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Clinical-pharmacists-in-intensive-care-in-europe-from-basement-to-bedside

2024 12 Mar

  Evidence regarding the impact of the ICU pharmacist demonstrates improved outcomes in ICU patients, with a significant impact on the cost of care. This evidence comes from multiple studies performed in different countries. What happens in Europe at the moment? This article describes clinical pharmacy services in a number of Intensive Care Units...Read more

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Treating-the-whole-human-in-intensive-care-patient-centred-outcomes-in-sepsis-surgery-and-trauma

2023 30 Nov

Intensive care impacts more than the patient, with ripple effects for families, employers and wider societies. Patient-centred outcomes reiterate the need for clinical therapies targeting the biological circuitry of the big-hitting syndromes like ARDS, sepsis, delirium, renal failure and recognising they persist beyond the veil of discharge....Read more

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2024 18 Jun

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Espnic-2024

2024 11 Jun

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Sex-and-gender-differences-in-intensive-care

2023 12 Sep

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on recognising sex and gender differences in diagnosis, clinical care, and outcomes. Several landmark publications have highlighted how women often receive unequal treatment compared to men, leading to worse outcomes.   Historically, there has been a significant oversight in research when it comes...Read more

Sepsis

Levels-of-intensive-care-and-in-hospital-mortality-in-sepsis

2023 12 Sep

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by a dysfunctional response to infection. It is a significant global health issue, with approximately 48.9 million cases and 11 million deaths annually. Sepsis accounts for nearly 30% of all ICU admissions worldwide. Previous studies have reported varying prevalence rates of ICU-treated sepsis, ranging...Read more

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2023 26 Aug

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2023 22 Jun

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The-green-intensive-care-from-environmental-hotspot-to-action

2023 26 May

Together we must reduce the impact of the healthcare sector and shift towards a circular economy. This paper describes the shift of three ICU environmental hotspots: gloves, gowns, and CRRT bags.   Introduction The healthcare sector is one of the most carbon-intensive sectors, contributing to 4.4% of global net greenhouse gas emissions...Read more

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The-green-intensive-care-from-environmental-hotspot-to-action

2023 26 May

Together we must reduce the impact of the healthcare sector and shift towards a circular economy. This paper describes the shift of three ICU environmental hotspots: gloves, gowns, and CRRT bags.   Introduction The healthcare sector is one of the most carbon-intensive sectors, contributing to 4.4% of global net greenhouse gas emissions...Read more

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Which-vasopressors-and-inotropes-to-use-in-the-intensive-care-unit

2023 20 Apr

Vasopressors and inotropes are frequently used in intensive care units. With a special focus on recent studies, this article summarises the key messages in the management of patients requiring inotropes and vasopressors.   Introduction Cardiac output (CO) is a key determinant of oxygen delivery. Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) causes...Read more

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Isicem23-begins-march-21-24

2023 21 Mar

The 42nd International Symposium on Intensive Care & Emergency Medicine (ISICEM) begins today at the Brussels Congress Center in Brussels. The symposium will run through March 21-24.   The International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is an annual meeting organized by Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles,...Read more

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The-footprints-of-a-gigantic-hound-biomarkers-in-intensive-care

2023 13 Mar

Biomarkers hint at the pathophysiology behind a clinical entity, leading to better treatments. Access to biomarker testing may improve drug discovery in clinical trials, responses at the bedside and personalised patient management. The human body is a construct of chemical fires – each with a characteristic smoke signal. The smoke signals...Read more

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Time-to-move-from-sofa-1-0-to-2-0

2023 23 Jan

The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score was developed in 1994, more than 25 years ago. The primary purpose of the score was to provide clinicians with a method that could help them assess and monitor organ dysfunction in critically ill patients. SOFA score became one of the most widely used scoring systems in intensive care. However, many...Read more

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Reanimation-2023

2023 14 Jun

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Barriers-to-nurse-led-pain-management-in-icu

2022 09 Nov

Approximately 58% of patients in the ICU experience pain. Pain can lead to additional consequences, including delirium, decreased healing and adverse physiological and psychological outcomes. Hence, effective pain management is an integral component of a critical care nurse's role. Commonly used pain assessment tools depend on a patient's ability...Read more

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2022 20 Oct

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The-icu-of-the-future-including-ai-and-robotization

2022 11 Dec

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2022 24 Jun

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Sepsis

Sepsis-protocols-reduce-mortality-in-resource-restricted-settings

2022 10 Jun

Sepsis is a condition commonly encountered in critically ill patients. However, the management of sepsis varies globally and mainly depends on the availability of resources. Sepsis-related mortality tends to be higher in countries with limited resources.  In this study, the researchers summarise evidence regarding sepsis protocols and their compliances...Read more

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2022 25 Aug

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Soa-2022-state-of-the-art

2022 28 Jun

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