Tag: ICU
ISCCM Manual of RRT and ECMO in ICU: A Reference Book for Practicing Intensivists
The topics were chosen to make the reader understand comprehensive management of therapies including organization, communication and other administrative issues including cost-effective therapies. This will help the practicing... read more
Lactate Trajectory Models for Predicting AKI and Mortality in Hyperlactatemia Patients
The present study underscores the significant prognostic value of lactate trajectories in critically ill patients, particularly those with hyperlactatemia. Our findings suggest that rapid lactate clearance is strongly... read more
Mortality Time Frame Variability in Septic Shock Clinical Trials
There was considerable variability in the mortality time frames reported in ICU-based septic shock trials. This variability may lead to under or overestimation of the problem, overlooking the effectiveness of the interventions... read more
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Markers Associated with Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
The present study highlights the prognostic significance of HLH criteria in critically ill patients. Individuals exhibiting two or more criteria at ICU admission experienced nearly a doubling in mortality as compared to patients... read more
Clinical Prediction Model Development for Stages of AKI in Critically Ill Patients
Using readily available predictors in the ICU setting, we could develop a prediction model for different stages of AKI with good performance and promising clinical usefulness. Among critically ill patients, acute kidney... read more
Provocative Angiography Safety and Efficacy for Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Localization and Treatment
This study demonstrated that provocative angiography was safe and effective for localization of intermittent or occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Overall, provocative angiography had a positivity rate of 14/40 (35 %) in this... read more
COVID-19 Omicron: Immunocompromised vs. Non-immunocompromised Patients
Immunocompromised patients admitted to the ICU due to COVID-19 during the omicron period had higher mortality than non-immunocompromised patients. Additionally, immunocompromised patients with COVID-19 had higher mortality... read more
Eosinopenia as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in CAP Patients
Contrary to previously published data, our analysis did not demonstrate an association between eosinopenia and increased mortality risk in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), highlighting the complexity... read more
Vasoactive Agents in Cardiogenic Shock Related to AMI and ADHF
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a heterogeneous condition associated with exceptionally high mortality rates, despite significant advances in the field of cardiology. The primary causes of CS are myocardial infarction-related CS... read more
Failure to Rescue in ALF
The concept of failure to rescue has been used to measure the quality of care for complications developed following surgery. In patients with acute liver failure (ALF), the concept of failure to rescue highlights the... read more
Textbook of Neurointensive Care: Volume 1: Neuroanatomy, Diagnostic Assessment, Disease Management
This extensively updated edition provides a comprehensive review of intensive care for neurologically injured patients from the emergency room and ICU through the operating room and post-surgical period in two comprehensive... read more
Oral Health Care and VAP in ICU Patients
Both Zataria Multiflora (ZM) and Chlorhexidine (CHG) and CHG alone reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) incidence and improve the oral health status of mechanically ventilated patients. However, the combination of... read more
Prone Position: Achieving Nutritional Goals
Critically ill patients in the prone position had longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates, while being more likely to initiate and remain on enteral nutrition for a longer period. However, no significant differences... read more
Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically Ill
This book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill. Leading international authors provide their commentary alongside a summary of existing evidence... read more
Different Anticoagulation Regimens Effectiveness in Critically Ill Patients
This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic anticoagulation guided by anti-Xa levels vs. a D-dimer-based protocol in ICU patients with COVID-19. Given the heightened risk of thrombosis despite anticoagulation therapy... read more
Methylprednisolone vs. Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock Patients
Corticosteroids play an important role in the management of septic shock patients, especially in those with higher doses of vasopressor. However, the therapeutic benefits of corticosteroids are not limited to hydrocortisone... read more
Elevated BCR Risk Factor For CHF in Critically Ill COPD Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and death. The blood urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratio (BCR) is recognized as a crucial marker to assess renal function and cardiovascular... read more
Patients Under Mechanical Ventilation Are Highly Perceptive
This meta-synthesis provides insights into the perception of intensive care patients under Mechanical Ventilation (MV) who are continuously observing their own lives. This process is complex and involves a highly differentiated... read more
Hemoglobin Glycation Index vs. Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Based on the MIMIC-IV database, this study found that lower HGI is significantly associated with an increased risk of short-, mid- and long-term all-cause mortality in critically ill myocardial infarction (MI) patients. As... read more
Thromboprophylaxis Preferences in the ICU
Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) was the preferred agent for thromboprophylaxis in critically ill patients. There was considerable variation in the application of LMWH for prophylaxis, reflected by the use of different... read more
Machine Learning Model for Predicting Acute Pancreatitis Mortality in the ICU
Machine learning model has been proved to be superior to existing prediction scores for mortality prediction of Acute Pancreatitis (AP). The use of most of previous ML models is limited in clinical practice, mainly due... read more
Electrical Impedance Tomography for PEEP Titration in ARDS Patients
ARDS patients may benefit from electrical impedance tomography (EIT)-guided positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration. The real-time bedside assessment of regional ventilation provided by EIT may result in improved... read more
