Non-invasive BP measurement cannot replace Invasive blood pressure in Pediatric ICU :Study Written By dr anusha12 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTIn an intensive care unit, blood pressure (BP) recording is an integral part of hemodynamic monitoring for quick therapeutic decisions. Though...
Better tracheostomy technique- Bjork flap or tracheal window? MD Editorial Team11 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUpper airway obstruction, prolonged intubation, and the need for a pulmonary toilet are commonly treated by tracheostomy. Tracheostomy is a commonly...
Prenatal ultrafine particle exposure linked to asthma development in children, Study reports Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan10 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAmbient ultrafine particles (UFPs; <0.1 µm) may exert greater toxicity, compared to other pollution components, due to enhanced oxidative...
PCT and CRP, not reliable biomarkers for detecting secondary infections in COVID-19 patients: Study Written By Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 3:00 PM ISTNetherlands: The inflammatory biomarkers CRP and PCT show a rebound increase upon cessation of dexamethasone in critically ill COVID-19 patients...
Fibrotic Lung abnormalities persist even after 1 year in severe COVID-19 survivors: Study Written By Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study found interstitial lung abnormalities to be persistent even after 1 one year (as seen on CT scans) in severe COVID-19 survivors....
Milrinone no better than dobutamine for treatment of cardiogenic shock: NEJM Written By Medha Baranwal7 Aug 2021 10:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study found no significant differences with respect to the primary composite outcome or important secondary outcomes in cardiogenic...
Anticoagulation with heparin improves survival in moderately ill COVID-19 patients: NEJM Written By Hina Zahid7 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTStudy results have set a new standard of care for moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients around the world using an affordable, accessible and...
Frailty not linked to mortality or ICU admissions among THA and TKA patients: Study Written By Dr Satabdi Saha4 Aug 2021 3:00 PM ISTAmong patients with a fatal outcome or ICU admission after elective THA or TKA, only 20% could be categorized as frail on the modified Frailty ...
Sepsis and longer vasopressor support, risk factors for Ventilator Associated Events: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali4 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTIn the future more in-depth research regarding intervention strategies is necessary to confirm if the risk factors identified for...
For pain relief Efficacy of Nebulized ketamine same with different doses: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali3 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAll three different doses of ketamine given through a breath-actuated nebulizer for moderate to severe pain are equally efficient, suggests a study...
CABG better than PCI for improving long-term survival in ischemic HF patients: Study Written By Medha Baranwal2 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSweden: Revacularization with CABG in patients with heart failure (HF) due to ischemic heart disease is associated with greater long-term survival...
Conservative oxygen therapy does not improve prognosis of critically ill patients: Study Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan31 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTConservative oxygen strategy is recommended in acute illness while its benefit in ICU patients remains controversial. Conservative oxygen therapy...
