Tag: therapy
Handbook of Intravenous Fluids
This easy to use pocket book covers all aspects of intravenous fluid therapy in critically ill patients from applied physiology to bedside clinical management succinctly. It includes updated and evidence-based content on... read more
Handbook of ICU Therapy
This popular handbook provides a practical guide to managing common and important problems in the critically ill patient, as well as sufficient background information to enable understanding of the principles and rationale... read more
Feasibility of HEMS Performed Prehospital E-CPR in Pediatric Cardiac Arrests
This case-series shows that a properly trained regular Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) crew of only two health care professionals (doctor and flight nurse) can establish Extracorporeal-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation... read more
ECLS in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock
In patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock with planned early revascularization, the risk of death from any cause at the 30-day follow-up was not lower among the patients who received ECLS... read more
A Beginner’s Guide to Vasopressors: Inodilators, Inopressors, Methylene Blue, Midodrine: An Essential Manual to Understanding Cardiac Medications and Cardiovascular Hemodynamic Mechanics
The use of pressors and dilators are common in intensive care units, especially concerning the heart. With different mechanisms of action and titrations, it is essential to know how each of the drugs perform and the potential... 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
Renal Replacement Therapy: Controversies and Future Trends
Controversies and trends have always been present in nephrology. Since its inception and throughout its development, renal replacement therapy has been shrouded in uncertainty, even as it advances, and it has always been... read more
ReddyPort Non-Invasive Ventilation Device Cleared By FDA
ReddyPort announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) premarket clearance for the ReddyPort elbow device used in non-invasive ventilation (NIV). "ReddyPort's patented elbow is central... read more
Minimally Invasive Intrathoracic Negative-pressure Therapy and FlexVATS for Patients with Pleural Empyema
To determine whether a new surgical method using a flexible endoscope (FlexVATS) to perform sparing debridement and apply negative-pressure therapy without extensive decortication may be an alternative treatment option for... read more
Verticalization Therapy for ARDS Patients Receiving VV-ECMO
Persistent hypoxemia during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for supporting acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients is a clinical challenge for intensive care medical providers. Prone... read more
Oxford Textbook of Critical Care
The thoroughly revised 2nd edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of adult intensive care management. Uniquely the book takes a problem-orientated approach... read more
Handbook of Sepsis
This recently released practically oriented book provides an up-to-date overview of all significant aspects of the pathogenesis of sepsis and its management, including within the ICU. Readers will find information on... read more
Antifungal Stewardship in Critically Ill Patients
Antifungal stewardship (AFS) can improve performance measures and decrease antifungal consumption, with no negative impact on outcomes. β-D-glucan (BDG) are helpful to stop unnecessary treatment in patients with IC,... read more
Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically III Patient
Acid-base disorders are common in the intensive care unit. By utilizing a systematic approach to their diagnosis, it is easy to identify both simple and mixed disturbances. These disorders are divided into four major categories:... read more
