Critical Care
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90th anniversary sessions to reflect on past, present, and future of field
Nichole T. Tanner, MD, MSCR, FCCP, and five other CHEST experts will chair special sessions about 90 years of progress in mechanical ventilation, TB, lung cancer, diffuse lung disease, respiratory vaccines, and asthma.
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Session to demonstrate how veterinary insights can advance human respiratory care
Christopher Carroll, MD, FCCP, will chair a Monday session on how veterinary medicine can help enhance the understanding of respiratory diseases in humans, inform best practices for human respiratory care, and promote innovative research.
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Panel to outline growing impact of climate change in critical care
Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, will chair a Sunday morning session on climate change’s growing encroachments in critical illness and acute conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and asthma exacerbations.
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Session to review latest science, recommendations for vaccines against respiratory infections
Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD, will chair a Sunday afternoon session on current practice recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines.
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Experts to spotlight considerations for mechanical circulatory support devices in cardiothoracic surgery
Karuna Puttur Rajkumar, MD, MBBS, will chair a Monday session on the initial evaluation, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechanical circulatory support in cardiothoracic surgery.
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No benefit found for conservative oxygen therapy for adults who are critically ill
While the approach did not outperform usual therapy, it was not inferior to standard treatment either, suggesting additional studies of SpO2 goals are warranted.
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Presenters to share insights into new ventilation reimbursement criteria
Peter Gay, MD, FCCP, will chair a session about the implications of revised coverage guidelines for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation devices for patients with COPD.
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Session to outline strategies for emerging pathogen preparedness
Kevin Swiatek, DO, FCCP, will chair a session addressing obstacles to and opportunities for a comprehensive response to emerging pathogens in the United States.
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Study shows nurse-led family support reduces adverse outcomes, improves ICU satisfaction
Timothy Kinsey, DMSc, PA-C, FCCP, said recent findings offer a strategy for mitigating long-term harm for families of patients who are critically ill.
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Is there a ‘best’ vasopressor and inotrope combination for shock with RV failure?
Review unique pathophysiologic challenges of RV failure in shock and comparative data on vasopressors and inotropes.
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Speakers to stress early action on AKIs in ICU to prevent multiorgan failure
Aanchal Kapoor, MD, FCCP, will chair a session focused on the interplay of various organs during critical illness, as well as risk classification and management of acute kidney injuries (AKI) in the ICU.
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Shock resuscitation: Making the first 30 minutes count
Physician-educators share their approach to teaching shock recognition and management core skills to residents at the bedside.
