Association Between SHR and Mortality in Patients with Heart Failure Complicated by Sepsis
This study suggests that stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) may be a valuable predictor of prognosis in patients with heart failure combined with sepsis. Both high and low SHR values are associated with poorer outcomes.... read more
Perioperative Fluid Management
This book presents the most recent evidence-based facts on perioperative fluid management and discusses fluid management from basic sciences to clinical applications and the patients’ outcomes. Recent advances in understanding... read more
Fast-Track in Cardiac Anesthesia: Cardiac Surgery in the Era of ERAS
This new book, focused on fast-track approaches in cardiac surgery, covers ERAS cardiac guidelines, explores the application of loco-regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery, and addresses all aspects related to early extubation... read more
Bedside Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Program Development and Implementation
The placement of ultrasound guided tunneled dialysis catheters at the bedside following a pre-procedural evaluation of the right jugular, brachiocephalic, and femoral veins is a safe option resulting in expedited patient... read more
Extubation Failure Risk Prediction Model Using Bedside Ultrasound
We have established a risk prediction model for extubation failure in mechanically ventilated ICU patients. This risk model base on bedside ultrasound parameters provides valuable insights for identifying high-risk patients... read more
ECMO vs. Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Lung Transplantation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers perioperative advantages in lung transplantation, reducing postoperative complications, one-year mortality, and recovery time compared to CPB. However, the longer total ischemic... read more
Successful Treatment of Unilateral Pulmonary Edema as Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Complication
We successfully treated this patient using ECMO and independent lung ventilation. Several cases have been described in the literature, but the pathogenesis and risk factors of UPE remain unclear. Management depends on... read more
Plasma Proteome Temporal Changes Associated with Sepsis Mortality
Our proteomics approach revealed significant associations between changes in the plasma proteome within the first days of sepsis and mortality as well as disease severity. We identified and characterised the underlying... read more
Evaluation Effects of Nebulized Hypertonic Saline and Nebulized Corticosteroids in Patients with ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common clinical syndrome of acute respiratory failure as a result of diffuse lung inflammation and oedema manifested by hypoxemia and stiffness in the lungs. This study... read more
Strong Ion Difference to Predict Mortality in Septic Shock: Mortality Prediction Model for Admission and 24-hour Mortality
Stewart's model examines the relationship between the movement of ions across biological membranes and the consequent changes in pH related to modifications in three dependent variables which are the strong ion difference... read more
72‐h Infusion of Prostacyclin in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Pulmonary Infection and Endotheliopathy
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is common in critically ill patients, and 50% of patients in intensive care units require mechanical ventilation. The COVID‐19 pandemic revealed that COVID‐19 infection induced ARF... read more
Increased Sound Levels in the Cardiac ICU Associated with Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Sedation
Sound levels in the CICU were consistently higher than recommended. An increase in heart rate, blood pressure and sedation utilization may suggest a stress response to persistent and sudden loud sounds. Given known negative... read more
Multidisciplinary Collaborative Bundled Care Improves Outcomes in ICU Patients with Endotracheal Intubation
Multidisciplinary analgesic and sedative bundled care has demonstrated the potential to decrease restraint use in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, reduce the need for analgesic and sedative... read more
Corticosteroid Therapy and Pulmonary Embolism in Polytrauma Patients
Pulmonary embolism is a frequent complication in polytrauma patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of low-dose corticosteroid therapy on the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in polytrauma patients.... read more
Succinate-containing Crystalloid Solution in Correction of COVID-19-associated Endotheliopathy
The use of a succinate-containing infusion solution in patients with a new coronavirus infection promotes a more rapid and sustainable correction of COVID-19-associated endotheliopathy, which, in turn, is manifested by a... read more
Weaning Sedation in Pediatric Intensive Care
The use of sedation and analgesia to provide comfort, safety, and pain treatment are central principles in the care of critically ill children. Most critically ill children are at risk of experiencing pain and discomfort... read more
Ketamine May Reduce Opioid Requirements Following Cardiac Surgery
Ketamine may be a reasonable choice for postoperative cardiac surgery analgesia and may reduce the need for opioids on discharge, and possibly during admission. This study is a single center, retrospective, observational,... read more
Predictors of Functional Impairment in Severe COVID-19 Patients Two Months After Discharge
The Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) scale is a validated tool for assessing functional impairment in COVID-19 patients. While this retrospective monocentric study identified multiple risk factors associated with... read more
Management of Pain, Anxiety, and Delirium in Critically Injured Pediatric Trauma Patients
PICU-specific care bundles have been beneficial in standardizing the assessment, prevention and treatment of pain, anxiety and delirium. While these practices show promise in addressing current management challenges in... read more
Shock Indices as Prognostic Indicators: among Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients with and without Comorbidities Presenting to Emergency Department
Almost 30 million people are affected, and 3 million deaths happen every year because of sepsis. According to WHO's (World Health Organization) Global Report on Epidemiology and Burden of Sepsis report 2020, half of the... read more
Early Antiviral Use and Supplemental Oxygen Decrease the Risk of Secondary Bacterial Infections
This nested case control study shows that early use of antiviral agents and non-invasive oxygen supplementation leads to decreased susceptibility to secondary bacterial infections. On the other hand, use of antibiotics... read more
Cardiac Damage in Patients Infected with Different COVID-19 Variants of Concern
Coronavirus Disease 2019 causes significant morbidity, and different variants of concern (VOCs) can impact organ systems differently. We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort analysis comparing biomarkers and... read more
