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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on ED referrals and care for stroke patients: A four-year comparative study
Publication date: Available online 26 December 2020Source: Journal of Critical CareAuthor(s): Saban Mor, Reznik Anna, Shachar Tal, R. Wilf-Miron, Sivan-Hoffmann Rotem
Source: Journal of Critical Care - December 28, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Fluctuations of consciousness after stroke: Associations with the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) and potential undetected delirium
ConclusionsPost-stroke delirium may frequently go undetected by the CAM-ICU, even in the setting of fluctuating consciousness.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - December 12, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Influence of systemic hemodynamics on microcirculation during sepsis
ConclusionsDAP was the only independent determinant of resStO2 in septic patients. Fluid challenges may improve microcirculation. CVP did not influence resStO2.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - May 6, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Major publications in critical care pharmacotherapy literature in 2018
ConclusionThis clinical review and expert commentary of impactful critical care pharmacotherapy publications in 2018 provides perspectives and insights for the critical care practitioner.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - May 2, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Utility of pleural effusion drainage in the ICU: An updated systematic review and META-analysis
ConclusionsPleural effusion drainage improves oxygenation of critically ill patients. It is a safe procedure. Further studies are needed to assess the hemodynamic effects of pleural drainage.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - March 20, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Admission characteristics predictive of in-hospital death from hospital-acquired sepsis: A comparison to community-acquired sepsis
ConclusionsLiver disease and CHF were independent predictors of in-hospital mortality in HA-sepsis. HA-sepsis patients had increased prevalence of previous stroke, myocardial infarction, and liver disease.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - February 20, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Red blood cell transfusion in acute brain injury subtypes: An observational cohort study
ConclusionsIn moderately anemic patients with ABI, RBC transfusion was associated with longer hospital and ICU LOS. Prospective investigations are necessary to further assess these relationships.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - November 12, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Heart rate variability is associated with outcome in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
ConclusionsAutonomic changes seems to be present in acute ICH and are associated with poor outcome independently. This may have future monitoring and therapeutic implications.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - August 26, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

An assessment of critical care capacity in the Gambia
ConclusionsThe Gambia has a very low ICU bed capacity and lacks the human resources and equipment necessary to diagnose and treat the large number of critically ill patients admitted to public hospitals in the country.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - July 22, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Association between arterial hyperoxia and mortality in critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe results of current meta-analysis suggest that arterial hyperoxia may be associated with increased hospital mortality in critically ill patients.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - July 20, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Postprandial hypotension in older survivors of critical illness
Conclusions In this cohort of older survivors of ICU postprandial hypotension occurred frequently . This suggests that postprandial hypotension is an unrecognised issue in older ICU survivors.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - March 23, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Current practices and safety of medication use during rapid sequence intubation
Conclusions Medication practices during RSI vary amongst provider and medications are often used inappropriately. There is opportunity for optimization of medication use during RSI.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - March 23, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Dysphagia and laryngeal pathology in post-surgical cardiothoracic patients
Conclusion Early endoscopic assessment for identification of dysphagia and laryngeal injury in patients following cardiothoracic surgery may allow early management and prevention of secondary complications.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - February 27, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

The impact of sustained new-onset atrial fibrillation on mortality and stroke incidence in critically ill patients: A retrospective cohort study
Conclusion Sustained new-onset AF is associated with poor outcomes.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - December 16, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Stroke volume guided resuscitation in severe sepsis and septic shock improves outcomes
This study demonstrated that SV guided fluid resuscitation in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock was associated with reduced fluid balance and improved secondary outcomes. Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

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