Daily Archives: May 5, 2022
Ten tips to optimize vasopressors use in the critically ill patient with hypotension.
5 May, 2022 | 11:07h | UTCTen tips to optimize vasopressors use in the critically ill patient with hypotension – Intensive Care Medicine (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Commentary on Twitter
Vasopressors in #ICU
1️⃣set MAP/DBP goals
2️⃣individualize
3️⃣may⬇️+ve fluid balance
4️⃣reassess fluid status/CO
5️⃣change mechanism as 2 line
6️⃣high doses?? hydrocortisone
7️⃣vasopressin in RV failure
8️⃣no MAX dose
9️⃣EN can be initiated
?can be safe in PVC
? https://t.co/v6Q9nfy5KY pic.twitter.com/8YEDaOQBOQ— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) May 4, 2022
Variation in revascularization use and outcomes of patients in hospital with acute myocardial infarction across six high income countries: cross sectional cohort study.
5 May, 2022 | 11:04h | UTCNews Release: Study finds large differences in heart attack care across six high income countries – British Medical Journal
PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe for the reduction of cardiovascular events: a clinical practice guideline with risk-stratified recommendations.
5 May, 2022 | 11:06h | UTCNews Release: Experts recommend additional cholesterol lowering drugs for adults at high heart disease risk – British Medical Journal
Guidelines on enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass or off-pump.
5 May, 2022 | 10:57h | UTCRelated:
Controversies in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery – Perioperative Medicine
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
With usual suspects ruled out, disease detectives try to crack mystery of viral hepatitis cases in kids.
5 May, 2022 | 10:59h | UTCRelated:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with acute covid-19 associated respiratory failure: comparative effectiveness study.
5 May, 2022 | 11:02h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this international, registry based cohort study of patients with covid-19 associated acute respiratory failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was associated with a reduction in mortality by 7.1% compared with conventional mechanical ventilation https://t.co/VkNFeRDQ3j
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) May 4, 2022
2022 HRS expert consensus statement on evaluation and management of arrhythmic risk in neuromuscular disorders.
5 May, 2022 | 10:22h | UTC
Review: Mental stress and its effects on vascular health.
5 May, 2022 | 10:28h | UTCMental Stress and Its Effects on Vascular Health – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Related:
Psychological Stress and Heart Disease: Fact or Folklore? – The American Journal of Medicine
Sudden Cardiac Death Triggered by an Earthquake – New England Journal of Medicine
Cardiovascular Events during World Cup Soccer – New England Journal of Medicine
An expert panel Delphi consensus statement on the use of palliative care in the management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
5 May, 2022 | 10:17h | UTC
M-A: Efficacy and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
5 May, 2022 | 10:26h | UTCEfficacy and Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Vaccines
Guideline: Management of hypertension in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
5 May, 2022 | 10:18h | UTC
Cohort Study: Recurrence and mortality risk of Merkel cell carcinoma by cancer stage and time from diagnosis.
5 May, 2022 | 10:14h | UTCRecurrence and Mortality Risk of Merkel Cell Carcinoma by Cancer Stage and Time From Diagnosis – JAMA Dermatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Author Interview: Recurrence and Mortality Risk of Merkel Cell Carcinoma by Cancer Stage and Time From Diagnosis
News Release: Patients with rare skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma, face 40% recurrence rate – University of Washington School of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
In this cohort study, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) recurrence rate was 40%, more than 90% of MCC recurrences arose within 3 years. https://t.co/46rDnVtyHh
— JAMA Dermatology (@JAMADerm) February 23, 2022
ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline update on the use of systemic therapy in advanced thyroid cancer.
5 May, 2022 | 10:16h | UTC
Systematic Review: Immunosuppressive treatment for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in adults.
5 May, 2022 | 10:03h | UTCSummary: Immunosuppressive treatment for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in adults – Cochrane Library
Original Study: Interventions for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in adults – Cochrane Library
Management of patients presenting to the emergency department with sudden onset severe headache: systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies.
5 May, 2022 | 10:08h | UTC
M-A: Effect of inclined positioning on first-pass success during endotracheal intubation.
5 May, 2022 | 10:06h | UTCEffect of inclined positioning on first-pass success during endotracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Emergency Medicine Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through improving eye health: a scoping review.
5 May, 2022 | 10:01h | UTC
Review: Epidemiology of hemodialysis outcomes.
5 May, 2022 | 10:00h | UTCEpidemiology of haemodialysis outcomes – Nature Reviews Nephrology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Commentary on Twitter
New Review online @NatRevNeph! @DWJohnsonNeph and colleagues examine the epidemiology of haemodialysis outcomes. https://t.co/IO4hcwoSva pic.twitter.com/t8BeeYnSPC
— Nature Reviews Nephrology (@NatRevNeph) February 22, 2022
The role of sugar-sweetened beverages in the global epidemics of obesity and chronic diseases.
5 May, 2022 | 09:57h | UTCThe role of sugar-sweetened beverages in the global epidemics of obesity and chronic diseases – Nature Reviews Endocrinology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Review: A global approach to improving penile cancer care.
5 May, 2022 | 09:55h | UTCA global approach to improving penile cancer care – Nature Reviews Urology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Medication errors, critical incidents, adverse drug events, and more: a review examining patient safety-related terminology in anesthesia.
5 May, 2022 | 09:51h | UTC
Current Guidelines on management of amaurosis fugax and transient ischemic attacks.
5 May, 2022 | 09:50h | UTC
Review: Current status and future directions of neuromonitoring with emerging technologies in neonatal care.
5 May, 2022 | 09:47h | UTC
Review: Pathophysiologic basis and diagnostic approaches for ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries.
5 May, 2022 | 09:45h | UTC
M-A: Efficacy and safety of Selumetinib in pediatric patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
5 May, 2022 | 09:41h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of Selumetinib in Pediatric Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
A study via @GreenJournal reported that #selumetinib is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients with symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, but further studies are needed to confirm long-term outcomes. https://t.co/sRVaNFPKwV#NeuroTwitter pic.twitter.com/hYJNpN1EoU
— Neurology Today (@NeurologyToday) March 11, 2022