Physican Resident Errors Increase When Extended ICU Shifts Are Reduced
Researchers compared 2 schedules for pediatric resident physicians during their ICU rotations: extended-duration work schedules and schedules that eliminated extended shifts.
Critical Care
Tracheostomy During COVID-19: CHEST/AABIP/AIPPD Recommendations
The expert panel structured their recommendations to answer 8 pertinent questions related to tracheostomy procedures in patients with COVID-19-related respiratory failure.
Noninvasive Oxygen Strategies Reduced Death in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Noninvasive oxygenation strategies were associated with lower risk of death in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
Intensive Renal Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for MV Extubation Failure
In critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, more intensive renal replacement therapy may lead to a greater risk of failure to extubate from mechanical ventilation.
Propoven 2% Available for Patients With COVID-19 Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
The FDA recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the use of Propoven 2% Emulsion as a result of the continued shortage of propofol which is needed for ventilating COVID-19 patients.
Strategies Needed to Prevent Sepsis in Newborns
A team of investigators conducted a 2-year prospective cohort study to assess the incidence of and outcomes associated with sepsis in newborns.
IDSA Provides Suggestions to Further Improve Medicare/Medicaid Sepsis Core Measure
IDSA has outlined several recommendations aimed at reducing the risk forunintended consequences of the Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle.
Anesthesiologists Shift Practice From OR to ICU During COVID-19 Pandemic
Given the drop in elective and nonemergency procedures, two-thirds of anesthesiology practices shifted to critical care.
FDA: Vial Caps of 2 Neuromuscular Blocking Agents May Not Have Warning Statement
The FDA is notifying healthcare professionals regarding the temporary absence of the “paralyzing agent” warning statement on vial caps of vecuronium bromide for injection
Prolonged Prone Positioning Can Be Tolerated in Patients With COVID-19
A majority of patients with COVID-19 and respiratory failure can tolerate prolonged prone positioning, a practice that may improve oxygenation and reduce mortality.
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