Critical Care
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Targeting capillary refill time identified as superior resuscitation strategy
Yuri Matusov, MD, said recent findings mark a significant step toward an individualized approach for managing septic shock.
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CMS releases updated guidance for NIPPV in patients with COPD
Understand the new CMS guidance, which comes after more than a decade of strategic advocacy efforts led by CHEST.
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Oseltamivir found to lower risk of flu-linked neuropsychiatric events in children
This study is the largest and most comprehensive US investigation of the drug and severe neuropsychiatric events, said author James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH.
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Latest data show peripheral vasopressors safer, quicker than central ports
Results from a recent analysis of the CLOVERS trial demonstrated a similar 90-day mortality rate with fewer complications for vasopressors compared with central venous catheter administration for the management of sepsis-induced hypotension.
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Experts preview ongoing work on guidelines for hemodynamic monitoring in septic shock
H. Bryant Nguyen, MD, MS, MBA, explored the case for retaining central venous pressure as a tool in assessing fluids in the treatment of sepsis.
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Session to highlight identification and management of right ventricular failure
Jorge Velazco, MD, FCCP, will chair a Wednesday morning session on the basics of right ventricular failure pathophysiology, medical treatment, echocardiographic evaluation, and advanced management with mechanical circulatory support.
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Panelists outline ways to promote, preserve APP strengths in the ICU
William Bender, MD, MPH, said APPs play an important role as local experts in their units, preserving and passing on institutional culture and procedures in the daily continuity of 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.
