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Haemoadsorption-in-critically-ill-patients-the-new-frontier

2024 12 Mar

  Haemoadsorption may represent the new frontier in extracorporeal blood purification. Haemoadsorption has demonstrated effective extraction of a variety of toxins and drugs during episodes of sepsis, acute kidney injury or intoxication. Selective haemoadsorption can be performed by endotoxin-binding polymyxin B functionalised polystyrene fibres....Read more

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Administering-care-to-critically-ill-patients-with-fast-hugs-in-bed-please-revisited-mnemonic

2023 30 Nov

In the ICU, providing better care with less is the holy grail. This mnemonic tries to resume a list of the key interventions for human, evidence-based and patient-centred care.     Background In 2005, Prof Jean-Louis Vincent introduced the mnemonic "FAST HUG," advocating for a comprehensive approach to patient care encompassing seven...Read more

Sepsis

Angiotensin-ii-in-critically-ill-patients

2023 22 Aug

In December 2017, angiotensin II (ATII) intravenous infusion gained approval in the U.S. for treating septic or other distributive shock in adults. This approval was based on results from a phase II clinical trial which showed higher mean arterial pressure in septic shock patients on norepinephrine, who were randomly assigned to titrated ATII compared...Read more

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Cccf-2023-critical-care-canada-forum

2023 28 Nov

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Intravenous-fluids-in-critically-ill-patients-when-less-is-better

2023 26 May

While intravenous fluids have traditionally been a routine treatment for most critically ill patients, many severe pathologies now suggest a preference for conservative fluid therapy over liberal fluid administration.   Introduction Intravenous fluid resuscitation began in 1832 during the cholera pandemic, improving intravascular volume...Read more

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Effect-of-higher-protein-dosing-in-critically-ill-patients

2023 06 Feb

The international critical care nutrition guidelines recommend a wide range of protein doses that are based on low-quality evidence. The impact of high-dose protein in critically ill patients is unknown.  A study was conducted to test the hypothesis that a higher dose of protein improves clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. This was an...Read more

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Critical-care-canada-forum-2022

2022 23 Nov

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Executive Health Management

Nhs-announces-world-first-national-genetic-testing-service

2022 18 Oct

NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard announced the NHS will be able to diagnose and save the lives of thousands of severely ill children and babies with a world-first national genetic testing service.   The service is based in Exeter, England, and launched as part of the NHS Genomics Strategy. The service builds on the NHS’s Long-Term Plan to...Read more

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Antibiotic-resistance-1

2022 14 Oct

Infections occur frequently in critically ill patients in the ICU. They may be the reason for admission and could also be due to immunosuppression associated with critical illness. Antibiotics are essential tools for treating both common and complex infections. It is recommended that antibiotics should be administered as soon as possible once an infection...Read more

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Short-acting-beta-blockers-in-critically-ill-patients-with-heart-failure

2022 14 Oct

An overview of the clinical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of landiolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter with heart failure and effective heart rate control during arrhythmias.   Supraventricular arrhythmias (SVTs) are common in post-operative and cardiac ICUs. SVTs increase the risk of death...Read more

Cardiology Management

Short-acting-beta-blockers-in-critically-ill-patients-with-heart-failure

2022 14 Oct

An overview of the clinical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of landiolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter with heart failure and effective heart rate control during arrhythmias.   Supraventricular arrhythmias (SVTs) are common in post-operative and cardiac ICUs. SVTs increase the risk of death...Read more

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Effect-of-daily-written-updates-for-families-of-icu-patients

2022 25 Aug

ICU patients are often too ill to make decisions for themselves and need family members or surrogates to make medical decisions on their behalf. Surrogates may have to use substituted judgment when the critically ill patient has left no advanced directives. In such a situation, the surrogate may have to make decisions by considering what the patient...Read more

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Sleep-assessment-in-critically-ill-adults

2022 25 Jul

Sleep in adult patients in the ICU is severely disturbed and typically short, light and fragmented. In addition, interventions in the ICU such as sedation, ventilation and illness can alter sleep characteristics. Some of the most common causes of sleep disruption include environmental factors such as noise and light; physiologic factors, such as pain,...Read more

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Ionized-or-total-magnesium-levels-what-should-we-measure-in-critically-ill-patients

2022 09 Jun

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Analgesia-sedation-and-neuromuscular-blockade-in-critically-ill-patients

2022 25 May

A Practical Approach for Intensivists A practical approach to analgesia, sedation and neuromuscular blockade of critically ill patients and a discussion on potential benefits, adverse effects and current professional international recommendations. Introduction Patients hospitalised in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are naturally prone to...Read more

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Estimated-plasma-volume-epv-in-critical-care

2022 28 Apr

  Speakers     Thomas Metkus, MD Divisions of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Departments of Medicine and Surgery Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   Dennis Begos, MD, FACS, FACRS Medical Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs...Read more

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Electronic-poor-outcome-screening-epos-score

2022 21 Mar

The number of elderly and multimorbid patients admitted to the ICU continues to increase. These patients are at a high risk of dying and are likely to suffer from poor long-term outcomes such as functional and cognitive impairment, psychological distress and 6-month mortality. In addition, these patients have complex palliative care needs and could...Read more

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Patient-safety-in-the-icu-exploring-trends-in-adverse-events-in-icus

2022 17 Feb

Adverse events (AEs) are common among critically ill patients. Evidence about the nature, preventability and predictability of AEs can be used to reinvest in efforts to reduce them and improve patient safety in ICUs. Case Mr. A, a previously well 70-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with respiratory...Read more

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Detection-and-management-of-acute-kidney-injury-in-the-icu

2022 17 Feb

Speakers Rolando Claure-Del Granado, MD, FASN Director, AKI/CRRT Program Hospital Obrero, Cochabamba, Bolivia Dennis Begos, MD, FACS, FACRS Medical Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs Nova Biomedical Read more

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The-importance-of-accurate-glucose-monitoring-in-critically-ill-patients

2021 23 Nov

The complexity of glucose testing, the limitations of point-of-care blood glucose monitoring systems and the need for accuracy and reliability to ensure optimised patient outcomes. C ritically ill patients are not found just in intensive care units, but throughout the hospital: emergency departments, post-anaesthesia care units,...Read more

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Hypomagnesemia-in-critically-ill-patients-on-kidney-replacement-therapy

2021 28 Oct

Speakers Francesca Di Mario, MD Internal Medicine and Nephrology Department Parma University Medical School, Parma, Italy Germano Ferrari PhD, MBA EU Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs (MASA) Nova Biomedical Read more

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Safer-intubation-practices-in-critically-ill-patients

2021 30 Sep

What We Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic That Should Not Be Forgotten An overview of the available evidence on safe intubation practices in critically ill patients in light of new discoveries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Introduction Orotracheal intubation is a life-saving procedure in critically ill patients with acute...Read more

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Male-sex-an-independent-risk-factor-for-mortality-in-very-old-intensive-care-patients

2021 24 Aug

Among 1,841 very old ICU patients with respiratory failure, although women had higher age and frailty, males had higher 30-day mortality assessed one month after ICU admission. Particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic, male patients appear to be at significantly higher risk for worse outcomes than females. Introduction Demographic...Read more

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Critical-care-canada-forum-2021

2021 06 Dec

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39th-vicenza-course-on-aki-crrt-virtual-meeting

2021 26 Oct

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Choosing-wisely-the-next-five-recommendations

2021 07 Mar

In 2010, Howard Brody, a medical ethicist and family physician, authored "Medicine's Ethical Responsibility for Healthcare Reform - The Top Five List". His list challenged medical societies to identify five interventions in healthcare that were overused, and that did not provide patient benefit. Following the same logic, the American Board of Internal...Read more

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Microtools-to-identify-and-resuscitate-microcirculatory-dysfunction-in-critically-ill-patients

2020 14 Sep

An overview of real-time digital assessment of microcirculation and quantification of tissue perfusion and the physiological and technical considerations that may, in the near future, change the way we look at circulatory shock in critically ill patients. The Challenges of Detecting Circulatory Shock Despite recent advances in the...Read more

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Comparison-of-t-piece-and-pressure-support-ventilation

2020 03 Mar

Weaning from mechanical ventilation is one of the most importance challenges in the ICU. The longer the patients remain on the mechanical ventilator, the greater the risk of complications including longer ICU and hospital stay, higher rates of infection and greater mortality. In some patients, a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) is conducted to...Read more

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Delirium-subtypes-in-adult-icus

2020 19 Feb

Delirium is a common problem in patients admitted to the intensive care unit and is associated with increased length of hospital stay, high mortality and long term cognitive impairment. Delayed diagnosis can often make things worse. Delirium is known to fluctuate in its presentation and its severity can also vary. Delirium is generally classified...Read more

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Transfusions-using-fresh-red-blood-cells-vs-older-cells

2019 16 Dec

In critically ill children, transfusion is quite frequent. A 2009-2010 study reports that approximately 10 to 20% of critically ill children received a blood cell transfusion. The primary goal of transfusions in critically ill patients is to improve oxygen delivery and to prevent shock, organ failure, and death. Hospitals store red blood cells...Read more