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Mechanical power: A missing piece in lung-protective ventilation?
The ARDSNet trial demonstrated the importance of low tidal volume ventilation in patients with ARDS, and we have learned to monitor parameters such as plateau pressure and driving pressure (DP) […]
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AI applications in pediatric pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the science and engineering of making intelligent machines that mimic human cognitive functions, such as learning and problem solving.1AI tools are being increasingly utilized in […]
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Sleep and athletic performance
Considering the recent Olympics, it is timely to review the importance of sleep for optimal athletic performance. When surveyed, 20% to 50% of athletes report poor or insufficient sleep, with […]
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Prediction models in sepsis
Early recognition is the linchpin of sepsis management, as mortality from sepsis increases by 4% to 9% for every hour that diagnosis and treatment are delayed.1 2 Artificial intelligence (AI) […]
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Lung ultrasound: An indispensable yet underutilized tool
An assessment using bedside thoracic ultrasound (TUS) improves diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic management in critically ill patients without undue risk. With changes in diagnosis occurring in 23% of cases and […]
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The gas stove: Friend or foe?
The kitchen is considered the heart of the home, but recent discoveries have raised concerns about whether this beloved space might also pose hidden health risks. Gas stoves, present in […]
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Advancements in nutritional management for critically ill patients
Nutrition plays an important role in the management and recovery of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Major guidelines recommend that critically ill patients should receive 1.2 to 2.0 […]
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Hospital to home tracheostomy care
Patients with tracheostomies require comprehensive planning to avoid adverse events. Technological improvement has enhanced our ability to support these patients with complex conditions in their home settings. However, clinical practice […]
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New developments on the forefront of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
Patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (IRPE), or those with right ventricular dysfunction without overt hemodynamic instability, represent a heterogenous population with short-term mortality ranging from 2% to 17%.1 While systemic […]
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HALT early recognition is key
Hyperammonemia after lung transplantation (HALT) is a rare but serious complication occurring in 1% to 4% of patients with high morbidity and mortality. Typically presenting within 2 weeks post transplant, […]