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American-thoracic-society-guideline-update-for-patients-with-ards

2023 06 Dec

ARDS is a life-threatening respiratory failure characterised by acute hypoxaemia and bilateral radiographic infiltrates. The definition of ARDS has evolved over 50 years, with recent suggestions to include intubated and non-intubated patients. Management remains largely supportive, focusing on strategies to limit lung injury, but high mortality rates...Read more

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2023 19 May

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Big-data-and-hidden-subtypes-of-sepsis

2019 30 May

Results of a study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests that sepsis is not one condition, but many conditions that could benefit from different treatments. The findings are published in JAMA and were presented at the American Thoracic Society's Annual Meeting.   Sepsis is the number one killer of hospitalised patients...Read more

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2019 17 May

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2018 18 May

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Mechanical-ventilation-linked-to-long-term-disability

2015 24 May

Prolonged mechanical ventilation poses a significant impact on the long-term well-being of patients. In a study of critically ill patients who had been mechanically ventilated for more than seven days, researchers found that the subjects were at greater risk for functional impairment and mortality at one year following discharge from the intensive care...Read more