Critical Care

Discussing Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccines With Patients During COVID-19

By

Steve Fiorillo

Publish Date October 21, 2020

Considering COVID-19 has dominated the news all across the world, some people could have been distracted from other medical concerns that exist. And as flu season approaches, getting vaccinated is still something patients need to prioritize. Health officials in the United States have urged Americans to get influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, but recent data from…

ACTIV-2 and Operation Warp Speed: An Interview With COVID-19 Investigator, Davey Smith, MD

By

Sara Gianella Weibel, MD

Publish Date October 21, 2020

Davey Smith, MD, provides insight into current and future research opportunities targeting SARS-CoV-2.

Concerns About Increases in Neonatal Linezolid Use

By

Zahra Masoud

Publish Date October 21, 2020

The increased and inadequate use of linezolid prescriptions in a tertiary NICU and growing concerns of antimicrobial resistance are reviewed.

Lower Sepsis Rates in Hospitals Linked to Nusing, Intensivist Staffing

Greater nurse staffing and intensivist hours are associated with significantly lower rates of sepsis.

Rehabilitation Trends in Patients With COVID-19 Requiring Invasive Ventilation

By

Sheila Jacobs

In patients with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU with a high acuity of illness and a prolonged period of mechanical ventilation, the time to start rehabilitation was often delayed because of the severity of an individual’s condition.

Early Hydrocortisone Use in Septic Shock May Improve Outcomes

For patients with vasopressor-dependent septic shock, early hydrocortisone use is associated with improved outcomes.

Comparing Tracheostomy Tube Decannulation Protocols in Critically Ill Patients

By

Brandon May

The time to tracheostomy tube decannulation in critically ill patients was significantly shorter with a protocol based on suctioning frequency with continuous high-flow oxygen therapy vs 24-hour capping.

Tocilizumab Reduces Need for Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Pneumonia Trial

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Patients treated with tocilizumab were 44% less likely to progress to mechanical ventilation or death compared with placebo.

Managing Sedation, Analgesia in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Naltrexone

By

Brandon May

Researchers convened to develop recommendations on management of sedation and analgesia in critically ill patients receiving naltrexone for opioid use disorder.

Potential Role for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Severe COVID-19

By

Bryant Moeller

Critically ill patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 may benefit from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy.

Low Prevalence of Lung Obstruction, Restriction in COVID-19 After ICU Discharge

By

Brandon May

Researchers observed a low prevalence of lung obstruction and restriction and either mild or no cognitive impairment in patients with COVID-19 after ICU discharge.