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Propranolol to Reduce Sedatives for Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation

ICU
24/02/2025

Critically ill patients require sedation for mechanical ventilation, with dexmedetomidine and propofol being the first-line options. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to global shortages of propofol

GAME-OVER Study: Discarded Intravenous Medication in the ICU

ICU
24/02/2025

Healthcare systems contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. Climate change is affecting human health, prompting healthcare professionals to adopt more sustain

Vasopressor Therapy and Intensive Care Patient Management

ICU
17/02/2025

Vasopressors are commonly used in critically ill patients to increase vascular tone in cases of severe hypotension with signs of altered tissue perfusion, such as poor skin perfusion, altered mental...

Liberal vs Restrictive Transfusion Strategies in Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

ICU
10/02/2025

Spontaneous aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a serious cerebrovascular event contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. It is often associated with anaemia, which can worsen...

Extracorporeal Blood Purification in Critically Ill Paediatric Patients

ICU
10/02/2025

Extracorporeal blood purification therapies (EBPTs) use extracorporeal circuits to remove or modulate circulating substances for organ support and detoxification. These therapies include renal replac

SUNRRISE: Negative Pressure Dressings to Prevent SSI After Emergency Laparotomy

ICU
04/02/2025

Surgical site infections (SSI) occur in up to 40% of patients after emergency laparotomy, leading to delayed healing, wound dehiscence, hernia risk, longer hospital stays, and higher readmission...

Adverse Prehospital Events and Outcomes After TBI

ICU
04/02/2025

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health issue, affecting approximately 70 million people annually. Severe TBI can lead to death or irreversible disability within hours. Emergency medica

Monitoring and ICP-Driven Therapies in TBI Using nICP Systems

ICU
04/02/2025

Intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to secondary brain damage, high mortality, and poor outcomes. Invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring using intraparenchymal

AI-Guided Lung Ultrasound Performed by Non-Experts

ICU
27/01/2025

Lung ultrasound (LUS) is increasingly used for diagnosing and monitoring shortness of breath due to its portability, low cost, and lack of radiation exposure. It provides real-time lung assessments...

In-hospital Mortality in Patients Admitted to IMCUs With and Without ICUs

ICU
27/01/2025

ICUs provide critical treatment for severely ill patients but are resource-intensive and costly, requiring efficient and equitable utilisation. Guidelines for ICU admission and discharge have been...