Tag: vasopressors
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Fluid Resuscitation and Vasopressor Therapy Research Priorities in Adult Patients
In the second of a series of manuscripts subsequent to the original article, members with expertise in the subjects expound upon the three identified priorities related to fluid resuscitation and vasopressor therapies. This... read more
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Intubation Practices and Adverse Peri-intubation Events in Critically Ill Patients
In this observational study of intubation practices in critically ill patients from a convenience sample of 197 sites across 29 countries, major adverse peri-intubation events—in particular cardiovascular instability—were... read more
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Key Topics in Critical Care
High quality critical care medicine is a crucial component of advanced health care. Completely revised and updated, Key Topics in Critical Care, Second Edition provides a broad knowledge base in the major areas of critical... read more
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Adverse Events in the ICU During Bed-Bath Procedures
Serious adverse events were observed in one-half of patients and concerned one-fifth of nurses, confirming the need for caution. Further studies are needed to test systematic serious adverse event prevention strategies. The... read more
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External Corroboration That Corticosteroids May Be Harmful to Septic Shock Endotype A Patients
This exploratory analysis provides further evidence that corticosteroid exposure may be associated with increased mortality among septic shock endotype A patients. We previously reported gene expression-based endotypes... read more
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Outcomes of Patients Requiring Prolonged Acute vs. Short-Term Mechanical Ventilation
Over one-third of all hospitalized patients on mechanical ventilation require it for greater than or equal to 4 days. Prolonged acute mechanical ventilation patients exhibit a higher burden of both chronic and acute illness... read more
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Angiotensin II in Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vasoplegia
Post cardiopulmonary bypass vasoplegia is common, and associated with poor outcomes. Traditional management strategies involving escalating doses of catecholamines, vasopressin and adjuncts such as methylene blue and hydroxycobalamin... read more
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Physiologic Assessment: Variation in Fluid and Vasopressor Use in Shock
The decision whether to give more fluid during the management of shock can be somewhat provider-dependent. This multicenter prospective cohort study evaluated 1639 patients with hypotension requiring vasopressors. The... read more
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Cost Analysis of Adjunctive Hydrocortisone Therapy for Septic Shock
Using adjunctive hydrocortisone therapy yields a significant monetized benefit based on inputs from the Adjunctive Corticosteroid Treatment in Critically Ill Patients with Septic Shock and Activated Protein C and Corticosteroids... read more
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Factors Associated With Death in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 in the US
This study identified demographic, clinical, and hospital-level risk factors that may be associated with death in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and can facilitate the identification of medications and supportive therapies... read more
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Therapeutic Alternatives and Strategies for Drug Conservation in the ICU During Times of Drug Shortage
During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic, urgent strategies to alleviate shortages are required. Evaluation of the feasibility, practicality, and value of drug conservation strategies and therapeutic alternatives... read more
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Pressors in Shock
The evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiovascular shock is a cornerstone of emergency care. Unfortunately, the literature behind the use of vasoactive medications in cardiovascular shock is inconsistent. A Cochrane... read more
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Implantation of Impella CP LV Assist Device Under the Guidance of 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography
This translational study in ovine model confirms that three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography is a feasible option to guide implantation of the Impella CP® for left ventricular mechanical support and should be considered... read more
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Broad Spectrum Vasopressors
We propose the notion of "broad spectrum vasopressors" wherein patients with septic shock are started on multiple vasopressors with a different mechanism of action simultaneously while the vasopressor sensitivity is assessed.... read more
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Epinephrine Challenge in Sepsis: An Empiric Approach to Catecholamines
The critical care world is obsessed with fluid. Meanwhile, little attention has been given to the concepts of vasopressor responsiveness and vasopressor challenge. This is a missed opportunity, because vasopressor challenges... read more
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Effect of Vitamin C and Thiamine on Time Alive and Free of Vasopressor Support Among Patients With Septic Shock
A 2020 randomized trial reported no difference in duration of time alive and free of vasopressor administration at 7 days among intensive care unit (ICU) patients with septic shock assigned to vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone... read more
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Evidence Relevant to Critical Care
The 2019 Coronavirus outbreak was declared a global Public Health Emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 30th January 2020. In order to ensure immediate access to relevant systematic reviews, this Cochrane... read more
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Influence of Head-of-bed Elevation on the Measurement of IVC Diameter and Collapsibility
In a population of critically ill patients undergoing goal-directed ultrasound examinations, elevating head-of-bed (HOB) to 30° did not significantly alter inferior vena cava (IVC) measurements or CI. At 45°, however,... read more
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Effect of Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, and Thiamine vs Hydrocortisone Alone on Time Alive and Free of Vasopressor Support Among Patients With Septic Shock
In patients with septic shock, treatment with intravenous vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine, compared with intravenous hydrocortisone alone, did not significantly improve the duration of time alive and free of vasopressor... read more
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Could the Furosemide Stress Test Clarify Resuscitative Goals?
Imagine that you admit a patient with septic shock. You resuscitate the patient as best you can with inopressors, fluids, and antibiotics. An adequate blood pressure is achieved. A reasonable amount of fluid is administered.... read more
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Enteral Nutrition Can Be Given to Patients on Vasopressors
Most all recent studies show Enteral Nutrition (EN) can be delivered safely to patients on vasopressors. In fact, many studies show an outcome benefit of early EN (EEN) in ICU patients who are receiving vasopressors. It... read more
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Early Identification of Patients at High Risk of Streptococcus-associated Necrotizing Infections
Two simple and available upon admission clinical predictors of group A streptococcus (GAS) documentation identified among a large cohort of surgically proven necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs). The results show... read more
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