Prone Positioning Use Surged During Pandemic, Declined Post-COVID
A North American study reveals a significant increase in prone positioning for hypoxemic patients during the pandemic, followed by a notable decrease.
AI Algorithm Continuously Monitors Inspiratory Muscle Effort, Patient-Ventilator Synchrony
A new AI algorithm offers a noninvasive, real-time method for assessing inspiratory muscle pressure and detecting dyssynchronies in mechanically…
Helicopter Transport Expands ECPR Access for Rural Refractory Cardiac Arrest
A HEMS-facilitated ECPR pathway safely extends advanced resuscitation to rural areas, maintaining neurologic outcomes comparable to ground transport.
Higher Rocuronium Dose Linked to Increased First-Attempt Intubation Success in ICU
A secondary analysis suggests that rocuronium doses above 1.2 mg/kg improve intubation success in critically ill ICU patients.
ABCDEF Bundle Does Not Reduce Delirium, Improves Specific Quality of Life Domain
A randomized trial in Australian ICU patients found no delirium reduction with the ABCDEF bundle, but noted better 90-day 'usual activities' scores.
Micropipette-Guided Administration Delivers Analgesics to Mouse Brains
A less invasive method for administering carprofen and buprenorphine in mice achieves therapeutic brain levels, particularly for buprenorphine.
Tranexamic Acid Efficacy Varies by Breast Procedure Type
A retrospective cohort study clarifies which breast surgeries benefit from tranexamic acid for hematoma prevention.
POGO Score Shows Limited Diagnostic Value in Pediatric Videolaryngoscopy
A study of 904 pediatric intubations found the POGO score performed poorly in classifying difficult airways and predicting adverse events.
Heparin Dosing, ACT Monitoring Not Linked to Improved Outcomes After LEB
A large study suggests routine activated clotting time monitoring during lower extremity bypass may not improve patient outcomes.
Bupivacaine-Dexamethasone TAP Blocks Reduce LOS, Opioid Use in DIEP Flap Patients
A retrospective study suggests bupivacaine with dexamethasone improves early pain control and shortens hospital stay after DIEP flap breast reconstruc
Brepocitinib 30 mg Improves Dermatomyositis Symptoms and Reduces Glucocorticoid Need
A phase 3 trial shows that once-daily oral brepocitinib 30 mg significantly improves disease activity and allows for glucocorticoid tapering in adults
Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery
A stepped-wedge trial shows that while site-level ERP implementation may not reduce length of stay, patient-level adherence does.