Tag: ICU
Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is frequently encountered in the clinical setting by doctors of various specialties. Neuropathies can be approached based on the temporal profile, spatial pattern and pathology. There is a need for... read more
Using Critical Ultrasound To Predict Early Diagnosis of ICU-acquired Weakness in Septic Patients
This study uncovered pivotal indicators for predicting the occurrence of ICUAW in septic patients. Despite no significant difference in age, gender, BMI, BSA, or SOFA scores between the two groups, the significant differences... read more
Prolonged vs. Intermittent Infusion of Meropenem For Patients with Severe Infection
Prolonged infusion of meropenem is more effective than intermittent infusion in reducing mortality, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing microbial eradication, without increasing adverse events. These benefits are... read more
Zosyn vs. Efepime: Which One Is Safer?
While both piperacillin-tazobactam and cefepime are commonly used to treat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospitalized patients, there is a concern that piperacillin-tazobactam may lead to acute kidney injury... read more
Handbook of Critical Care Medicine
The management of critically ill patients is an important and integral part of internal medicine practice. Often, junior doctors and medical students receive insufficient training in this area of medicine. There are important... read more
Pleural Drainage, Clinical Characteristics, and Management Strategies in the Perioperative Fontan Patient
Prolonged pleural drainage and chylothorax are common in postoperative Fontan patients and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Multiple medical and interventional treatment strategies exist and vary between... read more
Expert Consensus Statements on Lipids in Parenteral Nutrition
Lipids are integral to parenteral nutrition (PN) in all settings where PN is required, serving as a source of energy and essential fatty acids. In addition, lipids modulate a variety of biological functions, including inflammatory... read more
Developing a Rapid Screening Tool for High-risk ICU Sepsis Patients
This study demonstrates that machine learning-based prediction models for sepsis can enhance clinical outcomes through accurate risk assessment during the critical first 24h of ICU admission. Despite healthcare system... read more
Impact of Time to Catheter-Based Therapy on Outcomes in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Early catheter-based therapie (CBT) was associated with improved clinical outcomes in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). The composite PE shock score may help identify patients who will benefit... read more
Severe Sepsis-associated AKI and Outcomes
These results demonstrate an association between an index episode involving SA-AKI and the composite outcome in a defined population. Identification of this group may allow intensive nephrology follow-up and secondary... read more
High cDPP3 Predicts Mortality and Need for Organ Support in Cardiogenic Shock
The present study confirms that circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 3 (cDPP3) and its kinetics are associated with 30-day mortality and the need for organ support in a large and diverse population of CS. The prognostic value... read more
Predictor of Weaning Outcome Using Sonographic Assessment of Post-intubation Laryngeal Obstruction
The study determined that both cuff leak volume and ultrasound-guided LACWD exhibited excellent sensitivity and specificity in predicting clinically significant upper airway blockage post-extubation, with cuff leak volume... read more
Atypical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with Refractory Hypoxemia and Dyspnea
Pulmonary embolism (PE) should be strongly considered in patients presenting with refractory hypoxemia and dyspnea, even in the absence of clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This study highlights the importance... read more
Transtracheal Ultrasound as a Preventive Tool for Endotracheal Tube Malpositioning in the ICU
Endotracheal tube (ETT) malpositioning can result in a myriad of complications. Daily chest radiographs (CXR) is the gold standard in monitoring these complications. Point-of-care transtracheal ultrasound (TTUS) is an emerging... read more
Should we use AI for writing ICU diaries? Yes!
AI-generated diaries for patients in intensive care units (ICU) may offer smart strategies to convince typical barriers against the use of ICU diaries in practice and have further benefits. However there are different arguments... 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
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
Multidisciplinary Approaches and Molecular Diagnostics in New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial CNS Infections in the ICU
The diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions such as New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) and central nervous system (CNS) infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pose substantial... read more
RSV Infection – Epidemiology and Clinical Risk Factors
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is the most frequent reason for hospitalization of infants in developed countries. Premature birth without or, especially, with chronic lung disease of prematurity, congenital heart... read more
Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Easy: Mastering Critical Care Skills for Nurses and Clinicians
This thorough, simple-to-follow book was created especially for critical care nurses, clinicians, and other healthcare workers to help you fully utilize hemodynamic monitoring. With its straightforward, methodical approach... read more
Temporal Trends of RSV-Associated US ICU Admissions
Wide variations in regional and seasonal patterns in hospital and ICU admissions were noted in children with respiratory syncytial virus–associated acute respiratory illness across the United States. Results from our... read more
The ICU Survival Book
The ICU Survival Book is a guide for residents, students, advanced practice providers, and critical care nurses who want to learn the basics of critical care medicine. This reference is designed to follow the systems-based... read more
