Baricitinib Use in Children with Severe COVID-19 Infection

Baricitinib appears safe for both immunocompetent and immunocompromised children hospitalized for severe COVID-19. Most adverse events did not inhibit therapy administration, and there were no deaths following the initiation... read more

Severe Adenoviral Infections: Disease Progression and Poor Prognostic Markers

Low hemoglobin, high serum ferritin, and high LDH in the second week are markers of disease progression and poor prognostic markers in severe adenoviral infections, emphasizing further research and targeted interventions. The... read more

Sepsis: Staging and Potential Future Therapies

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Variability in pathogenesis and complex pathophysiology often delay diagnosis and create significant challenges for clinical... read more

Sepsis: Staging and Potential Future Therapies

Mortality in Patients with SA-AKI Using the MIMIC-III Database

In this study, we identified critical factors influencing mortality in patients with Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury (SA-AKI) using the MIMIC-III database. The primary findings of our research, including advanced age,... read more

Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management

This book focuses on endovascular methods for resuscitation and trauma management. Written by highly qualified and clinically active physicians from around the world, it shares information gathered over the past decade,... read more

Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management

Accurate Percutaneous Tracheal Tube Placement Using Visual-Guided Transillumination Method

The novel Illuminated Tracheal Alignment Guide (iTAG) device and technique is the first of our knowledge to test the identification of tracheostomy sites by way of laser-guided transillumination. We believe this device... read more

ICU-acquired Weakness: Critical Illness Myopathy and Polyneuropathy

Critical illness myopathy (CIM) and critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) are significant complications in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, first identified in the late 20th century. These conditions often present... read more

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist: A Practical Guide on the Use of POCUS

This book, written by internationally renowned experts, is a comprehensive text covering all aspects and recommendations regarding the use of POCUS for critically ill neonates and children. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)... read more

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist: A Practical Guide on the Use of POCUS

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

A comprehensive and state-of-the-art resource for clinicians who care for patients with sepsis and research scientist alike. Patients with severe sepsis requiring ICU admission have very high rates of ICU and overall... read more

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

Recent Advances in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Management

This review highlights recent advances in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock, emphasizing new strategies aimed at improving overall survival and reducing mortality in this patient population. Despite years... read more

Cytokine Storm Syndrome

Cytokine Storm Syndromes, including HLH and MAS, are frequently fatal disorders, particularly if not recognized early and treated during presentation. The genetics of Cytokine Storm Syndromes are being defined with many of... read more

Cytokine Storm Syndrome

Awareness Strategies and the Physiological Pain Impact in Prehospital Analgesia Management

Developing awareness strategies for prehospital pain management could improve analgesic outcomes, but further research is needed to understand the physiological impact of pain on vital systems. Investigating these dynamics... 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

Association Between Aspirin and AKI in Critical Patients with Chest Trauma

This analysis of two datasets reveals that aspirin usage is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critical patients with chest trauma; however, no significant association was observed between the... read more

Evaluation of Vitamin D Supplementation in Critically Ill Patients

Vitamin D supplementation in critically ill patients may shorten ICU or hospital length of stay, improve SOFA scores, or reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation. Its ability to lower 28-day mortality remains uncertain,... read more

The Triglyceride Glucose Index and Delirium Risk in Sepsis Patients

The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index represents a straightforward and efficacious instrument for nursing staff to ascertain the likelihood of delirium in patients with sepsis during the routine monitoring of their condition.... read more

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences covers every aspect of the drug delivery to lungs, the physiology and pharmacology of the lung, modelling for lung delivery, drug devices... read more

Handbook of Lung Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidences

AKI and Mortality Predictors of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases and COVID-19

The present study highlights renal parameters and outcomes associated with various systemic autoimmune diseases and COVID-19. Patients who presented with low oxygen saturation (... read more

CAR-T Therapy – Critical Care Considerations of Chimeric Antigen Receptor

Despite significantly improving the treatment of blood cancers, CAR T-cell therapy still faces significant hurdles due to its complex and varied toxicities, which require ongoing research to optimize management; while understanding... 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

Factors Associated with Delayed Extubation in Post Cardiac Surgery Patients

The process of extubation is a crucial phase in postoperative care. By comprehending the elements that impact DE, healthcare providers can effectively allocate medical resources to enhance the success of weaning, extubation,... read more

Impact of Extended-course Oral Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Established Long COVID

Extended courses of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir may have meaningful benefits for some people with Long COVID but not others. We encourage researchers to study how and why nirmatrelvir/ritonavir benefits some and what course length... read more