Amikacin protects mechanically ventilated patients from ventilator-associated pneumonia Dr Monish Raut17 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTUsually occurring 48 hours or more after mechanical breathing via a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is linked...
Aroxybutynin and atomoxetine combo good treatment option for sleep apnea in patients with low CPAP adherence Dr Riya Dave16 Jan 2024 2:30 AM ISTA recent Phase II clinical trial has unveiled promising results for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with AD109, a novel combination...
Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization May Be Unnecessary Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Jan 2024 8:30 PM ISTThe days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the...
Atypical-sleep EEG patterns during weaning of patients on long-term assisted ventilation predict weaning failure: Study Medha Baranwal14 Jan 2024 9:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in CHEST journal has shed light on the effect of atypical sleep EEG patterns on weaning from prolonged mechanical...
Redesigned ICU Rooms May Reduce Delirium Incidence Dr Riya Dave14 Jan 2024 8:00 PM ISTA recent prospective observational pilot study has shed light on the potential impact of ICU room design modifications in mitigating the occurrence...
Modified ICU design integrating dynamic lighting system may reduce delirium severity Aditi9 Jan 2024 7:00 PM ISTDelirium is a common psychiatric syndrome among critically ill patients, which is linked to a higher risk of mortality. Although pharmacological...
Elevated preclinical blood glucose may increase hospitalization and associated mortality risk of patients Medha Baranwal8 Jan 2024 7:00 PM ISTGermany: A single-centre retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open has shed light on...
ICAR MEDCOM releases Experts recommendations on suspension syndrome Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTItaly: A recent article published in the Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine reports a scoping review and...
Men Have Higher Risk of Extubation Failure compared to females in ICU Setting Jacinthlyn Sylvia28 Dec 2023 11:00 PM ISTIn a recent study published in the Annals of Intensive Care uncovered a significant difference in the risk of extubation failure between male and...
Thrombolytics in cardiac arrest due to pulmonary embolism may lead to return of spontaneous circulation Medha Baranwal26 Dec 2023 9:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of intravenous (IV) thrombolytics during cardiac arrest due to presumed pulmonary embolism (PE) may provide clinical benefits, findings...
Low eosinophil counts may predict infection among critically ill patients: Study Medha Baranwal26 Dec 2023 3:00 AM ISTFrance: A prospective study in hospitalized older adults published in BMC Geriatrics has shed light on the association between low eosinophil count...
Preoperative low-dose midazolam does not alter patient satisfaction of elderly undergoing surgery: JAMA Medha Baranwal25 Dec 2023 5:00 AM ISTGermany: Administration of preoperative low-dose midazolam did not alter the global perioperative patient satisfaction of patients with anxiety or...
