Critical Care & Emergencies (all articles)
Scientific Advisory | Expedited CT scanning with iodinated contrast when necessary favored over renal concerns in emergencies
22 Jun, 2023 | 15:19h | UTCRelated:
Radiographic Contrast Media and the Kidney – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury – Journal of Clinical Medicine
Review | Nonsurgical management of major hemorrhage
22 Jun, 2023 | 15:16h | UTCNonsurgical management of major hemorrhage – Canadian Medical Association Journal
ERAS Guideline | Perioperative care for emergency laparotomy
22 Jun, 2023 | 15:14h | UTCGuidelines for Perioperative Care for Emergency Laparotomy Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations – World Journal of Surgery
Part 1: Preoperative: Diagnosis, Rapid Assessment and Optimization
Part 2: Emergency Laparotomy: Intra- and Postoperative Care
Part 3: Organizational Aspects and General Considerations for Management of the Emergency Laparotomy Patient
Review | Intracranial pressure monitoring and management in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
22 Jun, 2023 | 15:02h | UTC
M-A | No significant difference between thrombo-aspiration and stent-retrieval thrombectomy in ischemic stroke treatment
22 Jun, 2023 | 15:00h | UTCSummary: Different types of percutaneous endovascular treatments for acute ischemic stroke – Cochrane Library
M-A | Anticoagulation options for continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients
22 Jun, 2023 | 14:54h | UTC
Acute heart failure: differential diagnosis and treatment
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:37h | UTCAcute heart failure: differential diagnosis and treatment – European Heart Journal Supplements
Review | Antifungal dosing in critically ill patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:31h | UTC
Review | Deadly drug rashes: early recognition and multidisciplinary care
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:28h | UTC
The future of artificial intelligence in intensive care: moving from predictive to actionable AI
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:24h | UTC
Review | Update in the treatment of the complications of cirrhosis
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:20h | UTCUpdate in the Treatment of the Complications of Cirrhosis – Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Review | Traumatic hemorrhage and chain of survival
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:17h | UTC
Review | Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic function in the management of patients with acute respiratory failure
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:12h | UTC
RCT | Use of lumbar drains improves 6-month outcomes in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
20 Jun, 2023 | 12:55h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
Commentary on Twitter
In this trial, among patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, lumbar drainage improved clinical neurological outcomes at 6 months. https://t.co/SZjuQoGoku pic.twitter.com/szKcZaPL9K
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) June 18, 2023
RCT | In chronic subdural hematoma, dexamethasone fails to match surgery for functional outcomes
20 Jun, 2023 | 12:53h | UTCDexamethasone versus Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Dexamethasone Compared to Burr-Hole Drainage for Chronic Subdural Hematoma – HealthDay
Guideline | Management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax
20 Jun, 2023 | 12:46h | UTC
Podcast | Inpatient cirrhosis management
20 Jun, 2023 | 12:30h | UTC# 398:Live! From SHM: Inpatient Cirrhosis Management – The Curbsiders
ESICM guidelines on ARDS: definition, phenotyping and respiratory support strategies
19 Jun, 2023 | 14:18h | UTCSee also: Caring for Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Summary of the 2023 ESICM Practice Guidelines – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
#ARDS @ESICM guidelines
? definition
? phenotyping
? #HFNO
? CPAP/NIV
? low tidal volume MV
? PEEP & recruitment maneuvers
? prone positioning
? neuromuscular blocking agents
? extracorporeal life support #ECMO #ECLS #ECCO2r#FOAMcc on @yourICM
?️ https://t.co/xGtI2y0vZw pic.twitter.com/H1z7EBxLLo— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) June 16, 2023
RCT | High-dose hemodiafiltration reduces mortality risk in kidney failure patients compared to conventional high-flux hemodialysis
19 Jun, 2023 | 14:17h | UTCEffect of Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis on Mortality in Kidney Failure – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
#ERA23: In patients with kidney failure undergoing kidney-replacement therapy, the use of high-dose hemodiafiltration resulted in lower mortality than conventional high-flux hemodialysis. Full results of the CONVINCE trial: https://t.co/NRtQnHm9vo
— NEJM (@NEJM) June 16, 2023
RCT | Video laryngoscopy improves first-attempt intubation, severe complications unchanged
19 Jun, 2023 | 14:15h | UTCVideo versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Study shows video laryngoscope increases successful intubation on first attempt – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RCT | Continuous vs. intermittent meropenem administration shows similar mortality and drug-resistance in sepsis patients
19 Jun, 2023 | 14:11h | UTCContinuous vs Intermittent Meropenem Administration in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis: The MERCY Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Do Prolonged Infusions of β-Lactam Antibiotics Improve Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis? – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
Commentary: Trial finds no difference between continuous, intermittent meropenem for sepsis patients – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
Continuous administration of meropenem, compared with intermittent administration, does not improve clinically relevant outcomes in critically ill patients with #sepsis. https://t.co/eJ9zdGI4k2 #CCR23 pic.twitter.com/8n2eR9qBPe
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 16, 2023
Review | Necessity of antigen testing for Legionella in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
19 Jun, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC
M-A | Anticoagulation options for continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients
19 Jun, 2023 | 13:51h | UTC
RCT | Mild hypercapnia after cardiac arrest shows no improvement in neurological outcomes vs. normocapnia
16 Jun, 2023 | 14:15h | UTCMild Hypercapnia or Normocapnia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: New data supports current management of CO2 levels in cardiac arrest patients – UCD Dublin
RCT | Multiple electrolytes solution reduces acute kidney injury in pediatric septic shock compared to saline
16 Jun, 2023 | 14:10h | UTCMultiple Electrolytes Solution Versus Saline as Bolus Fluid for Resuscitation in Pediatric Septic Shock: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial – Critical Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)