Critical Care
From the Journals
Acute exacerbations common and often fatal in RA-ILD
The median time from ILD diagnosis to onset of AE was 48.5 months.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Class I recall: Batteries for CARESCAPE 2860 Ventilator
When using the backup power source, clinicians should make sure to have alternative routes for breathing support on hand.
From the Journals
Childhood melatonin poisonings skyrocket in the past 10 years
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What are the signs of post–acute infection syndromes?
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Surgeons, who see it up close, offer ways to stop gun violence
A committee of the American College of Surgeons developed specific recommendations in 2018, which are still valid today.
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ED staff speak out about workplace violence, ask for mitigation
How much is workplace violence contributing to the great resignation in health care and what might be done to make clinicians feel more supported...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 accelerated psychological problems for critical care clinicians
From the Journals
ILD progression, not diagnosis, triggers palliative care
“There is often a lack of preparedness for death by both patients and providers, contributing to increased distress.”
From the Journals
Can gram stains guide antibiotics for pneumonia in critical care?
Patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) were assessed.
Conference Coverage
Hospitalists and PCPs crave greater communication
Both types of specialists want there to be more discussion about their patients when they are in the hospital.
From the Journals
COVID-19 often more severe with congenital heart defects
“Hospitalized patients with heart defects are up to twice as likely to have critical outcomes of COVID-19 illness,” says author of a new study.