Approximately 20 million individuals globally undergo mechanical ventilation each year, and this number is expected to increase. While lifesaving, invasive ventilation can lead to complicat
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The ESICM Green Paper on sustainability was launched at #LIVES2024 in Barcelona, providing a roadmap for reducing the ICU’s footprint while maintaining top care. The heal
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End-of-life (EoL) care focuses on symptom relief and addressing the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. These decisions are influenced by ethical,
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Burnout among healthcare professionals, especially in ICUs, is marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment, significantly impacting staff well-being and...
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At the welcoming ceremony for #LIVES2024, Prof Elie Azoulay reflected on the extraordinary progress of ESICM over the past year, encapsulated in three keywords: Community, Innovation, and Re
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In 2014, the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) predicted that AMR could lead to 10 million deaths by 2050, prompting global attention and commitments from the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Fever occurs in up to 90% of stroke patients within the first seven days and is linked to secondary brain injury and worse outcomes. For every 1°C...
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Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) is a critical issue affecting survivors of intensive care. PICS involves new or worsened physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments after critical illness,
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Optimal fluid management in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) poses significant challenges. A positive fluid balance is linked to extended mechanical ventilation, longer ICU...
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Traditional explanatory randomised controlled trials (RCTs), often used for drug or device approval, assess interventions under ideal conditions but may not reflect real-world clinical practice,...
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