Landiolol vs. Esmolol – Efficacy and Safety in Critically Ill Patients

Landiolol provides superior heart rate control in critically ill patients with tachycardia compared to Esmolol, without increasing vasopressor requirements during the first 24 h. Findings from ScvO2 levels and PCO2 gap... read more

Rediscovery of Acute Lung Injury in Cardiac Arrest

Systemic multi-organ injury following resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest (CA) has long been recognized. First termed 'post-resuscitation disease' in the 1980's this systemic injury was more appropriately re-named post-CA... read more

Awake Veno-Venous ECMO in ICU

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced treatment for severe respiratory failure. Implantation of ECMO before invasive ventilation or extubation during ECMO has been reported and is becoming increasingly... read more

Factors Associated with Delayed Extubation in Post Cardiac Surgery Patients

The process of extubation is a crucial phase in postoperative care. By comprehending the elements that impact DE, healthcare providers can effectively allocate medical resources to enhance the success of weaning, extubation,... read more

Implementing Bedside Percutaneous Tracheostomy and PUG Team to Reduce LOS

Thousands of critically ill patients every year in the United States receive tracheostomy and gastrostomy procedures. Recent research has investigated the benefits of a combined team approach to these procedures, with associated... read more