Manual of Cardiac Intensive Care
Addressing the changing needs of clinicians in today’s CCU, ICU and CICU, Manual of Cardiac Intensive Care is an easy-to-use, point-of-care reference for cardiologists, intensivists, physicians, trainees, and other health... read more
Minimally Invasive Intrathoracic Negative-pressure Therapy and FlexVATS for Patients with Pleural Empyema
To determine whether a new surgical method using a flexible endoscope (FlexVATS) to perform sparing debridement and apply negative-pressure therapy without extensive decortication may be an alternative treatment option for... read more
Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine vs ketamine vs midazolam combined with propofol in gastrointestinal endoscopy for cancer patients
In cancer patients who underwent GI endoscopy, dexmedetomidine-propofol and ketamine-propofol had better sedation efficacy [lower achievement time of RSS 3–4, total propofol dose, and eye-opening time] compared to midazolam-propofol... read more
Propofol in ICU Settings: Understanding and Managing Anti-Arrhythmic, Pro-Arrhythmic Effects, and Propofol Infusion Syndrome
Propofol has revolutionized anesthesia and intensive care medicine owing to its favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics, fast onset, and short duration of action. This drug has been shown to be remarkably effective in numerous... read more
Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps
This book is unique in describing the practical considerations of endoscopic cardiac surgery. It covers this topic from basic concepts such as patient selection to imaging and outlines the different approaches to particular... read more
Dexmedetomidine for EOL Sedation
This study demonstrates a reduction in breakthrough medication requirements, particularly benzodiazepines, for patients sedated with dexmedetomidine at end of life (EOL). The dexmedetomidine cohort required less breakthrough... read more
Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A 10-Year Review
This study shows the morbidity profile associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), with a high level of ICU admissions and also a high level of the use of plasmapheresis. In our population, this approach had good... read more
Fast Facts About EKGs for Nurses: The Rules of Identifying EKGs in a Nutshell
In an easy-to-use "Fast Facts" format, this pocket-sized reference provides clear and precise access to basic EKG information and EKG recognition guidelines that nurses use daily. The guide helps readers to accurately... read more
Mild Hypercapnia or Normocapnia after OHCA
In patients with coma who were resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), targeted mild hypercapnia did not lead to better neurologic outcomes at 6 months than targeted normocapnia. A total of 1,700 patients... read more
Every Deep-Drawn Breath: A Critical Care Doctor on Healing, Recovery, and Transforming Medicine in the ICU
A world-renowned critical care doctor offers hope for ICU patients and their families in this timely, urgent, and compassionate narrative. Over the next ten years, 40 to 60 million people in this country will be admitted... read more
ICU Delirium – A Decade of Learning
Think of delirium as the phenotypic manifestation of global, acute brain dysfunction that can deprive patients of their dignity. This syndrome of acute changes in awareness, attention, and cognition is an independent... read more
Early Control of Elevated Blood Pressure – INTERACT3
Early control of elevated blood pressure is the most promising treatment for acute intracerebral hemorrhage. We aimed to establish whether implementing a goal-directed care bundle incorporating protocols for early intensive... read more
Critical Care Books Published Recently
We understand that navigating the vast array of resources in the medical field can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially when it comes to identifying the most valuable and worthwhile ones. To make your search easier,... read more
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Use and Mortality in the Cardiac ICU
The appropriate use of pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) in critically ill cardiac patients remains debated. There is wide variation in the use of PACs that is not fully explained by patient level-factors and appears driven... read more
Checklists and Consistency of Care After Resuscitation From IHCA
In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) with the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is a clinical scenario associated with potentially devastating outcomes. Our study demonstrated improved consistency in completing post-ROSC... read more
VA-ECMO in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
High-risk Pulmonary Embolism (PE) has an ominous prognosis and requires emergent reperfusion therapy, primarily systemic thrombolysis (ST). In deteriorating patients or with contraindications to ST, Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal... read more
Multiple Electrolytes Solution vs. Saline as Bolus Fluid for Pediatric Septic Shock Resuscitation
Among children presenting with septic shock, fluid resuscitation with MES (balanced crystalloid) as compared with 0.9% saline resulted in a significantly lower incidence of new and/or progressive AKI during the first 7 days... read more
Ground-breaking New AI Technology for Severe Sepsis Rapid Identification
ASEP Medical Holdings Inc. announced the ground-breaking use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly identify infections at increased risk of severe sepsis. The method was developed by the Hancock Lab, under the guidance... read more
Fluid Therapy for Critically Ill Adults with Sepsis
Fluids are an important component of treating patients who are critically ill with sepsis. Although optimal fluid management in patients with sepsis remains uncertain, clinicians should consider the risks and benefits of... read more
Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients
Patients admitted to the intensive care unit are prone to various complications, one of which is acute kidney injury (AKI). The etiology of acute kidney injury can be multifactorial. Among the various causes, sepsis remains... read more
Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2 Polymorphisms and Susceptibility of Severe COVID-19
Science is digging for the varied presentation of COVID-19 patients exposed to the same risk factors, and medical conditions may be influenced by the presence of polymorphic genetic variants. This study investigated the link... read more
Balloon-Blowing Exercise Effect on Oxygen Saturation in COVID-19 Patients
Balloon therapy is an empirical example that patients with respiratory tract diseases can use to improve their daily care. The diaphragm and ribs are expanded and raised by the intercostal muscles, which are activated during... read more
