Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Fatal cerebral edema in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: A case series.
Unlike patients with acute liver failure, patients with cirrhosis are not traditionally thought to be at risk for developing cerebral edema. In the largest case series to date, we document clinical characteristics of cirrhotic patients who develop cerebral edema. ⋯ ACLF patients with neurological decompensation exhibit distinct clinical changes. Noninvasive bedside techniques may serve as surrogate measures for ICP.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Meta AnalysisTemperature control in critically ill patients with fever: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Fever is frequently encountered in ICU. It is unclear if targeted temperature control is beneficial in critically ill patients with suspected or confirmed infection. We conducted a systemic review and meta-analysis to answer this question. ⋯ Antipyretic therapy effectively reduces temperature in non-neurocritical ill patients but does not reduce mortality or impact other outcomes.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
Meta AnalysisClassification and differential effectiveness of goal-directed hemodynamic therapies in surgical patients: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To investigate the most effective goal-directed hemodynamic therapy (GDHT) in surgical patients. ⋯ PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020159978.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2021
ReviewTelemedicine in the intensive care unit: A vehicle to improve quality of care?
The high demand for intensive care, which is predicted to further increase in the future, is contrasted by a shortage of trained intensivists and specialized nurses. Telemedicine has been heralded as a promising solution. ⋯ In a new model of telemedicine for the ICU, telemedicine could be used to increase adherence to best practice guidelines and indicators of process quality. Further, indicators of process quality, functional outcomes and quality of life measures should be incorporated in the evaluation of outcomes, as patients frequently value those higher than mere survival.