Tag: sepsis
Roadblock: AFib with RVR
In this paper we focus on strategies to bypass the most common pitfalls in our treatment algorithm when treating patients who present to the ED in atrial fibrillation with RVR. We all know the few medications in our toolbox... read more
Urine Output-based Sepsis-associated AKI: Clinical Implications
This paper offers comprehensive insights into the epidemiology of acute kidney injury (AKI), and we commend the authors for their significant contribution. They revealed an increase in the number of mild cases among AKI stage... read more
Anticoagulation in the ICU: Contact Pathway Inhibition Future
Bleeding and thrombotic complications are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients on the intensive care unit (ICU), receiving short-term percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) by extracorporeal... read more
Hematologic Challenges in the Critically Ill
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of hematologic issues that clinicians regularly encounter in the critical care environment. The text features hematologic scenarios that affect the adult ICU patient, outlines... read more
Sepsis Prediction Model for Determining Sepsis vs. SIRS, qSOFA, and SOFA
In this cohort study of 60,507 hospital admissions, we found that although the SPM marginally outperformed existing prediction scores in balanced accuracy for classification of sepsis, it suffers from poor timeliness, limiting... read more
Novel Vasopressor Agent Adoption in Critically Ill Adults
This study aimed to investigate the utilisation of ATII in critically ill adults undergoing vasopressor therapy. The study included patients admitted to ICUs from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, who received intravenous... read more
The Vasopressin Loading for Refractory Septic Shock Study
Vasopressin loading may be safely introduced for septic shock. Vasopressin loading may be used to predict responses to its continuous infusion and select appropriate strategies to increase blood pressure. 92 patients were... read more
Blood Purification for Adult Patients with Sepsis
Our network meta-analysis (NMA) suggests that plasma exchange and polymyxin-B hemoperfusion may provide potential benefits for adult patients with severe infection or sepsis/septic shock when compared with standard care alone,... read more
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Infections Linked to ICU Septic Shocks
Bloodstream infections caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis (SE-BSI) may lead to septic shock in patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study. For the study, researchers looked at a retrospective... read more
The Contribution of Procalcitonin, C-Reactive Protein and Interleukin-6 in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Surgical Sepsis
The mortality rate was quite high in our study, consistent with the elevated serum biomarker concentrations, which were higher in non-survivors compared with survivors. C-reactive protein (CRP) and IL-6 were the most effective... read more
Doppler Ultrasound Identified Venous Congestion in Septic Shock
Venous congestion is a pathophysiological state where high venous pressures cause organ edema and dysfunction. Venous congestion is associated with worse outcomes, particularly acute kidney injury (AKI), for critically ill... read more
Reducing Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
This book describes the techniques, strategies, and drugs that have been demonstrated by multicenter randomized trials to influence survival in critically ill patients, defined as those who have acute failure of at least... read more
Optimal Fluid Therapy for Sepsis Management in Critically Ill Adults
For a study, researchers aimed to analyze the fluid treatment in septic critically ill adults. About 20% to 30% of patients were admitted to an ICU with sepsis. In sepsis patients, investigators observed intravenous fluid... read more
Ground-breaking New AI Technology for Severe Sepsis Rapid Identification
ASEP Medical Holdings Inc. announced the ground-breaking use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly identify infections at increased risk of severe sepsis. The method was developed by the Hancock Lab, under the guidance... read more
Fluid Therapy for Critically Ill Adults with Sepsis
Fluids are an important component of treating patients who are critically ill with sepsis. Although optimal fluid management in patients with sepsis remains uncertain, clinicians should consider the risks and benefits of... read more
Heparin-Binding Protein Predictive Value and D-Dimer in Sepsis Patients
As common clinical indicators for predicting sepsis, both HBP and D-dimer have high diagnostic effectiveness. Furthermore, the combined application of these two biomarkers can achieve favorable effects. In clinical practice,... read more
Rapid Sepsis Tests Using Magnetic Nanoparticles
Qun Ren, an Empa researcher, and her team are currently developing a diagnostic procedure that can rapidly detect life-threatening blood poisoning caused by staphylococcus bacteria. Staphylococcal sepsis is fatal in up... read more
