles of mechanical ventilation, making them easy to understand and apply in clinical settings. Presented in an accessible style and supplemented by a wealth of illustrations and graphs, it includes... read more

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The Falling Count: Platelet Trajectory Post-CRRT Predicts Mortality in AKI

This retrospective cohort study examined the dynamic changes in platelet counts—the platelet trajectory—around the initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in over 2,200 critically ill adults with Acute... read more

Tags: AKI, CRRT, ECMO, ICU, kidney, kidney failure, nephrology, RRT, SOFA, study,

ICU Quick Drug Guide 2nd Edition

This book provides precise, must-have drug information for the ICU. It offers essential, evidence-based practice guidelines for the critical care setting. Now in its fully revised and expanded second edition, ICU Quick Drug... read more

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VA-ECMO in Septic Shock: A High-Stakes, High-Uncertainty Rescue

The use of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) as a rescue therapy for refractory septic shock remains a challenging, context-dependent, and uncertain strategy in adults. Current evidence shows limited... read more

Tags: anticoagulation, coagulopathy, CRRT, ECMO, hemodynamics, ICU, myocardial infarction, research, sepsis, septic shock, therapy, vasopressin,

Coordinated Critical Care: Essential ICU Strategies for Severe Trauma

The effective management of severe trauma patients hinges on seamless, perfect coordination across prehospital care, the trauma bay, and the ICU. Once in the Intensive Care Unit, the primary goals are the prompt control of... read more

Tags: anesthesia, coagulation, hemodynamics, ICU, strategy, trauma, vasopressin, vasopressors,

The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

An indispensable resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and nurses in managing critically ill patients. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of vasopressors and inotropes,... read more

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The Dual Deception: Amlodipine and Baclofen Overdose Mimics Brain Death and Triggers Cardiogenic Shock

This case study highlights the profound diagnostic challenge and dramatic presentation of a combined-drug overdose involving amlodipine and baclofen, a novel and previously unreported toxicological combination. Toxicological... read more

Tags: beta-blockers, cardiogenic shock, ECMO, EEG, hyperglycemia, hypertension, ICU, overdose, study, thrombectomy, vasopressin, vasopressors,

Salinity Signal: Low Sodium-Chloride Difference Predicts Higher Mortality in Critically Ill Adults

This retrospective cohort study investigated the relationship between the easily calculated Sodium–Chloride Difference (SCD) at the time of ICU admission and the patient’s subsequent 30-day mortality risk in 1,726... read more

Tags: AKI, hypertension, ICU, KDIGO, mortality, sodium, SOFA, study,

The Paradox of Recovery: Faster APACHE II Decline Does Not Guarantee Better Trauma Outcomes

This study investigated a novel metric, APACHE/m (the average daily decrease in the APACHE II score), to determine if a faster rate of physiological improvement predicts better post-ICU outcomes in trauma patients. While... read more

Tags: ICU, mortality, recovery, research, SOFA, study, trauma,

Vasoactive Guard: Testing Arginine-Vasopressin to Shield Kidneys Post-Liver Transplant

This clinical trial investigates whether a low dose of argipressin (the active substance in REVERPLEG) administered during liver transplantation surgery can help prevent Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a severe and common post-operative... read more

Tags: AKI, ICU, liver, nephrology, noradrenaline, study, surgery, transplantation, trial, vasopressin,

ICU Alert: Unraveling Mortality in Obstructive Pyelonephritis

This retrospective multicenter study investigated in-hospital mortality among 483 patients admitted to the ICU (8 centers) over a decade due to obstructive pyelonephritis, a severe condition often caused by kidney stones,... read more

Tags: ICU, infection, lactate, mechanical ventilation, norepinephrine, sepsis, septic shock, study, vasopressors,

Handbook of Evidence-Based Critical Care

This updated and revised edition of the classic bedside pocket reference remains the gold standard in critical care medicine. The new edition maintains Dr. Marik’s trademark humor and engaging writing style, while adding... read more

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BICARICU-2: Bicarb Infusions Curb Dialysis Needs in Acidotic AKI

The BICARICU-2 trial investigated the use of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) infusions for critically ill patients suffering from severe acidemia and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), most often due to septic shock. While the trial,... read more

Tags: acidosis, AKI, dialysis, infusion, nephrology, RRT, sodium, trial,

Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care: An A-Z Guide

Now in its sixth edition, the Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care is the essential guide to using drugs safely and effectively in the intensive care setting. The book is split into two sections: an A-Z guide to the drugs... read more

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Seamless Surveillance: The Future of NICU Vital Sign Monitoring

A comprehensive systematic review evaluated 60 observational studies published between 2014 and 2024 to assess the potential of next-generation non-contact and wireless wearable technologies for vital sign monitoring in the... read more

Tags: monitoring, NICU, research, study, technology,

Predictive Power: Wearable AI Foreshadows Hospital Deterioration

This study successfully developed and validated a deep learning-based continuous in-hospital deterioration prediction model using data collected from wearable chest-worn monitors. The researchers piloted two different Continuous... read more

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Trauma Team Dynamics: A Trauma Crisis Resource Management Manual

This is the first book exploring the unique dynamics created by a multidisciplinary trauma team and how crisis management strategies can improve teamwork and communication and, potentially, improve patient resuscitation...

ISCCM Manual of RRT and ECMO in ICU: A Reference Book for Practicing Intensivists

The topics were chosen to make the reader understand comprehensive management of therapies including organization, communication and other administrative issues including cost-effective therapies. This will help the practicing...