Search Tag: Critical Care
2023 06 Mar
Socioeconomic status is a known determinant of health inequalities. However, previous studies on the impact of socioeconomic status on outcomes in critical care have produced inconsistent findings. A new review analyses available evidence on the relationship between socioeconomic status and outcomes in critical care. The analysis included observational...Read more
2022 08 Dec
Critical care ultrasound examination should be considered in specific situations in the intensive care unit. It has become increasingly important to understand and master all the possible applications and future innovations of ultrasonography in the critical care setting. Point of care application of ultrasound has been widely validated...Read more
2022 08 Dec
Critical care ultrasound examination should be considered in specific situations in the intensive care unit. It has become increasingly important to understand and master all the possible applications and future innovations of ultrasonography in the critical care setting. Point of care application of ultrasound has been widely validated...Read more
2022 08 Dec
An overview of the main ultrasonographic tools that allow physiotherapists to improve their evaluation in the critical patient, described through the mnemonic PHISIO. Introduction Ultrasound is considered to be the fifth pillar of the physical examination to provide and improve patient care (Narula et al. 2018). In critically ill patients,...Read more
2023 21 Oct
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2022 14 Oct
The importance of clearly defining sepsis, improving early recognition strategy, and increasing the understanding of innate and adaptive immune system derangements that facilitate the development of sepsis. The improvement in mortality outcomes of patients with sepsis is attributable to the early recognition of sepsis, better adherence to guidelines,...Read more
2022 02 Nov
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2022 28 Apr
Speakers Thomas Metkus, MD Divisions of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Departments of Medicine and Surgery Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dennis Begos, MD, FACS, FACRS Medical Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs...Read more
2022 03 Apr
Dr. Mike Christian joined BCEHS in December 2021. He has over thirty years of experience as a health care leader in areas including critical care, infectious diseases, military, aviation and prehospital medicine. He started his career as a paramedic and understands the essential contributions paramedics, nurses and physicians make to the field of prehospital...Read more
2022 16 Mar
A summary of data regarding the use of landiolol as a potential immunomodulator in septic patients and its effectiveness and safety in the management of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF). Cardiovascular Dysfunction and Sepsis Cardiovascular dysfunction is a common complication of sepsis. Approximately 40 to 50% of patients...Read more
2022 01 Mar
Jean-Louis Vincent (MODERATOR) Editor-in-Chief @ ICU Management & Practice Professor Department of Intensive Care Erasme Hospital Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels, Belgium Khara M Sauro Assistant Professor @ Departments of Community Health Sciences, Surgery and Oncology Topic : Exploring Trends...Read more
2022 08 Feb
In 2014, a consensus statement was published on mass critical care during public health emergencies. Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in prior pandemic planning and the need for modification based on experiences acquired during the surges of COVID-19 throughout the world. A subcommittee from the Task Force for...Read more
2021 23 Nov
Anaemia is commonly encountered in the critically ill and is associated with poor outcomes. The cause is multifactorial and includes high hepcidin levels and a blunted response to erythropoietin. A naemia is defined by haemoglobin (Hb) < 12 g/dL for women and Hb below 13 g/dL for men, according to the WHO (1968). Anaemia is a prevalent...Read more