Mechanical ventilation is a critical aspect of care in the ICU. It supports patients who are unable to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation on their own, such as those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, sepsis, or trauma. It also ensures adequate gas exchange when a patient’s natural breathing is impaired and allows...
READ MOREElectronic medical records and artificial intelligence have facilitated big data research, but challenges remain in developing meaningful machine learning models. This review provides key information on open-access perioperative and intensive care datasets and data management tools. With the adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)...
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READ MORETracheostomies are widely performed for a variety of reasons in the ICU. This article outlines the process of transitioning from critical care to the community with proactive management by a multidisciplinary team to wean patients from the ventilator and from the tracheostomy. Introduction Approximately 10-20% of patients in the...
READ MORENon-invasive ventilation is extensively employed in the management of acute hypoxaemic and hypercapnic respiratory failure, offering a potential means to circumvent intubation in carefully selected patients under vigilant supervision. Non-Invasive Ventilation Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) represents a respiratory support strategy...
READ MOREA Free Ventilator Simulator in Your Pocket The Hamilton Medical VenTrainer App offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to transform their mobile devices or computers into powerful ventilator simulators by providing hands-on knowledge in a safe and controlled environment. 360° Interactive Animation...
READ MOREAbionic, an innovative medical diagnostics company specialising in rapid early detection technologies, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IVD CAPSULE PSP test. Abionic, an emerging medical diagnostics company focused on rapid early detection technologies, received 510(k) clearance for...
READ MOREVasopressin timing, patient selection, optimal vasopressin use in septic shock, and potential mortality benefits in selected patient populations. Septic Shock Overview and Current Treatments Septic shock is a severe, life-threatening response to infection, characterised by systemic inflammation, tissue hypoperfusion, and persistent,...
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