• Artificial Intelligence in the ICU

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in healthcare, and its application in critical care is no exception. AI technologies can potentially enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and streamline healthcare operations in the ICU.     There are numerous ways in which AI can be effectively utilised in the ICU....

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  • Towards Artificial Intelligence as a Decision Support Tool to Combat AMR in the ICU

    Ongoing research and challenges regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to leverage data and identify complex interactions to address antimicrobial resistance in the ICU.     The possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically, machine learning (ML), are being researched across almost all domains...

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  • Why Artificial Intelligence is Not Fixing the Problem of Sepsis in the Hospital

    The use of Artificial Intelligence in detecting sepsis, AI prediction/detection models and how these healthcare tools need to complement clinical expertise.     The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has generated significant excitement and discussion. However, it's important to distinguish between the theoretical...

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  • Neonatal Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

    Xenios sponsored a lunch symposium at the 16th European Conference on Paediatric and Neonatal Ventilation (EPNV) in Montreux (CH) in May 2023. Matteo Di Nardo (Italy) introduced the audience to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonates. Florian Kipfmüller (Germany) presented current knowledge and his experience with ECMO in neonates...

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  • Artificial Intelligence in Anaesthesia and Critical Care - Temptations and Pitfalls

    Big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are buzzwords. In this article, we briefly discuss what they mean for anaesthesiologists and intensivists, focusing on existing clinical applications.     We are today able to collect and store a considerable amount of patient-related data. These “big” data are typically part...

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  • Transforming a PICU in the Digital Age

    Digitalisation is ultimately the driving force behind digital transformation. It will take us from a reactive healthcare system to a proactive one that focuses on prediction and prevention.     Introduction The digital transformation has left a few things untouched in recent years, radically changing healthcare management for citizens,...

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  • Applying International Sepsis Guidelines by Screening High-Risk Hospitalised Patients With PSP

    Hospital and ICU nosocomial sepsis screening for acutely ill and high-risk patients and daily measurement of PSP to diagnose nosocomial sepsis three to five days before the onset of symptoms.     Introduction Sepsis is a major public health threat and is responsible for 11 million deaths per year (Rudd et al. 2020) among 48.9 million cases....

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  • Individualisation of Mechanical Ventilation in Obstructive Lung Disease: Not All Patients Have ARDS

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are pathologies par excellence with an obstructive pattern. It is important to understand the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation management in these patients. Therefore, it is crucial to perform proper measurement of respiratory mechanics in patients with obstructive pathology     Introduction...

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  • Upcoming events/courses/congresses

    OCTOBER   21-25 ESICM LIVES 2023 Milan, Italy https://iii.hm/1mdz   23-25 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2023 Columbus, OH USA https://iii.hm/1me0   23-2 WCID 2023 - 5th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases 2023 Boston, USA https://iii.hm/1me1   26-28 77th National Congress SIAARTI...

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  • How To Navigate Healthcare Background Checks and Compliance

    Healthcare organisations need to navigate a complex web of federal and state regulations. This article explores the crucial role of background checks and compliance in the highly regulated healthcare industry.   Key Points Both federal and state levels keep debarment lists against which healthcare operators need to screen staff continuously....

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