Chronic Critical Illness, LTAC, PICU

Meta-analysis: Leg ergometry helps vented patients in ICUs worldwide

But wait a minute.

Nov 14 •

Does midodrine help patients wean off vasopressors?

Checking the evidence for the increasingly common practice

Oct 7 •

Drinking liquids with dysphagia: the plot thickens (sorry)

You may find this study hard to swallow

Sep 28 •

"ICU delirium," or just sedated?

Deconstructing delirium, part two

Sep 9 •

Higher protein doses no help, possible harm in large randomized trial

With EFFORT Protein, PRECISe puts the strategy in a bad light

Aug 21 •

Many "vegetative" patients are conscious and responsive

"Cognitive-motor dissociation" complicates the prognosis of unresponsive patients

Aug 19 •

Does in-bed cycling make vented patients stronger?

Leg ergometry put to the test by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group

Jul 7 •

How bad are outcomes after transfer to LTACH?

So bad. But did anyone tell the family? (Me neither.)

Jun 16 •

What are time-limited trials in critical care?

ATS and ACCP elevate the still-undefined concept

Jun 10 •

Protein targets for nutrition in critical illness: Review

During critical illness, the body loses protein faster than it is replaced, that is, catabolism exceeds anabolism.

Jun 3 •

Precedex to prevent postoperative delirium?

ESAIC suggests intra-op Precedex helps some patients post-op, but can't predict who

May 17 •

Intensivists can now place PEG tubes (PUGs, actually)

New ultrasound-guided approach could reduce ICU stays

Apr 24 •

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