Category: Critical Care

Critical Care

Alveoli and Ventilator-induced Lung Injury

Microscopic tissue damage in the alveoli during mechanical ventilation can lead to ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI).

Critical Care

Bystander AED Knowledge Lacking

Results from a national survey reveal a concerning gap in awareness and understanding about the role AEDs play in a cardiac emergency.

Critical Care

Powering Success in Home Mechanical Ventilation

Feb 17, 2025 | Home Care, ICU & Ventilation | 0 |

Home respiratory therapists play a key role in driving the success of patients on home mechanical ventilation.

Essential Skills for Difficult Airway Intubation

Feb 1, 2025 | ICU & Ventilation | 0 |
Study Uncovers Driver of Endothelial Dysfunction in Sepsis-Induced ARDS

Jan 22, 2025 | ARDS | 0 |
FDA Clears Molecular Blood Test to Aid Sepsis and Infection Diagnosis

Jan 21, 2025 | Sepsis | 0 |
Ozone Therapy Could Improve Sepsis-induced Acute Lung Injury

Jan 3, 2025 | Sepsis | 0 |
High-velocity Nasal Insufflation Viable for Hypercapnic Respiratory Distress in COPD Patients

Dec 20, 2024 | Clinical Trials, COPD, Emergency Room, Therapy Devices | 0 |
FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Sepsis Risk Assessment Test

Dec 10, 2024 | Sepsis | 0 |

ICU & Ventilation

Zinc Deficiency Fuels Bacterial Pneumonia Risk

Zinc deficiency may raise the risk of infection by Acinetobacter baumannii, a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to new research.

Emergency Room

Widespread Confusion Mars Allergy Emergency Care

Two new studies show anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers, and emergency personnel.

Ambulance & EMS

New First Aid Guidelines Address Opioid Overdose, Oxygen Administration, and More

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross have issued the 2024 first aid guidelines, the first major update since 2010.

ARDS

COVID-Induced ARDS Linked to Heart Damage

Researchers have a new understanding of the link between this serious lung injury and the kind of inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular complications.

Sepsis

$100M Funding to Boost Rollout of FDA-Cleared Sepsis Test

The funding will accelerate the rollout of a rapid diagnostic test that helps emergency departments quickly identify and treat sepsis.

Other Acute Disorders

High-flow Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP: Two Complementary Strategies to Fight Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.