No survival benefit with early ECLS in acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock and revascularization: NEJM Niveditha Subramani6 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTCardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which heart is incapable of pumping blood. As technology advances, more doctors are likely to...
Tight blood sugar control fails to Impact Outcomes in patients not receiving early parenteral nutrition: NEJM Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn critically sick patients who did not receive early parenteral nutrition, tight glucose control had no impact on the duration of required ICU care...
C-MAC D-blade video laryngoscope tied to faster nasotracheal intubation during traumatic cervical spine surgery Dr Monish Raut3 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTPatients with cervical spine instability have difficulty managing their airways because neck manipulations carry a risk of neurological impairment. It...
Butorphanol more effective than dexmedetomidine in reducing etomidate-induced myoclonus Dr Monish Raut2 Oct 2023 6:45 PM ISTEtomidate is a preferred intravenous (IV) induction drug because of its many benefits; however, these benefits are somewhat offset by a few...
COVID-19: A major contributor to Sepsis, new study reveals Isra Zaman2 Oct 2023 9:30 AM ISTRecent research led by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has unveiled a startling revelation: during the early stages of the COVID-19...
Use of Wet Wipes for Bedridden Patients Associated with Reduced Catheter-Associated UTI Risk Dr Riya Dave25 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study conducted in Spain has revealed that utilising wet wipes for cleaning bedridden patients with catheters can significantly reduce the...
Vancomycin and meropenem or vancomycin and cefepime reduce nephrotoxicity risk in ICU patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a retrospective cohort study suggest that clinicians should consider meropenem and vancomycin or cefepime and vancomycin to reduce...
Restrictive vs. liberal red blood cell transfusion strategy for critically injured patients Dr. Shravani Dali20 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe restrictive transfusion strategy results in a lower red blood cell transfusion volume for critically injured patients suggests a new study...
Positive Fluid Balance Linked to Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Sepsis Patients Dr.Niharika Harsha B19 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent retrospective study chart review shed light on the association between fluid balance, acute kidney injury (AKI), and mortality in sepsis and...
Stress hyperglycemia leads to worse outcomes in patients with acute type A aortic dissection Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Sept 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study has shown that about 40% of the patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) have stress-induced hyperglycemia (SIH) and...
Use of midline catheters better PIVCs for Extended Peripheral Therapy among kids: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia14 Sept 2023 7:45 AM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association highlights the importance of prioritizing midline catheter (MC) insertion...
Low preoperative haemoglobin levels tied to lower survival in patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTJordan: A recent study published in BMC Surgery has shed light on the importance of preoperative anaemia screening and management in patients with hip...
