NonInvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (VANQUISH): a Randomized Safety and Feasibility Study
Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) typically presents with severe thunderclap headache, often described as the “worst headache of life”. The vast majority of patients (90%) have persistent severe headache while in the intensive care unit [1] and more than a third continue to have this headache for years following cerebral insult, which adversely affects their quality of life [2]. Currently, there is lack of effective treatments or guidelines, and the data evaluating the efficacy of analgesic medications for these patients is scarce. (Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation)
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - April 17, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Tania Rebeiz, Tagir Sabirov, Timothy G. White, David Ledoux, Jung-min Kim, Donna Kerner, Betsy Moclair, Amanda Lin, Shahab Khazanehdari, Aashish Patel, Heustein Sy, Marc S. Ayoub, Bensam Benziger, Kenia Samuel, Krista Lim-hing, Celine Rahman DeMatteo, Ric Source Type: research
Association of Growth During Infancy With Neurodevelopment and Obesity in Children Born Very Preterm: The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Cohort
To evaluate associations between change in weight z-score after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge and neurodevelopmental outcomes and obesity at 12-48 months of age among individuals born very preterm. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - April 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: T. Michael O ’Shea, Elizabeth T. Jensen, Joe X. Yi, Barry Lester, Judy L. Aschner, Annemarie Stroustrup, Xueying Zhang, Monica McGrath, Keia Sanderson, Robert M. Joseph, Rachana Singh, Amanda L. Thompson, Julie Hofheimer, Betty Vohr, Elisabeth McGowan, Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Experiences of parents visiting an adult family member in the intensive care unit accompanied by their underaged children: A qualitative study
The objective of this study was to explore experiences and needs of parents visiting critically ill family members in intensive care units (ICUs) accompanied by their underaged children ( (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Tanja Belser, Matthias Thomas Exl, Peter Nydahl, Maya Zumstein-Shaha, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Low Volumes of Mother ’s Own Milk at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge of Very Low Birth Weight Infants—a Cohort Study
Breastfeeding Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: Breastfeeding Medicine)
Source: Breastfeeding Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mariana Gonz ález de Oliveira Desir ée de Freitas Valle Volkmer Arthur Pille Jonas Wolf Mar ôla Flores da Cunha Scheeren Source Type: research
Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia: the wolf in sheep ’s clothing
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Noninvasive neuromonitoring in acute brain injured patients
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Visualizing ICP “Dose” of neurological critical care patients
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Mild hypocapnia and outcomes in mechanically ventilated acute brain-injured patients: another piece in the puzzle
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Relationship between the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide and outcomes in mechanically ventilated acute brain ‑injured patients
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Concern for meta-analysis combining randomized parallel and cross-over trials
(Source: Intensive Care Medicine)
Source: Intensive Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Exploring 6 years of colorectal cancer surgery in rural Italy: insights from 648 consecutive patients unveiling successes and challenges
AbstractThe multidisciplinary management of patients suffering from colorectal cancer (CRC) has significantly increased survival over the decades and surgery remains the only potentially curative option for it. However, despite the implementation of minimally invasive surgery and ERAS pathway, the overall morbidity and mortality remain quite high, especially in rural populations because of urban − rural disparities. The aim of the study is to analyze the characteristics and the surgical outcomes of a series of unselected CRC patients residing in two similar rural areas in Italy. A total of 648 consecutive patients o...
Source: Updates in Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Acute Heart Valve Emergencies
Within the cardiac intensive care unit, prompt recognition of severe acute valvular lesions is essential because hemodynamic collapse can occur rapidly, especially when cardiac chambers have not had time for compensatory remodeling. Within this context, optimal medical management, considerations for temporary mechanical circulatory support and decisive treatments strategies are addressed. Fundamental concepts include an appreciation for how sudden changes in flow and pressure gradients between cardiac chambers can impact hemodynamic and echocardiographic findings differently compared to similarly severe chronic lesions, as...
Source: Cardiology Clinics - April 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ryan R. Keane, Venu Menon, Paul C. Cremer Source Type: research
Nutrition research in the ICU
Critical care management of patients' and families' myriad of needs both within, and beyond intensive care units (ICUs) requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evidence-based approach. As demonstrated by the breadth of papers in the current Australian Critical Care (ACC) issue, patients in ICU are critically ill across the lifespan and developing evidence to mitigate risk demands dynamic, multiple methods of inquiry. In the last ACC issue, Marshall (2024) asked “Are we ready?” for the expected increased average age of patients admitted to the ICU compared to today's cohort. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - April 16, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Lisa Kuhn Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Partial versus Complete Sternotomy for Aortic Valve Replacement-Multicenter Study
CONCLUSION: In a large, German multicenter cohort, MACCE rates were comparable in surgical aortic valve replacement through partial upper and complete sternotomies. Shorter ICU stay and lower rates of Dressler's syndrome and rehospitalization were in favor of the partial sternotomy group.PMID:38626902 | DOI:10.1055/s-0044-1782685 (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - April 16, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nora Goebel Tomasz Stankowski Francesco Pollari Kambiz Hassan Helena Jueckstock Jens Schubel Christian Sellin Thorsten Zielezinski Yacine Elhmidi Falk-Udo Sack Richard Feyrer Hilmar Doerge Harald Hausmann Parwis Massoudy Michael Schmoeckel Samer Hakmi The Source Type: research
Isolated or Combined Ascending Aortic Replacement through a Partial Sternotomy: Early and Midterm Outcomes
CONCLUSION: The surgical ascending aorta replacement through a partial sternotomy is associated with longer operative times, but this does not affect the early as well as the long-term follow-up.PMID:38626901 | DOI:10.1055/s-0044-1782186 (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - April 16, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matthias Angerer Francesco Pollari Wolfgang Hitzl Lucia Weber Joachim Sirch Theodor Fischlein Source Type: research
