World journal of critical care medicine
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World J Crit Care Med · Jan 2021
Multicentered prospective investigator initiated study to evaluate the clinical outcomes with extracorporeal cytokine adsorption device (CytoSorb®) in patients with sepsis and septic shock.
Sepsis is a severe clinical syndrome related to the host response to infection. The severity of infections is due to an activation cascade that will lead to an auto amplifying cytokine production: The cytokine storm. Hemoadsorption by CytoSorb® therapy is a new technology that helps to address the cytokine storm and to regain control over various inflammatory conditions. ⋯ CytoSorb® might be an effective adjuvant therapy in stabilizing sepsis and septic shock patients. However, it is advisable to start the therapy at an early stage (preferably within 24 h after onset of septic shock).
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World J Crit Care Med · Dec 2020
National preparedness survey of pediatric intensive care units with simulation centers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus disease pandemic caught many pediatric hospitals unprepared and has forced pediatric healthcare systems to scramble as they examine and plan for the optimal allocation of medical resources for the highest priority patients. There is limited data describing pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) preparedness and their health worker protections. ⋯ A substantial proportion of surveyed PICUs reported on large changes in their preparedness and training efforts before and during the pandemic. PICUs implemented broad strategies including modifications to staffing, PPE usage, workflow, and clinical practice, while using simulation as the preferred training modality. Further research is needed to advance the level of preparedness, support staff assuredness, and support deep learning about which preparedness actions were effective and what lessons are needed to improve PICU care and staff protection for the next COVID-19 patient waves.
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World J Crit Care Med · Jun 2020
Critical care practice in India: Results of the intensive care unit need assessment survey (ININ2018).
A diverse country like India may have variable intensive care units (ICUs) practices at state and city levels. ⋯ In this large, national, semi-structured, need-assessment survey, the need for improved manpower including; in-house intensivists, and decreasing patient-to-nurse ratios was evident. Sepsis was the most common diagnosis and quality and research initiatives to decrease sepsis mortality and ICU length of stay could be prioritized. Additionally, subsequent surveys can focus on digital infrastructure for standardized care and efficient resource utilization and enhancing compliance with existing protocols.
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World J Crit Care Med · Jan 2020
Experience with hemoadsorption (CytoSorb®) in the management of septic shock patients.
Cytokines and inflammatory mediators are the hallmarks of sepsis. Extracorporeal cytokine hemoadsorption devices are the newer clinical support system to overcome the cytokine storm during sepsis. ⋯ CytoSorb® is a safe and well tolerated rescue therapy option in patients with septic shock. However, early (preferably within < 48 h after onset of septic shock) initiation could result in better clinical outcomes. Further randomized trials are needed to define the potential benefits of this new treatment modality.
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World J Crit Care Med · Nov 2019
Assessment of quadriceps muscle thickness using bedside ultrasonography by nurses and physicians in the intensive care unit: Intra- and inter-operator agreement.
Data regarding the agreement among multiple operators for measurement of quadriceps muscle thickness by bedside ultrasonography (USG) are sparse. ⋯ USG measurement of quadriceps muscle thickness was not dependent on clinical experience, supporting training for nurses in it.