AI Interpretation of Chest Radiographs in the ICU. Ready for Prime Time?
Chest radiography (CXR) is the primary tool to visualize thoracic pathologies in the ICU. However, accurate interpretation of CXRs is challenging, even when imaging is performed under optimal conditions. This results... read more
The Infectious Disease Diagnosis: A Case Approach
This text uses cases to illustrate differential diagnoses of various infectious diseases. Unlike any other book on the market, this book is specifically designed for ease of use and can cater to a variety of medical professionals... read more
Outcomes of Older Adults With Sepsis at Admission to an ICU
Our study suggests that treating older adults with therapies recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign may improve outcomes in this age group, although mortality remains high for older adults with sepsis. In addition,... read more
Rethinking Energy and Protein Provision for Critically Ill Patients
In critically ill patients, we suggest that energy and protein be delivered progressively in stable or recovering patients. If a patient deteriorates, regardless of days spent in the ICU, low-dose energy and protein should... read more
The Beta-Blocker Story: Getting It Right
The idea of using beta-blockers as a treatment for ventricular fibrillation occurred to James Black over 60 years ago. He developed propranolol and cimetidine, among other pharmacologic agents, work for which he won the Nobel... read more
Early Tracheostomy in Ventilated COVID-19 Patients Reduces VAP Incidence
Tracheostomy can reduce mechanical ventilation (MV) duration, ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) risk in critically ill patients. The timing of tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients... read more
ARF Caused by Penicillium Marneffei Infection After Kidney Transplantation
Penicillium Marneffei (PM) infections often present with nonspecific clinical manifestations, and severe respiratory failure (ARF) after infection is particularly uncommon. This case report a patient who developed severe... read more
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs. Inhaled Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
The results of this clinical trial support that IN DEX is not inferior to 50% nitrous oxide in providing analgesia for a painful procedure among children 3–15 years of age. Furthermore, IN DEX can be considered as an alternative... read more
Clinical Companion in Nephrology
The second edition of this educational book provides an updated resource on how best to discuss and manage acute and chronic presentations of renal diseases. All chapters have been reviewed and updated to reflect changes... read more
Antibiotic prophylaxis reduced broad-spectrum antibiotics and length of stay in ICU patients with alcohol withdrawal induced refractory delirium tremens
Administration of TMP-SMX prophylaxis reduced the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and ICU LOS in ICU-treated rDT patients. The retrospective study design should be considered when interpreting the results, and prospective... read more
Critical Care Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
This book covers all key aspects of critical care in pediatric nephrology, including acute dialysis in sick children. It also provides detailed protocols for managing fluid and electrolyte balance and dialysis in children... read more
Severe ICU-Acquired Hypernatremia: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Trajectory, Management, and Outcome
Severe hypernatremia occurred in the setting of inability to drink, near-absent measurement of urinary free water losses, diuretic therapy, fever, renal impairment, and near-absent or limited or delayed water administration.... read more
Oxygenation Indices and Early Prediction of Outcome in Hypoxemic Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia Requiring NIV Respiratory Support in Pulmonary Intermediate Care Unit
Oxygenation indices (OI) showed different effectiveness in predicting NIRT failure within 24 h of treatment in COVID-19 related pneumonia. This may be due to the multi-factorial pathophysiology of hypoxemia. Our study... read more
Awake, Walking, and Intubated – The ICU Breakthrough Giving Patients Their Lives Back
If they knew what it's like for patients surviving after the ICU, that sedation isn't sleep, and that they're being so traumatized and damaged by these normal practices, they would change this. Picture this: it's your... read more
Researchers to Study Online Therapy’s Potential to Prevent Cognitive Decline in ICU Survivors
Researchers from Indiana University Indianapolis, Regenstrief Institute and the IU School of Medicine’s Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – led by Babar Khan, M.D., M.S., Sophia Wang, M.D., and Jesse Stewart,... read more
Pitfalls in the Management of Mechanical Ventilation: ARDS and Hypermetabolic States
Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a lifesaving intervention for patients with respiratory failure due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and septic shock. ARDS was first recognized in the late 1960s, approximately... read more
Non-Intensive Care Unit Feasibility for Ambulatory VV-ECMO Patients
Our data suggests that ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) patients may tolerate less than ICU level of care and may even progress to outpatient management as ECMO technology continues to... read more
Make Your Thanksgiving Unforgettable at the Everything-for-Thanksgiving Store!
Forget the last-minute scramble and endless trips—our store is your essential, one-stop destination for a perfect holiday, offering everything from the highest quality heirloom turkeys and fresh, seasonal produce to specialized... read more
Dexmedetomidine for Electroencephalogram in Children with Behavioural Disorders
Intranasal (IN) dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an effective sedative; its recovery time shorter than IV DEX and its favorable adverse events profile make this route a reasonable alternative, especially in pediatric patients with... read more
Impacts of Initial ICU Driving Pressure on Outcomes in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Driving pressure (DP) is a marker of severity of lung injury in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and has a strong association with outcome. However, it is uncertain whether limiting DP can reduce... read more
Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (MV-TEER) in Patients with Secondary Mitral Regurgitation Improves Hemodynamics, Enhances Renal Function, and Optimizes Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Renal Insufficiency
Secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease burdening the prognosis of patients with co-existing chronic heart failure. Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (MV-TEER) is a minimally... read more
Effects of Surgery on Hemodynamics and Postoperative Delirium in Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection
The results of this study indicate that surgical intervention has a significant effect on improving patients’ hemodynamic parameters, with postoperative MAAD and LVEDd reduced compared to preoperative levels, while LVEF... read more
