New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Nov 2023 9:15 PM ISTSepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection causes a chain reaction throughout the body that can lead to the failure...
Landiolol fails to reduce organ failure in patients with septic shock and tachycardia: STRESS-L trial Medha Baranwal31 Oct 2023 4:00 PM ISTUK: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests against using landiolol for managing tachycardia...
Early and High-Dose Cryoprecipitate in Trauma: No Significant Improvement in Survival Dr.Niharika Harsha B31 Oct 2023 2:00 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking international study, researchers aimed to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in trauma medicine-critical bleeding...
Simvastatin fails to improve outcomes in critically ill Covid-19 patients: NEJM Niveditha Subramani31 Oct 2023 9:15 AM ISTSimvastatin is prescribed often as it is an inexpensive and widely available medication that is on the World Health Organization (WHO) list of...
High rates of hyperglycemia episodes encountered early in patients admitted to ICU after cardiac surgery Medha Baranwal30 Oct 2023 7:00 AM ISTGreece: A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia has shed light on ICU hyperglycemia after cardiac surgery...
Low calories intake reduces mortality, length of hospital stay among ICU patients Medha Baranwal28 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: Low-calorie intake reduces the length of stay (LOS) in the hospital and mortality rate among critically ill patients, claims a recent research...
High dose Vitamin C fails to improve organ dysfunction scores among patients with sepsis and ARDS: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B27 Oct 2023 2:45 AM ISTThe efficacy of vitamin C as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been a subject of ongoing debate and research since the outbreak of the pandemic....
Sigh breaths do not significantly increase ventilator-free days: JAMA Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMechanical ventilation is a type of therapy that helps in artificial breathing or when one can't breathe on their own. Mechanical ventilation keeps...
Total intravenous anesthesia fails to decrease pulmonary complications after lung resection surgery Dr Riya Dave23 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn the world of lung resection surgery (LRS), a debate has persisted over whether volatile anesthesia or total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) holds the...
Piperacillin-Tazobactam combo doesn't increase AKI or mortality risk among critical patients: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B16 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking Antibiotic Choice on Renal Outcomes (ACORN) randomized clinical trial, researchers have evaluated the safety of two commonly...
Epinephrine nasal spray potential and additional option for treating type 1 anaphylaxis Aditi15 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTEpinephrine is used for treating severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Several epinephrine injection products are approved, but...
Nasal Mupirocin tops nasal Iodophor antiseptic in setting of CHG bathing in ICU patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal13 Oct 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: Universal mupirocin-chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing is superior to universal iodophor-CHG for reducing S aureus and MRSA clinical cultures...
