Category: Critical Care

Critical Care

ICU Mortality for COVID-19 Has Improved

ICU patients with COVID-19 have improved survival odds now compared to April 2020, due to a combination of factors, including use of the steroid dexamethasone and less invasive types of ventilation.

Critical Care

Extubated COVID-19 Survivors Benefitted from Early Pulmonary Rehab

Extubated COVID-19 patients who began a pulmonary rehab program before day 7 post-extubation had quicker recovery than those who started later.

Critical Care

Ventilator Weaning: It’s About Technology and Teamwork

Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving technology, but the inevitable decision to wean a patient off of a ventilator requires a skillful combination of proven protocols, reliable technology, and teamwork between RTs and physicians.

ICU & Ventilation

Congressional Report Says US Overpaid for Ventilators During Pandemic

A congressional report says that the United States overpaid for ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic by mishandling contract negotiations, CNN reports.

Emergency Room

Thunderstorms Drive Increase in ED Visits for Asthma, COPD

Approximately 52,000 additional emergency department visits for asthma, COPD, or asthma-COPD overlap occurred as the result of thunderstorms in a 14-year study period.

Ambulance & EMS

FDA Approves Tempus ALS Defibrillator and Monitor Solution from Philips

The Philips Tempus ALS combines a remote portable vital signs patient monitor (Tempus Pro), and remote professional defibrillator (Tempus LS-Manual).

ARDS

Reducing Severe Dyspnea, PTSD in COVID-19 ARDS Survivors

Research has shown that, among ICU survivors of COVID-19-related ARDS, the experience of "air hunger" (or severe dyspnea) is often associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sepsis

Sepsis Management in the Era of COVID-19

A recent study found over 50% of severe COVID-19 patients suffered from sepsis, which means it's all the more important to stay cognizant of the condition, diagnosis, and treatment.

Other Acute Disorders

Don’t Equate COVID-19 with High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

Scientists say erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons are being made between COVID-19 and respiratory diseases like high altitude pulmonary edema.