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Enteral Nutrition During Prone Positioning in Critically Ill Patients
The author reviews the use of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients during prone positioning.
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Social Isolation Among Older Adults Is Associated with Higher Rates of Disability and Mortality Post-ICU Stay
In this observational cohort study drawn from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, social isolation among older adults admitted to the intensive care unit was associated with greater disability burden and higher one-year mortality rates after critical illness.
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Invasive Aspergillosis Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
This multicenter cohort study found a high incidence of invasive aspergillosis in mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.
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Vasopressin and Steroids Increase Likelihood of Return of Spontaneous Circulation with Unclear Longer-Term Effects
In this multicenter, randomized clinical trial, the combination of vasopressin and methylprednisolone improved the rate of return of spontaneous circulation in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest but had no significant effect on longer-term outcomes.
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Practice Guidelines for Difficult Airways
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has released updated guidelines on the management of the difficult airway.
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Efficacy of Neuroinvasive Goal-Directed Therapy in Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest
This retrospective observational study found the suggestion of favorable neurological outcomes at six months among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who received interventions to optimally manage intracranial pressure and brain tissue oxygenation compared to standard care.
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An Assessment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Critically Ill SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients
This retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data showed that critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for hospital-acquired infections.
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Treatment and Follow-Up of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
This article will review management of pulmonary embolism based on risk stratification, with an emphasis on the role of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team as well as appropriate follow-up.
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Medicare Sepsis Performance Measure Criteria Do Not Improve Outcomes
A longitudinal study of a single health system’s adherence to and outcomes of Medicare Sepsis Performance Measures (SEP-1) did not show an improvement in mortality despite improvements in adherence to guideline-mandated care.
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Attitudes Toward Hyperoxemia and Oxygen Therapy Among Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Physicians
Critical care clinicians, such as nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians, have varying opinions regarding oxygen therapy and hyperoxia. Interdisciplinary education addressing current evidence of oxygen therapy and the potentially harmful effects of oxygen is warranted.