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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Low- and Middle-Income vs High-Income Countries

High Normocapnia and Better Functional Outcome in Patients Undergoing Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Long-Term Mental Health Morbidity in Adult Survivors of COVID-19 Critical Illness

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Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Adults

Application of Machine Learning Models to Biomedical and Information System Signals From Critically Ill Adults

Physiologic Effects of Reconnection to the Ventilator for 1 Hour Following a Successful Spontaneous Breathing Trial

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Comparative Effectiveness of Albumin vs No Albumin on Renal Replacement Therapy and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock and Renal Impairment
Asad E. Patanwala, PharmD, MPH; Brian L. Erstad, PharmD; and Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Targeting PaCO₂ Levels in Patients Receiving VA-ECMO for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest to Improve Functional Outcomes

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INFOGRAPHIC

Hemoglobin Thresholds for Hemodynamically Stable Patients in the ICU

Review these targets for patients based on the CHEST guideline for red blood cell transfusion in critically ill adults.

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Essential Critical Care Concepts for APPs

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INFOGRAPHIC

Early Cycle Dyssynchrony

Learn about the conditions for patient-ventilator synchrony, what happens in early cycle dyssynchrony, and causes of early cycle dyssynchrony.

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Critical Care Board Review On Demand

Prepare for your critical care medicine board exam with recorded sessions from the 2024 CHEST Critical Care Medicine Board Review course.

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Transfusion of fresh frozen plasma and platelets in critically ill adults guideline imagery

Guideline on transfusion of fresh frozen plasma and platelets in critically ill adults

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelet transfusions are common interventions in critical care, yet their use varies widely due to uncertainty around when they're needed. This guideline provides recommendations for the transfusion of FFP or platelets in critically ill patients with thrombocytopenia, with and without active bleeding, who are undergoing invasive procedures.

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Critical care news and notes

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CRITICAL CARE COMMENTARY

Sepsis Order Sets Good for Patients, Hospital Bottom Lines
Automating the mundane components of care delivery allows clinicians to focus on the nuances of individualized evaluation and personalized care.

PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE SECTION

Making Space for Palliative Care in Lung Transplant Programs
Transplant centers should consider additional research into palliative care integration to benefit the growing population of lung transplant recipients.

NONRESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE SECTION

Viscoelastic Testing in Sepsis-Induced Coagulopathy
SIC is a common ICU complication that clinicians are starting to identify earlier through point-of-care viscoelastic testing.

MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIRWAYS MANAGEMENT SECTION

The Rising Use of Ketamine for Airway Management
The rise of ketamine use expands the analgesia-sedative alternatives that could provide personalized patient care.

SEPSIS/SHOCK SECTION

Capillary Refill Time: Advancing Perfusion-Targeted Resuscitation in Septic Shock
Capillary refill time, a quick, noninvasive tool to assess perfusion and microvascular health, offers faster feedback than lactate levels and may improve resuscitation outcomes.

GUIDELINE TAKEAWAYS

Platelet and FFP Transfusion Guidelines: A Call for a Conservative Approach
New guidelines promote a more restrictive approach to platelet and FFP usage in the ICU to enhance patient safety and conserve resources.

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