Critical Care
Conference Coverage
Burnout rates in ICU staff fueled by shortages, overtime
Both ICU physicians and nurses have experienced high rates of burnout because of working conditions.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: Peginterferon lambda may prevent clinical deterioration, shorten viral shedding
Activity against respiratory pathogens has been demonstrated for interferon lambda-1, a type III interferon.
Conference Coverage
Dexmedetomidine, propofol similar in ventilated adults with sepsis
Guidelines currently recommend either drug when light sedation is needed for adults on ventilators.
Conference Coverage
Telehealth helps cut mortality risk among ICU patients
In the traditional model, critical care specialists may be on-site during the day but on call after hours.
From the Journals
Ceftolozane-tazobactam found effective in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
The primary outcome of the study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of C/T therapy.
From the Journals
Baricitinib combo for COVID-19 accelerates recovery, study shows
The combination is intended for patients who need supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
From the Journals
One-third of critical illness survivors emerge from ICU with functional deterioration
One-third of patients who survived nonsurgical ICU admission had evidence of functional status decline.
Critical Care Commentary
COVID-19: Choosing the proper treatment at the proper time
Preventative strategies, including social distancing and facial coverings, have proven to be effective to decrease the risk of transmission.
From the Journals
Consensus guidelines address inpatient diabetes technology
The comprehensive document aimed at clinicians, hospitals, and researchers covers use of both continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin...
From the Journals
COVID-19: Thromboembolic events high despite prophylaxis
“Standard prophylaxis as recommended in the guidelines is a low dose of low-molecular-weight...