Critical Care
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
Conference Coverage
Pulmonologist consult at COPD admission reduces risk of return
“When stratified by severity of COPD at the time of admission, the difference in the readmission rate was even greater.”
Feature
More data suggest preexisting statin use improves COVID outcomes
The researchers saw lower mortality and clinical severity among statin users.
Conference Coverage
Hospitalizations for VAP rose prior to pandemic
Ventilator-associated pneumonia continues to drive hospital costs, but not mortality rates.
Conference Coverage
Sepsis transition program may lower mortality in patients discharged to post-acute care
Sepsis survivors discharged to post-acute care facilities are at high risk.
Conference Coverage
Sepsis predictor tool falls short in emergency setting
“One of the big problems with sepsis is the lack of current tools for early and accurate diagnoses.”
From the Journals
Vaccination tied to lower mortality in ventilated patients with COVID-19
Oxygenation was higher in the full vaccination group than in the control group on the third day after intubation.
From the Journals
New technology a sepsis breakthrough?
“Rapid is never rapid enough.”
Conference Coverage
ED docs seek accountability for violence committed by patients
Acts of violence targeting the professionals who staff America’s emergency departments have gotten significantly worse.
Commentary
The winding road that leads to optimal temperature management after cardiac arrest
Today’s life-saving intervention proves harmful tomorrow, but withholding it may constitute malpractice a few months down the road.
From the Journals
Inhaled vasodilator type has no impact on outcomes
Successful extubations were similar for patients on inhaled vasodilators using nitric oxide and epoprostenol in a comparison study.