The Long-term Impact of nirsevimab on RSV-related Hospitalizations

Following two consecutive RSV seasons, nirsevimab immunization demonstrated significant protection against severe outcomes. The first season showed a substantial reduction in severe disease, and this protective effect continued... read more

Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Antithrombotic Therapy

Patients with anticoagulant therapy more often present with a lower source of GI bleeding than both those on antiplatelet medications and those with no antithrombotics. This should be taken into account when initially evaluating... read more

Enhancing Early Mortality Prediction for Sepsis-associated ARDS Patients Using Machine Learning

This study utilized the MIMIC-IV, eICU CRD, and NWICU databases to construct and validate a machine learning model, SAFE-Mo, which predicts early mortality in patients with sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome... read more

The Influencing Factors of Neonatal Extubation Failure

This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies, revealing significant differences in risk factors between the extubation success and failure groups. Subgroup analysis further showed variations in... read more

The Role of Neuroimaging in Brain Death Diagnosis

Brain death remains a medically and ethically complex topic, due to its religious and philosophical implications, despite the attempt to "scientificise" what is death and what is not. BD is characterized by a lack of universal... read more

Severe Listeriosis in the ICU: Critical Insights from a Multicenter Study

A retrospective multicenter study across 23 French hospitals over 10 years analyzed critically ill ICU patients with culture-confirmed "Listeria monocytogenes" infections. The study aimed to describe patient characteristics,... read more

Thirst Management in Orotracheally Intubated and Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Symptom Management Theory (SMT)-based thirst management is an effective strategy. The 5 mL cold water spray method significantly reduces thirst intensity and distress in mechanically ventilated patients under fasting and... read more

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

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

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