Prediction of Favourable Outcome After Cardiac Arrest
Hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury following cardiac arrest (CA) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Withdrawal of life-sustaining... Read more
ICU Without Borders
Critical illness is characterised by various phases and outcomes, including deterioration, organ dysfunction, and recovery or death. Patient... Read more
To Mobilise or Not to Mobilise
Patients who receive prolonged ventilation are at significant risk of muscle atrophy, severe weakness, long-term disability, and increased mortality.... Read more
High vs Low Mean Arterial Pressure in Cirrhosis Patients
A new study assessed the impact of high mean arterial pressure (MAP) on renal outcomes in critically ill cirrhosis patients with septic shock... Read more
OptiTHO Trial - Early NIV and HFNC-O2 vs COT and Late NIV
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in blunt chest trauma patients without immediate life-threatening injuries is commonly used to prevent the need... Read more
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Diagnosing Non-Convulsive Seizures in the ICU: Tackling the Top Challenges
One clinical factor complicating the work of ICU physicians and nurses is the difficulty of diagnosing nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE)—an invisible condition that must be managed aggressively to prevent lasting damage to the brain. Because the prevalence of NCSE among neurological patients can reach up to 60%, and because it becomes increasingly... Read more
The Importance of Reliable Reprocessing of Hospital Beds
Reliable hygiene is currently a topic that shapes every aspect of our daily lives. More than ever before, the successful fight against dangerous viruses and multi-resistant germs in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is particularly important. High occupancy rates and resulting staff shortages are amplifying the challenge. However, hospital... Read more
Tsunami of COVID-19 Patients in India
Expert Interview with Prof Shirish Prayag, Director, Critical Care Medicine at Prayag Hospital Shree Medical Foundation and Editorial Board Member, ICU Management and Practice. What is the current state of COVID-19 in India? The current state is really devastating. We are facing a tsunami - not just a wave of patients - but a tsunami, really.... Read more
White Papers and Case Studies
High-End Transport Ventilation Around the World
2015 28 Oct
Interview with Georg Keunecke of FAI rent-a-jet AG on the global use of the HAMILTON-T1 as an ICU transport ventilator. Georg Keunecke is the Chief Flight Paramedic and Representative for Medical Devices with FAI rent-a-jet AG (dba Flight Ambulance International). Headquartered at the Nuremberg International Airport, the company serves... Read more
Maximizing the Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccines with the Right Serological Tests
2021 20 Oct
Background Since the end of 2019, the world has been fighting the unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARSCoV-2. 1 This pandemic inspired significant efforts for the development of diagnostic tests, therapeutics and vaccines. 2,3,4 As a result, multiple efficacious COVID-19 vaccines have been developed and authorized in record speed5... Read more
Why Should We Be Measuring Ionized Magnesium?
2021 11 Feb
Dennis Begos , MD, FACS, FACRS Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs Nova Biomedical Magnesium in the Human Body Magnesium (Mg) is the 4th most abundant cation in the human body. The majority of it is found intracellularly, more than half in bone, about a third in muscle, and the remaining in soft tissue and... Read more
From Our Journals
Can Goal-Directed Therapy solve the economic burden of postsurgical complications?
How effective are less invasive or even noninvasive methods? The... Read more
Digital transformation and the subconscious
Shaping the minds of organisations Professor Werner Leodolter... Read more
Sehat Kahani: Addressing the Social Phenomenon of Doctor Brides
Despite recent progress, female labour participation in Pakistan stands... Read more
Patient Safety in the ICU: Exploring Trends in Adverse Events in ICUs
Adverse events (AEs) are common among critically ill patients.... Read more
The Green Intensive Care: From Environmental Hotspot to Action
Together we must reduce the impact of the healthcare sector and shift... Read more
Unmasking the Triumphs, Tragedies, and Opportunities of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to society and the... Read more
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