TBI Management in the ICU

Despite advances in the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the intensive care unit (ICU), and the implementation of new diagnostic techniques and monitoring modalities, the rate of poor neurological outcomes remains... read more

TBI: Quantifying Methodological Uncertainties and Navigating Feasibilities in Monitoring of Cerebral Autoregulation

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a critical medical challenge due to its heterogeneous nature and complex pathophysiological mechanisms. Individualized management of TBI patients, taking advantage of such technologies... read more

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

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

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

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

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

Sepsis and Septic Shock: An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

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

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

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

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

Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory

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... read more

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

Teaching Pearls in Noninvasive Mechanical 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

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... read more

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

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

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

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You can buy now official NFL merch for your favorite teams on Amazon.com Get ready for the NFL season! It's time to stock up on new gear, and the best place to find officially licensed jerseys and other merch is the Amazon... read more

Rib-Indexed POCUS vs. Chest X-Ray for Lung Recruitment Assessment in Ventilated Neonates with Moderate-Severe ARDS on Pulmonary Surfactant Therapy

Rib-indexed posterior approach POCUS is a reliable, radiation-free modality for real-time lung recruitment assessment in neonates with NARDS, demonstrating noninferiority to CXR. Notably, our study is the first to propose... read more

Causes of Death in Patients Undergoing ECPR

Refractory shock was the leading cause of death among our cohort of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) patients, followed closely by neurological complications, while other causes are rare. In this post-hoc... read more

Mechanical Power Impact Normalized to Predicted Body Weight on Outcomes in Pediatric ARDS

Higher mechanical power (MP) was associated with fewer ventilator (VFD) and ICU free days (IFD). The causal effect of MP on VFD and IFD was fully mediated by the impairment in oxygenation. This is a post-hoc analysis of... read more