Wildfire Smoke More Dangerous Than Other Air Pollution
Two studies link fine particulate matter from wildfires to increased hospital admissions and lower lung cancer survival.
Category: Critical Care
Critical Care
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Critical Care
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Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
Critical Care
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Football vs Fútbol: Which Youth Sport Leads to More Emergency Visits?
A 10-year analysis of emergency department data shows one sport poses a greater risk of severe injury to youth athletes.
ICU & Ventilation
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Understanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
Emergency Room
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‘Mold Busters’ Program Reduced Asthma Emergency Visits
A large-scale mold intervention in New York City public housing resulted in nearly 2,800 fewer annual asthma-related emergency department visits.
Ambulance & EMS
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Fatal Pediatric Anaphylaxis Linked to Delays in Epinephrine Treatment
New studies suggest that airway and breathing failures are the primary causes of death in childhood food anaphylaxis, requiring a shift in emergency management protocols.
ARDS
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Rapid Test Detects ARDS Subtypes
An immunoassay measured key inflammatory biomarkers and classified patients into two ARDS subtypes—hyperinflammatory and hypoinflammatory—within approximately one hour.
Sepsis
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Rapid Sepsis Testing Could Save 36,000 US Lives Annually
A new analysis shows that early use of rapid testing for bloodstream infections reduces sepsis progression and healthcare expenses.
Other Acute Disorders
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Alcohol Intake Tied to Small Airway Obstruction
Higher alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of small airway obstruction, even before major lung disease develops.