Tag: mortality
Beta-Blocker Therapy in Severe TBI
Propranolol decreases in-hospital mortality and improves long-term functional outcome in isolated severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This randomized trial speaks in favor of routine administration of beta-blocker therapy... read more
Neuroprognostication Practices in Postcardiac Arrest Patients
Neuroprognostic approaches to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy vary among physicians and are often not consistent with current guidelines. The overall inconsistency in approaches and deviation from evidence-based recommendations... read more
Blood Transfusion – Fresh vs. Standard-issue in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients
Among critically ill pediatric patients, the use of fresh red blood cells did not reduce the incidence of new or progressive multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (including mortality) compared with standard-issue red blood... read more
Frailty Predicts 30-day Mortality in Intensive Care Patients
Premorbid frailty was common in general ICU patients and was an independent predictor of death. Our study suggests that frailty could be a valuable addition in outcome prediction in intensive care. The receiver operating... read more
Risk Factors for the Development of ARDS in Mechanically Ventilated Adults in Peru
In this study of mechanically ventilated patients, 31% of study participants had acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) at some point during their ICU stay. Optimal lung-protective ventilation was not used in a majority... read more
Maternal Risk Modeling in Critical Care
Risk prediction models specific to the maternal critical care population was developed. The models compare favorably against general adult ICU risk prediction models in current use within this population. The aim was to... read more
Impact of Levosimendan on Weaning from Peripheral VA-ECMO in ICU
This study suggests that levosimendan might be associated with a beneficial effect on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) weaning in ICU patients. The difference in mortality among propensity-matched... read more
Prehospital On-scene Anesthetist Treating Severe TBI Patients is Associated with Lower Mortality and Better Neurological Outcome
Patients with isolated traumatic brain injury (TBI) are likely to benefit from effective prehospital care to prevent secondary brain injury. Only a few studies have focused on the impact of advanced interventions in TBI... read more
Sepsis Kills Twice as Many People as Experts Feared
Sepsis, which is triggered by an infection, is the cause of 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. It is thought to have killed 47,860 in 2017 - ranking us 45th worst out of 195 countries. Researchers estimate the condition claimed... read more
Study Suggests Benefits of Vitamin C for Severe Sepsis
More than 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis every year and incidence of the condition is on the rise. In severe cases, widespread inflammation leads to multiorgan failure and death. Results of a new study hold... read more
Is Intensive Care Becoming an Out-of-hours Acute Palliative Care Service?
First I will define what I conceive medicine to be. In general terms, it is to do away with the sufferings of the sick, to lessen the violence of their diseases, and to refuse to treat those who are overmastered by their... read more
Lower Glucose Targets Show Improved Mortality in Cardiac Patients
Tighter glucose control while minimizing the risk of severe hypoglycemia is associated with lower mortality among critically ill cardiac patents, new research suggests. Researchers reported in CHEST on the outcomes of... read more
Serum Lactate Level and Mortality in Metformin-associated Lactic Acidosis Requiring RRT
This study suggests that predialysis level of serum lactate level is an important marker of mortality in MALA patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) with a linear dose-response relationship. To better evaluate... read more
Delay in Antibiotic Administration Is Associated With Mortality Among Septic Shock Patients With Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia
The results of this study further support the importance of prompt appropriate antibiotic administration for patients with septic shock. Physicians should consider acting quickly to administer antibiotics with S. aureus... read more
