Critical Care
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Retrospective study confirms RSV, flu significantly increase hospitalization risk in pediatric patients
The study showed that children with comorbidities are at the highest risk, with a fivefold increase in severe outcomes.
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Updated sepsis guidelines balance rapid treatment initiation, antibiotic stewardship
In some cases, the new recommendations support treatment initiation before a patient reaches the hospital, while allowing flexibility in other cases to delay treatment until a sepsis diagnosis is confirmed.
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Small trial shows lower ARDS rate, mortality with sivelestat following cardiopulmonary bypass
Nicholas Villalobos, MD, said that while sivelestat may not represent a single solution for ARDS, evidence that it can temper the inflammatory cascade is positive.
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Advancing excellence: Why I pursued the CHEST CCAPP certification
The CCAPP certification demonstrates not only competence but also commitment to patients, teams, and the profession.
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Study supports early TB therapy to reduce sepsis mortality in HIV
The ATLAS team of researchers said that because typical sepsis treatment does not target TB, clinicians should consider immediate TB treatment for people with HIV-related sepsis.
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RSV hospitalization increases cardiorespiratory event, COPD exacerbation risk
Caihua Liang, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth Begier, MD, discuss the importance of prevention in light of data showing elevated risk for up to 180 days following the acute infection.
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Navigating AI’s emerging role in critical care
AI tools like OpenEvidence are changing the way critical care clinicians learn, study, and practice medicine in the ICU setting.
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Beyond the blueprint: Early outcomes from the CHEST Critical Care APP certification exam
The 2025 exam tells a clear story: APPs are seeking meaningful validation, value lifelong learning, and want credentials that reflect the realities of modern critical care.
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De-escalating antibiotics proves safe for patients with community-onset sepsis
Ashwin B. Gupta, MD, addresses lingering clinician hesitancy surrounding the de-escalation of antibiotics for adults hospitalized for community-onset sepsis.
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Practice-changing updates in neurocritical care
Review practice-changing updates in neurocritical care, including the risk of pneumonia in patients with ABI who are mechanically ventilated, the use of prophylactic antibiotics, how to extubate patients with ABI, and more.
