Exercise Physiologists Aid Patients With Early Mobilization in ICU
Critically ill patients maintained or increased their level of activity after early mobilization interventions.
Critical Care
Nangibotide Gets Fast Track Status for Treatment of Septic Shock
The Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track designation to nangibotide (LR12; Inotrem S.A.) for the treatment of septic shock.
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
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.
Circulating ACE-Positive Endothelial Microparticles May Predict ARDS in Sepsis
An increase in circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme-positive endothelial microparticles may be a prognostic marker for acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with sepsis.
Influenza Vaccine Linked to Better Outcomes in Elderly ICU Survivors
Elderly patients who are vaccinated have lower risk for stroke and death in year following ICU discharge.
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.
ATS Develops Recommendations for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Interventions producing sustained weight loss of 25% to 30% of body weight recommended.
Persistent Inflammation After Sepsis Linked to Higher Mortality
Persistent inflammation and immunosuppression biomarkers were linked to increased mortality and readmission after discharge.
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