The Science and Art of Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition
Malnutrition is prevalent in the pediatric ICU population, and is associated with worse outcomes. Nutrition support teams, dedicated dietitians, and educational programs facilitate surveillance for existing malnutrition and... read more
External Validity of Electronic Sniffers for Automated Recognition of ARDS
Automated electronic sniffers may be useful for early detection of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) for institution of treatment or clinical trial screening. Published electronic sniffer algorithms for ARDS may... read more
Ventilation Rate During Adult CPR with Tracheal Tube
The optimal ventilation rate during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a tracheal tube is unknown. A new systematic review finds that a ventilation rate recommendation of 10 min-1 during adult CPR with a secure airway... read more
Mechanisms of Severe Mortality-associated Bacterial Co-infections Following Influenza Virus Infection
The mechanisms of severe morbidity following influenza-bacteria co-infections mainly include failure of an antibacterial immune response and pathogen synergy. Moreover, failure to resume function and tolerance might be one... read more
Clinical Impact of COPD on Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Clinical impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. A study on 1,790 patients from the Spanish Bronchiectasis Historical Registry. Patients with BE related to COPD have the same... read more
Doctors frustrated that electronic records steal time from patients
Researchers asked doctors licensed to practice in Rhode Island the question: How does using an EHR affect your interaction with patients? They got an earful. Most who responded complained that electronic records undermined... read more
Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia
Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized... read more
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment on Renal Function in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with impaired renal function, but uncertainty exists over whether OSA treatment can influence renal outcomes. Objectives: To determine the effects of continuous positive airway... read more
An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains: Diastolic Heart Failure
It seems that every now and then we have to deal with something other than the bones. As you can imagine, this is sub-optimal at best. Because bones. Anyhow, I’ve been asked to discuss one of those issues with you, and... read more
Link Between Diabetes and Hospital Readmission Rates
Patients with diabetes have higher rates of hospital readmission compared with patients without diabetes, according to a pilot study published in Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology. In the first study, the readmission rate... read more
Growing Concerns of Hepatitis E in Europe
Cases of Hepatitis E in Europe have increased by 10x over 10 years, with 5617 cases in 2015. Testing, case definitions, diagnosis, and surveillance for HEV infection vary extensively across Europe, with only 20 member states... read more
Efficient Organization of ICUs with a Focus on Quality: The Non-Physician Provider
Adequate staffing in ICUs is an increasing problem worldwide. We would like to elaborate on staffing problems that arise in ICUs across Europe, including the Dutch situation. This staffing problem is caused by the increased... read more
When Evidence Says No, but Doctors Say Yes
Long after research contradicts common medical practices, patients continue to demand them and physicians continue to deliver. The result is an epidemic of unnecessary and unhelpful treatments.... read more
Airport CPR Training Kiosks
Three airports around the U.S. have joined an American Heart Association (AHA) initiative to provide hands-only CPR training kiosks for passengers waiting for flights. The Cleveland Hopkins International, Cincinnati/Northern... read more
Direct Oral Anticoagulant- or Warfarin-Related Major Bleeding
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have expanded the armamentarium for antithrombotic therapy. Although DOAC-related major bleeding was associated with favorable outcomes compared with warfarin in clinical trials, warfarin... read more
Role of Preventability in Redefining Failure to Rescue Among Major Trauma Patients
Failure to rescue (FTR) is defined as death after a major complication and has been adopted as a measure of quality in surgical patients. Current definitions of FTR are limited because they do not account for the influence... read more
The Intensive Care Medicine Research Agenda on Critically Ill Oncology and Hematology Patients
Over the coming years, accelerating progress against cancer will be associated with an increased number of patients who require life‑sustaining therapies for infectious or toxic chemotherapy‑related events. Major changes... read more
