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While roughly 10% of patients carry a penicillin allergy label, formal testing reveals that over 90% of these labels are completely inaccurate. In ICUs, where severe infections demand urgent, optimal treatment, this mislabeling...
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The thoroughly revised 2nd edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of adult intensive care management. Uniquely the book takes a problem-orientated approach...
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book, education, ICU, research, therapy, treatment,
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Since the landmark 2012 consensus on point-of-care lung ultrasound (PoCLUS), a vast wave of new evidence has transformed clinical practice. To address these advancements, a new consensus has been established to update recommendations,...
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diagnostics, ICU, POCUS, recommendation, study, ultrasound,
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This single-center ICU study conducted at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital evaluated neutrophil EMR3 (nEMR3), a biomarker calculated by normalizing a patient’s neutrophil EMR3 median fluorescence intensity to healthy controls,...
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biomarkers, CRP, diagnostics, ICU, infection, mortality, procalcitonin, sepsis, septic shock, SOFA, study,
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This large-scale registry study leveraged interpretable machine learning to identify distinct, high-risk subgroups of intensive care unit (ICU) patients with a six-month post-admission mortality rate of 80% or higher. Utilizing...
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AI, ARDS, COVID-19, ICU, mortality, SOFA, study, TBI, technology,
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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,...
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For immunocompromised patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP), the decision to administer adjunctive corticosteroid therapy is uniquely precarious. While corticosteroids...
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ARDS, CIRCI, corticosteroids, COVID-19, diagnosis, ICU, infection, inflammation, LOS, pneumonia, therapy, ventilator,
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This single-center observational study evaluated the utility of combining handgrip strength (HGS) and surface electromyography (sEMG) to objectively monitor neuromuscular function and early rehabilitation in intensive care...
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ICU, mobility, neuromuscular, rehabilitation, research, study,
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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...
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book, ECMO, education, ICU, RRT,
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Elderly patients on mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) face a heightened risk of malnutrition and associated complications, yet standard feeding practices often fail to address their unique physiological...
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albumin, Hemoglobin, ICU, malnutrition, mechanical ventilation, nutrition, research, study, ventilation,
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Patients undergoing prolonged mechanical ventilation face silent risks that extend far beyond their lungs, including exposure keratopathy (EK), a condition where the eyes fail to close properly, and opportunistic conjunctival...
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anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, fungus, ICU, infection, intubation, mechanical ventilation, study, ventilation,
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JOKES/MEMES
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Get a much-needed dose of laughter with our new joke/meme section tailored for critical care professionals.
Do you have a joke or meme about critical care medicine you'd like to share? Send us your best one!
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OnomatopoeiaAttending: I’m afraid your patient has bacteremia, hematemesis, and onomatopoeia.
Resident: Onomatopoeia? What’s that?
Attending: I’m afraid it’s exactly what it sounds like.
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NEW MEDICAL DEVICES
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Discover new cutting-edge medical devices and systems that are revolutionizing patient care and improving outcomes in the ICU.
Did your ICU recently adopt a new medical device? We want to hear about it!
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Endexo Additive TechnologySmooth Operations: Why Endexo® is the Smarter Shield for Medical Devices
Endexo® additive technology is redefining medical device safety by offering a superior, passive surface modification alternative to traditional hydrophilic and antimicrobial coatings. Instead of relying on complex external layers, this innovative technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes with minimal cost and maximum simplicity. By dramatically reducing biological adhesion and biofilm formation, Endexo® effectively tackles critical device challenges such as thrombosis, bacterial adhesion, biofouling, and encrustation, all while optimizing surface friction for enhanced device performance.
This smart additive technology significantly boosts device biocompatibility and patient safety without disrupting production workflows. By embedding protection directly into the material, it delivers a highly efficient, long-lasting defense against the most common and costly complications in clinical device utilization.
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LATEST CRITICAL CARE PODCASTS
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Every week we scour the web to bring you the latest podcast episodes related to ICU and Critical Care Medicine. Here are the latest podcasts:
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Propofol in the ICU: Balancing Sedation and StabilityPropofol remains a cornerstone sedative for mechanically ventilated critically ill patients and is supported by PADIS guidelines and favored for its rapid onset, titratability, and limited side effects. In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle Enfield, MD, is joined by Scott Benken, PharmD, MHPE, BCCCP, and Nathan Smischney, MD, MS, to explore the risks, benefits, and evolving evidence surrounding propofol use in this high-risk population. Listen to podcastThe Weekend Effect: What ICU Exam Delays Are Actually Telling Us About Dysphagia CareOn this episode of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Theresa sits down with Paige DiStefano, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and PhD candidate at McMaster University's Aging Swallow Research Lab. Paige walks through her research on FEES implementation in an acute care hospital that already had regular access to video fluoroscopy, and what the data showed when FEES came back online after the equipment was down for over a year. Listen to podcastTEE for the non-cardiac Anesthesiologist with Andreas PlackisIn this 337th episode I welcome Dr. Andreas Plackis to the show. Dr. Plackis is the creator and host of the TEE Time Podcast and a cardiac anesthesiologist. We talk about TEE for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist, how it can be used and how to go about learning it. Listen to podcast
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CRITICAL CARE UPCOMING EVENTS
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Lessons from the ICU: Advanced Wound Management in Practice Jul. 10, 2026 - OnlineLearn practical strategies for assessing, preventing, and managing complex wounds. Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric In-Person Course Aug. 17, 2026 - Mount Prospect, ILJoin SCCM's Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric in-person course—your ultimate preparation for board certification. This immersive experience offers expert-led instruction, real-time Q&A, and collaborative learning with peers in a focused, supportive environment. AABIP 2026 Aug. 20, 2026 - Denver, ColoradoThis conference brings together leading experts from around the world in Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, providing a global platform to explore groundbreaking advancements in fields such as Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, Therapeutic Bronchoscopy, Pleural Diseases, Healthcare Transformation, and Thoracic Surgery. More than just an educational experience, it is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
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NEW CRITICAL CARE JOBS
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Critical Care PhysicianAlabamaOptimum has partnered with a group in southern Alabama that has an opening for a Critical Care physician to join their team.Certified Pediatric IntensivistTucson, ArizonaThe Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a full-time board eligible/board certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our current team of 7 Physicians in staffing a 24-bed multidisciplinary PICU.Critical Care IntensivistCleveland, OhioThe Department of Anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic is recruiting qualified intensivists with career interests in critical care medicine. We are a multidisciplinary intensivist group and are seeking BC/BE intensivists with training in Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine and subspecialties, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Surgery and subspecialties.
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FEATURED CRITICAL CARE BOOKS
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The second edition of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine spans three volumes, with major sections dedicated to specific organ systems. Each major section consists of separate chapters dedicated to reviewing the specific disease...
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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...
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