Critical Care

The Shift Toward a Treat-to-Target Approach for Asthma

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Publish Date September 12, 2019

The author suggests improvements for asthma treatment to reduce international mortality rates.

Exercise Physiologists Aid Patients With Early Mobilization in ICU

Publish Date September 9, 2019

Critically ill patients maintained or increased their level of activity after early mobilization interventions.

A Closer Look at Targeted Biologic Therapies for Youth With Severe Asthma

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 6, 2019

In recent years, targeted biologic therapies for asthma have been found to serve as effective add-ons to corticosteroids, reducing the burden on youth with severe asthma.

Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Adults

Evidence refutes routine use of haloperidol for the treatment of delirium.

Elderly Admitted to Long-Term Acute Care Setting Have Poor Survival

Among older Medicare beneficiaries admitted to long-term acute care, more than one-third died in an inpatient setting.

Comparing Open Lung Ventilation With Conventional Ventilation in ARDS

By

Brandon May

According to the results of a small phase 2 trial, there was no superior benefit of an open lung mechanical ventilation strategy vs conventional ventilation in patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Improving Accuracy in Determining Central Line-Associated Infection Rates

Among patients with multiple concurrent central lines, an ICU stay, a longer admission, a dialysis catheter, and a central line-associated bloodstream infection were more likely.

Persistent Inflammation After Sepsis Linked to Higher Mortality

Persistent inflammation and immunosuppression biomarkers were linked to increased mortality and readmission after discharge.

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Higher Odds of NICU Admission

Acute exposure to air pollution during week prior to delivery, day of, and day prior to delivery may increase the odds of NICU admission.

Septic Arthritis Outbreak Caused by Safety Practice Violations

Multiple breaches included inadequate hygiene, unsafe injection practices, poor cleaning, and disinfection.

FDA: Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit Device Recalled by Teleflex

By

Britt Gambino

The Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit is used in neonatal and infant patients who require mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing assistance, or general medical gasses.