In patients with severe COVID-19 supported with venovenous ECMO, the early initiation of cytokine adsorption does not reduce serum IL-6 vs no initiation, and may negatively affect survival.
COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates increased recently for adolescents, and a considerable proportion of those were admitted to the ICU.
Sepsis and septic shock are common oncologic emergencies that require vigilant, timely diagnosis and intervention. Timely and effective detection and treatment of these conditions are key to patient survival.
Researchers report findings from SAATELLITE, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial that assessed the safety and efficacy of suvratoxumab for Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia.
Cancer may be an independent risk factor for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
The American College of Physicians has released guidance on the appropriate use of high-flow nasal oxygen in hospitalized patients with acute respiratory failure. Credit: Getty Images.
The risks for suicide and self-harm are increased for survivors of critical illness.
COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can be efficiently treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
In patients with respiratory P aeruginosa infection, an increase in the bacterial production of elastase may increase lung tissue inflammation.
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 are at high risk for hospital-acquired infections, particularly ventilator-associated pneumonias and bloodstream infections.
