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From Sepsis to ARDS
Sepsis remains one of the most daunting challenges in critical care. An estimated 49 million cases of sepsis occur globally every year, and it affects 1 in 5 people worldwide. Sepsis is responsible for 11 million deaths each year — this accounts for 20% of all global deaths. Sepsis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)...
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Nursing Care Considerations of Sepsis-Induced ARDS
This article highlights sepsis early recognition and prevention to reduce the risk of developing sepsis-induced ARDS while emphasising pathophysiology, early recognition, and early intervention for both conditions. Introduction Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection, is a preventable...
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Anti-Inflammatory Strategies for Sepsis-Induced Lung Injury
Sepsis-induced ARDS is a critical condition that may require anti-inflammatory strategies. There are some promising treatments that may alter the evolution, including corticosteroids, vitamin C, NET inhibitors, and statins, which help mitigate excessive immune response and improve clinical outcomes. Introduction Sepsis represents a...
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Lung-Brain Interaction: Challenges and Strategies in ARDS and TBI Management
The management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients presents unique challenges due to the need for lung-protective ventilation while maintaining cerebral perfusion. This article examines optimal ventilation strategies, oxygenation targets, fluid management, and adjunctive therapies to balance pulmonary...
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Burnout & Wellbeing
Critical care professionals work in high-stress environments where they provide life-saving care to critically ill patients. The intense emotional and physical demands of our work make us particularly vulnerable to burnout—a state of depersonalisation, emotional exhaustion, and reduced personal accomplishment. One of the primary causes of...
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The Value of Viewing Burnout as a Relationship Crisis
Understanding burnout in the ICU setting requires a nuanced approach that goes beyond recognising its symptoms. It demands that leaders address the structural and environmental factors that contribute to chronic stress, in addition to interventions that support resilience and well-being. The intensive care environment is often described...
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Causes and Consequences of Physician Burnout and the Importance of Well-Being
Physician burnout has emerged as a critical issue in healthcare over the past few years, with significant implications for the entire system. This multifaceted problem stems from a combination of individual factors and systemic concerns. By addressing this issue comprehensively, healthcare systems can work towards creating a more sustainable and...
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Burnout Among Mexican Doctors: Perspective of Data from a Population Cohort
Our line of research is based on the problem of burnout syndrome in a hospital in Southeastern Mexico, analysing the impact of competence assessment and mistreatment in the workplace. Introduction Burnout syndrome, first described by Maslach in 1982, is characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and diminished...
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The Way to Wellness - Lessons Learned From Illness
Exploring the hard lessons of ICU burnout and wellness through an ICU physician's personal health journey, lessons that can help all who work within ICU, those who struggle with the spectre of future burnout, who are nearing this state for any reasons or who are trapped in feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and despair. The way...
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Through the Lens: Three Physicians Find Balance and Friendship Through Photography
In the demanding field of medicine, where precision and quick thinking are crucial, photography provides a creative outlet to slow down and appreciate the world from a different perspective. This article explores photography as a hobby for physicians and researchers through a Q&A with three co-authors, highlighting its benefits and personal experiences....
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