Tag: ICU
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
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
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
Predicting ICU Admission in COVID-19-Infected Pregnant Women Using Machine Learning
Routinely collected clinical and laboratory data of COVID-19-infected pregnant women may help recognize high-risk groups who are more liable for complications and more severe course or prognosis and require an ICU admission.... read more
Mini Bronchoalveolar Lavage vs. Endo-Tracheal Aspirate in Diagnosing Bacterial Pneumonia in ICU
This study supports the use of endotracheal aspirate (ETA) as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to mBAL for the diagnosis of pneumonia in intubated ICU patients, particularly in settings where resources are limited.... read more
Temporary ICU – Preparedness Concept to Increase Capacity
The temporary ICU (TICU) concept demonstrates promising potential in enhancing preparedness and maintaining critical care surge capacity during pandemics or mass casualty incidents. While shortages of medical equipment,... read more
The predictive value of LAR for determining the need for ICU admission among hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
In this study, lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) was found to be a good predictor of ICU admissions in hospitalized patients with CAP and was non-inferior to PSI or CURB-65 scores. LAR was found to be a good predictor of... read more
Misunderstanding Buffering in Critical Illness
It is was disappointing to read the recent review in Intensive Care Medicine on buffering in metabolic acidosis. I consider this a "pre-Copernican" approach to acid–base that does not respect basic physical–chemical principles. The... read more
Prediction of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU via Machine Learning
Early recognition of risk factors for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) could allow for early clinical interventions, prevention of secondary complications such as nosocomial infections, and effective triage of hospital... read more
Optimizing ICU Weaning: Globalizing Personalized Weaning Strategies
this study provides compelling evidence supporting the concept of individualized weaning in the ICU. By tailoring spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) methods to match specific patient conditions, it represents an essential... read more
Effect on Norepinephrine Administration Timing on Prognosis of Septic Shock Patients
Norepinephrine initiation ≤1 h is associated with lower 28-day mortality in patients with septic shock. Early norepinephrine administration is also associated with a shorter time to achieve MAP ≥65 mmHg, lower 24-h intravenous... read more
An Optimal Antibiotic Selection Framework for Sepsis Patients Using AI
In this work we present OptAB, the first completely data-driven online-updateable antibiotic selection model based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sepsis patients accounting for side-effects. OptAB performs an iterative... read more
Personalized Therapies in ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can result from a variety of clinical conditions, causing lung injury either directly through local inflammation or indirectly because of systemic inflammatory mediators ARDS is... read more
Metabolic Disorders and Critically Ill Patients: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
Cellular metabolic abnormalities are responsible for systems and organ failures, so the modern approach of organ dysfunctions now includes prevention or treatment of such disorders. This book is a comprehensive tool, allowing... read more
