Search Tag: acute brain injury
2024 14 Oct
The indications for red blood cell transfusions in critically ill patients without life-threatening bleeding are debated, particularly due to the balance between risks and benefits. While anaemia is linked to increased morbidity and mortality, blood transfusions can also lead to complications such as infection or lung injury. Several randomised...Read more
2024 23 Jan
Patients with acute brain injury are at high risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The debate surrounding the benefit of short-term antibiotic prophylaxis in this population is a key aspect of the investigation. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of a single early dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone on the incidence...Read more
2023 13 Jun
Acute brain injury (BI) affects millions of patients each year, with high mortality rates and significant disability. Invasive mechanical ventilation is often required for the most severe cases of BI. These patients frequently experience respiratory complications, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which...Read more