Tag: ICU
Fast-Track in Cardiac Anesthesia: Cardiac Surgery in the Era of ERAS
This new book, focused on fast-track approaches in cardiac surgery, covers ERAS cardiac guidelines, explores the application of loco-regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery, and addresses all aspects related to early extubation... read more
Bedside Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Program Development and Implementation
The placement of ultrasound guided tunneled dialysis catheters at the bedside following a pre-procedural evaluation of the right jugular, brachiocephalic, and femoral veins is a safe option resulting in expedited patient... read more
Extubation Failure Risk Prediction Model Using Bedside Ultrasound
We have established a risk prediction model for extubation failure in mechanically ventilated ICU patients. This risk model base on bedside ultrasound parameters provides valuable insights for identifying high-risk patients... read more
ECMO vs. Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Lung Transplantation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers perioperative advantages in lung transplantation, reducing postoperative complications, one-year mortality, and recovery time compared to CPB. However, the longer total ischemic... read more
Successful Treatment of Unilateral Pulmonary Edema as Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Complication
We successfully treated this patient using ECMO and independent lung ventilation. Several cases have been described in the literature, but the pathogenesis and risk factors of UPE remain unclear. Management depends on... read more
Plasma Proteome Temporal Changes Associated with Sepsis Mortality
Our proteomics approach revealed significant associations between changes in the plasma proteome within the first days of sepsis and mortality as well as disease severity. We identified and characterised the underlying... read more
50 Landmark Papers Every Intensivist Should Know
This book identifies the key scientific articles in the field of Intensive Care and explains why these papers are important in contemporary clinical management. Identifying those influential contributors who have shaped... read more
Evaluation Effects of Nebulized Hypertonic Saline and Nebulized Corticosteroids in Patients with ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common clinical syndrome of acute respiratory failure as a result of diffuse lung inflammation and oedema manifested by hypoxemia and stiffness in the lungs. This study... read more
Increased Sound Levels in the Cardiac ICU Associated with Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Sedation
Sound levels in the CICU were consistently higher than recommended. An increase in heart rate, blood pressure and sedation utilization may suggest a stress response to persistent and sudden loud sounds. Given known negative... read more
Multidisciplinary Collaborative Bundled Care Improves Outcomes in ICU Patients with Endotracheal Intubation
Multidisciplinary analgesic and sedative bundled care has demonstrated the potential to decrease restraint use in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, reduce the need for analgesic and sedative... read more
Corticosteroid Therapy and Pulmonary Embolism in Polytrauma Patients
Pulmonary embolism is a frequent complication in polytrauma patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of low-dose corticosteroid therapy on the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in polytrauma patients.... read more
The Beginner’s Guide to Intensive Care: A Handbook for Junior Doctors and Allied Professionals
Ideal for any medic or health professional embarking upon an intensive care rotation or specialism, this simple bedside handbook provides handy, pragmatic guidance to the day-to-day fundamentals of working in an intensive... read more
Long-term Prevalence of PTSD Symptom in Family Members of Severe COVID-19 Patients
The prevalence of PTSD-related symptoms among family members of severely ill COVID-19 patients stayed high up to 18 months after the patients' ICU discharge. Some showed delayed onset of PTSD-related symptoms in the remote... read more
Two Biomarkers Improve CRB-65 Predictability for Death Due to Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Augmenting CRB-65 (confusion, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and age 65 or older) score with troponin T high-sensitive (TnT-hs) and procalcitonin (PCT) help to predict death or intensive care unit (ICU) admission of patients... read more
In COVID-19 Patients Supported with ECMO, ICU Mortality Is Associated with the Blood Transfusion Rate
Three-quarters of patients 3 days in these centers between July 2020 and November 2021 were included in the analysis.... read more
