Hemodynamic Profiling utility using Pulmonary Artery Catheters in Cardiogenic Shock

PAC usage in cardiogenic shock (CS) is being revitalized by recent positive analyses of large registry and administrative databases. To realize the full potential of pulmonary artery catheters (PAC), more research is urgently... read more

Hemodynamic Profiling utility using Pulmonary Artery Catheters in Cardiogenic Shock

Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring With a Wireless Ultrasound Patch

In this Emerging Technology Review, a novel, wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound patch is described as a tool for resuscitation. The device is designed, foremost, as a functional hemodynamic monitor-a simple, fast, and... read more

Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring With a Wireless Ultrasound Patch

Expert Consensus on Methodology for Conducting and Reporting Echocardiography Research Studies

Echocardiography is a common tool for cardiac and hemodynamic assessments in critical care research. However, interpretation (and applications) of results and between-study comparisons are often difficult due to the lack... read more

Expert Consensus on Methodology for Conducting and Reporting Echocardiography Research Studies

Cardiothoracic Critical Care

This new bedside manual guides you through all the practical aspects of managing patients following cardiothoracic surgery and critically ill cardiology patients. Primarily designed to use in cardiothoracic intensive care... read more

Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Pulse Wave Analysis to Estimate Cardiac Output

Cardiac output (CO)–guided therapy is a promising approach to hemodynamic management in high-risk patients having major surgery and in critically ill patients with circulatory shock. Pulmonary artery thermodilution remains... read more

Pulse Wave Analysis to Estimate Cardiac Output

Shedding Light on a Hidden Source of Septic Shock with POCUS

Septic shock has a high mortality rate, estimated to be higher than 40% [1], increasing as time passes without appropriate treatment. Hence, correct diagnosis of the cause of sepsis is essential to provide correct antibiotic... read more

Shedding Light on a Hidden Source of Septic Shock with POCUS

Validation of a Point-of-Care Capillary Lactate Measuring Device

Lactate Pro 2 had good agreement with the reference method using arterial blood but poorer agreement using venous blood. Our results show the potential for overestimation of the lactate values in haemodynamically compromised... read more

Validation of a Point-of-Care Capillary Lactate Measuring Device

Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators

Confusion between inhaled versus intravenous routes for pulmonary vasodilators. For optimal clinical benefit (especially regarding oxygenation), these agents must be given via an inhaled route. The misconception that inhaled... read more

Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators

Cardiovascular Phenotypes in Ventilated Patients with COVID-19 ARDS

Approximately two-thirds of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pneumonia present with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). COVID-19-associated acute cardiac... read more

Cardiovascular Phenotypes in Ventilated Patients with COVID-19 ARDS

Difficult Bag-Mask Ventilation in Critically Ill Children Is Independently Associated With Adverse Events

Difficult bag-mask ventilation is reported in approximately one in 10 PICU patients undergoing tracheal intubation. Given its association with adverse procedure–related events and oxygen desaturation, future study is warranted... read more

Difficult Bag-Mask Ventilation in Critically Ill Children Is Independently Associated With Adverse Events

How I Approach Weaning from Venoarterial ECMO

Weaning from VA-ECMO remains a challenging but critically important step in device management. The key is to balance minimizing complications associated with device support with the potential for hemodynamic deterioration... read more

How I Approach Weaning from Venoarterial ECMO

Corticosteroids for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients with Cytokine Release Syndrome

Approximately 5% of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients will require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). Among these patients, the most severe cases may be mediated by a late-onset systemic inflammatory response... read more

Corticosteroids for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients with Cytokine Release Syndrome

Effects of Paracentesis on Hemodynamic Parameters and Respiratory Function in Critically Ill Patients

Paracentesis in critically ill patients is safe regarding hemodynamic function, renal function and intervention-related complications. Furthermore, paracentesis in critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients results... read more

Effects of Paracentesis on Hemodynamic Parameters and Respiratory Function in Critically Ill Patients

Clinical Distancing of Patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation During COVID-19

Our hospital system includes a central 825-bed, short term, acute care teaching facility where heart transplantation is performed under regulatory approval. Located 5.5 miles north of this main campus is a 107-bed cardiac... read more

Clinical Distancing of Patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation During COVID-19

The End-expiratory Occlusion Test

There is growing evidence that the end-expiratory occlusion (EEO) test reliably detects preload responsiveness. It is easier to perform than passive leg raising and has less limitations than pulse pressure variations, provided... read more

The End-expiratory Occlusion Test

Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse

This newly updated, quick-access guide for critical care nurses covers the most common admitting diagnoses and reviews their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Critical care nursing requires astute assessment,... read more

Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse

Comparison of Echocardiographic and Invasive Measures of Volaemia and Cardiac Performance in Critically Ill Patients

Static echocardiographic variables did not reliably reflect the volume state as defined by estimates of mean systemic filling pressure. There was no statistical or clinically robust relationship between static echocardiographic... read more

Comparison of Echocardiographic and Invasive Measures of Volaemia and Cardiac Performance in Critically Ill Patients