Newsletter 157 / December 7th 2014

 

Welcome

Welcome to the 157th Critical Care Reviews Newsletter, bringing you the best critical care research published in the past week, plus a wide range of free full text review articles, guidelines, commentaries, editorials, study critiques, correspondence and case reports from hundreds of clinical and scientific journals. It's another great newsletter, packed full of interesting articles, the highlights are of which are a RCT comparing normonatraemic with hyponatraemic maintanence fluids in children, an observational study investigating adrenaline use in cardiac arrest, a guideline on mobilizing mechanically ventilated patients, plus review papers on fluid resuscitation, mechanical ventilation in ARDS and interpreting p values. There are two superb series of papers, one on haemorrhage and blood transfusion from Anaesthesia and the other on mechanical cardiac support from Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Recently made open access articles from the major journals are added to the first newsletter of every month, with 27 excellent articles included. If you only have time for one paper try this paper on "Rethinking Antioxidants in the Intensive Care Unit."

This week's Topic of the Week is subarachnoid haemorrhage, starting with a general paper on the management of this condition in tomorrow's Paper of the Day.

 

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Upcoming Meetings

Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2015

It's just 7 weeks until the Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2015, on Friday January 23rd, reviewing the hottest critical care trials of 2014. The programme is available and online registration is open. With a global array of speakers, including the chief investigators for some of the biggest studies of the past 12 months, this is one of the most contemporary meetings around. Register early and don't miss out. Please feel free to contact me if you're thinking about making the trip - it would be great to hear from you.

SMACC Chicago

The next SMACC conference will be held June 23rd to 26th, in Chicago, USA. It's a conference like no other. Further details, including the programme and registration, are available on the SMACC website.

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Critical Care Horizons

Critical Care Horizons is a fresh new voice in the critical care literature, offering thought-provoking, cutting-edge commentary and opinion papers, plus state-of-the-art review articles. The journal is free to publish with and free to read, opening authorship opportunity to all. The energetic editorial board consists of a deliberate mix of clinicians active in social media and world renowned academics, all driven by a desire to improve the care we offer our patients, and operate without financial gain or incentive. A call for papers has been issued, so if you have something interesting to say, and can say it in an engaging manner, please get in touch. We also need peer reviewers. The first issue will be released in January 2015.

COI - I am the editor-in-chief of this new journal, but work in a voluntary capacity, as do all the editors.

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Research

Randomized Controlled Trials

• Abstract:  McNab. 140 mmol/L of sodium versus 77 mmol/L of sodium in maintenance intravenous fluid therapy for children in hospital (PIMS): a randomised controlled double-blind trial. Lancet 2014;epublished November 1st
• Abstract:  Zou. Enteral nutrition within 72 h after onset of acute pancreatitis vs delayed initiation. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;68:1288–1293

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Meta Analyses

• Abstract:  Neto. Incidence of mortality and morbidity related to postoperative lung injury in patients who have undergone abdominal or thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Respiratory Medicine 2014;2(12):1007-1015
  • Commentary:  Cypel. Lung injury after abdominal and thoracic surgery. Lancet Respiratory Medicine 2014;2(12):949-950
• Abstract:  Pasin. Dexmedetomidine Reduces the Risk of Delirium, Agitation and Confusion in Critically Ill Patients: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2014;28(6):1459-1466
• Full Text:  Jacob. The impact of hydroxyethyl starches in cardiac surgery – a meta-analysis. Critical Care 2014;18:656
• Abstract:  Riera-Mestre. Thrombolysis in hemodynamically stable patients with acute pulmonary embolism: A meta-analysis. Thromb Res 2014;134(6):1265-1271
• Abstract:  Bronicki. Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. J Pediatr 2014;epublished November 12th
• Full Text:  de Haan. Vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for infection, sepsis and mortality in the critically ill: systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Care 2014;18:660

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Observational Studies

• Abstract:  Dumas. Is Epinephrine During Cardiac Arrest Associated With Worse Outcomes in Resuscitated Patients? J Am Coll Cardiol 2014;64(22):2360
• Abstract:  Smekal. CPR-related injuries after manual or mechanical chest compressions with the LUCAS™ device: A multicentre study of victims after unsuccessful resuscitation. Resuscitation 2014;85(12):1708-1712
• Abstract:  Stammet. Bispectral Index to Predict Neurological Outcome Early After Cardiac Arrest. Resuscitation 2014;85(12):1674–1680
• Full Text:  Schmickl. Decision Support Tool for Differential Diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) vs Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (CPE): a Prospective Validation and Meta-Analysis. Critical Care 2014;18:659
• Full Text:  Bataille. Integrated Use of Bedside Lung Ultrasound and Echocardiography in Acute Respiratory Failure: A Prospective Observational Study in ICU. Chest 2014;146(6):1586-1593
• Abstract:  De Jong. Difficult intubation in obese patients: incidence, risk factors, and complications in the operating theatre and in intensive care units.  Br J Anaesth 2014;epublished November 27th
• Full Text:  Guarracino. Jugular vein distensibility predicts fluid responsiveness in septic patients. Critical Care 2014;18:647
• Abstract:  Needham. Timing of Low Tidal Volume Ventilation and ICU Mortality in ARDS: A Prospective Cohort Study.  Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2014;epublished December 5th

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Guidelines & Position Statements

• Hodgson. Expert consensus and recommendations on safety criteria for active mobilization of mechanically ventilated critically ill adults. Critical Care 2014;18:658
• Wijeysundera. Perioperative Beta Blockade in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review for the 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014;64(22):2406

 

Neurological

• Gill. Complications of the endovascular management of acute ischemic stroke. Vascular Health and Risk Management 2014;2014(10):675-681
• Botha. Hypertonic saline (HTS) versus standard (isotonic) fluid therapy for traumatic brain injuries: a systematic review. African Journal of Emergency Medicine 2014;4(4):188-194

Circulatory

• Lira. Choices in fluid type and volume during resuscitation: impact on patient outcomes. Annals of Intensive Care 2014;4:38
• Lund. High-dose erythropoietin for tissue protection. Eur J Clin Invest 2014;44(12):1230–1238
• Sanchez. Coronary Stent Evolution – From Pathology to Clinic. EMJ Int Cardiol 2014;1:107-116
• Cohn. Updated guidelines on cardiovascular evaluation before noncardiac surgery: A view from the trenches. Cleve Clin J Med 2014;81:742-751

Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Yarboro. Technique for minimizing and treating driveline infections. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):557-562
• Baronetto. VAD infections: the lead, the graft and the pump. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):505–506
• Harvey. Gastrointestinal bleed after left ventricular assist device implantation: incidence, management, and prevention. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):475–479
• Puehler. Mechanical circulatory support devices as destination therapy—current evidence. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):513–524
• Pawale. Technique for implantation of HeartMate II left ventricular assist device with concurrent mitral and tricuspid valve repair. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):532–534
• Tarzia. Implantation of the HeartWare HVAD: from full sternotomy to less invasive techniques. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):535–537
• Gerosa. Present and future perspectives on total artificial hearts. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):595-602
• Hiesinger. Ventricular assist device implantation in the elderly. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):570-572
• Cheng. Comparison of continuous-flow and pulsatile-flow left ventricular assist devices: is there an advantage to pulsatility? Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):573-581
• Tchantchaleishvili. Evolving strategies in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction-induced cardiogenic shock. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):606-611
• Houston. Preoperative patient optimization for mechanical circulatory support. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):626-629
• Torregrossa. SynCardia: the total artificial heart. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(6):612-620

Respiratory

• Neto. Recent advances in mechanical ventilation in patients without acute respiratory distress syndrome. F1000Prime Reports 2014;6:11
• Adir. Lung injury related to extreme environments. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:416-426
• Esquinas. Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in high-risk pulmonary infections: a clinical review. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:427-438
• Naeije. The right ventricle in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:476-487
• Corris. Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension: treatment options and the bridge to transplantation. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:488-497
• Sitbon. Connective tissue disease associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension: management of a patient with severe haemodynamic impairment. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:505-509
• Zompatori. Number 3 in the Series “Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome“: Overview of current lung imaging in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Eur Respir Rev 2014;23:519-530

Nutrition

• Cox. Enteral Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in Adult Critical Care Patients. Crit Care Nurse December 2014;34:15-27

Hepatobiliary

•  Dharel. Definition and Nomenclature of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology 2014;epublished November 28th

Renal

• Honoré. What Do We Know About Steroids Metabolism and ‘PK/PD Approach' in AKI and CKD Especially While on RRT - Current Status in 2014. Blood Purif 2014;38:154-157
• Shum. Risks and benefits of citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy. Hong Kong Med J 2014;epublished December 5th

Endocrine

• Gardner. The benefits of tight glycemic control in critical illness: Sweeter than assumed?. Indian J Crit Care Med 2014;18:807-13

Haematological

• Kavanagh. Management of hemolytic uremic syndrome. F1000Prime Reports 2014;6:119

Anaesthesia Supplement

• Green. Modern banking, collection, compatibility testing and storage of blood and blood components. Anaesthesia 2015;70:3–e2
• Shah. Evidence and triggers for the transfusion of blood and blood products. Anaesthesia 2015;70:10–e3
• Clevenger. Pre-operative anaemia. Anaesthesia 2015;70:20–e8
• Orlov. The pathophysiology and consequences of red blood cell storage. Anaesthesia 2015;70:29–e12
• Hart. Red cell transfusion and the immune system. Anaesthesia 2015;70:38–e16
• Royston. The current place of aprotinin in the management of bleeding. Anaesthesia 2015;70:46–e17
• Hunt. The current place of tranexamic acid in the management of bleeding. Anaesthesia 2015;70:50–e18
• Gill. Practical management of major blood loss. Anaesthesia 2015;70:54–e20
• van Veen. Management of peri-operative anti-thrombotic therapy. Anaesthesia 2015;70:58–e23
• Fowler. Laboratory monitoring of haemostasis. Anaesthesia 2015;70:68–e24
• Mallett. Point-of-care monitoring of haemostasis. Anaesthesia 2015;70:73–e26
• Collis. Haemostatic management of obstetric haemorrhage. Anaesthesia 2015;70:78–e28
• Besser. Haemostatic management of cardiac surgical haemorrhage. Anaesthesia 2015;70:87–e31
• Cap. The pathogenesis of traumatic coagulopathy. Anaesthesia 2015;70:96–e34
• Schöchl. Management of traumatic haemorrhage – the European perspective. Anaesthesia 2015;70:102–e37
• Dutton. Management of traumatic haemorrhage – the US perspective. Anaesthesia 2015;70:108–e38
• Mensah. Surgery in patients with inherited bleeding disorders. Anaesthesia 2015;70:112–e40
• Retter. The management of abnormal haemostasis in the ICU. Anaesthesia 2015;70:121–e41
  • Editorial:  Bailey. Blood – the most important humour?. Anaesthesia 2015;70:1–e1

Sepsis

• Tosh. What Clinicians Should Know About the 2014 Ebola Outbreak. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2014;89(12):1710-1717
• Brizendine. Ebola virus: Questions, answers, and more questions. Cleve Clin J Med 2014;81:729-735
  • Commentary:  Mandell. Ebola—lessons still to be learned. Cleve Clin J Med 2014;81:708
• Chemaly. The role of the healthcare environment in the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms: update on current best practices for containment. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Diseases 2014;2:79
• Annane. Cognitive decline after sepsis. Lancet Respiratory Medicine 2014;epublished November 28th
• Lee. Use of cephalosporins in patients with immediate penicillin hypersensitivity: cross-reactivity revisited. Hong Kong Med J 2014;20(5):428–36

Trauma

• Samra. Challenges in management of blast injuries in Intensive Care Unit: Case series and review. Indian J Crit Care Med 2014;18:814-8
• Wang. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy applied research in traumatic brain injury: from mechanisms to clinical investigation. Medical Gas Research 2014;4:18
• Karmy-Jones. Western Trauma Association Critical Decisions in Trauma: Penetrating chest trauma. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 2014;77(6):994-1002

Paediatrics

• Gandolfo. Mechanical circulatory support in pediatrics. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2014;3(5):507-512

Miscellaneous

• Azoulay. Involvement of ICU families in decisions: fine-tuning the partnership. Annals of Intensive Care 2014;4:37 

Non-Clinical Review Articles

• Myles. Ethical and scientific considerations for patient enrollment into concurrent clinical trials. Trials 2014;15:470
• Colquhoun. An investigation of the false discovery rate and the misinterpretation of p-values. R Soc Open Sci 2014;1:140216  (HT:  ‏@iceman_ex)

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Basic Science Review Articles

• Arohan. Distal Convoluted Tubule. CJASN 2014;9(12):2147-2163
• Maron. Emerging hemodynamic signatures of the right heart (Third International Right Heart Failure Summit, part 2). Pulmonary Circulation 2014;4(4):705-716
• Kang. A new approach to the dynamics of oxygen capture by the human lung. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2014;epublished November 7th

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Recently Made Open Access

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Review Articles

• Jain. Rethinking Antioxidants in the Intensive Care Unit. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2013;188(11):1283-1285
• Gattinoni. Prone Position in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Rationale, Indications, and Limits. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2013;188(11):1286-1293

Chest

Review Articles     

• Mallory. Octreotide: A Drug Often Used in the Critical Care Setting but Not Well Understood. Chest 2013;144(6):1937-1945
• Narula. A Patient With Acute COPD Exacerbation and Shock. Chest 2013;144(6):e1-e3

Critical Care

Review Articles

• López-Collazo. Pathophysiology of endotoxin tolerance: mechanisms and clinical consequences. Critical Care 2013;17:242
• Chiumello. Lung imaging in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients - an update. Critical Care 2014;17:243
• Li. Ethics and end-of-life care for critically ill patients in China. Critical Care 2014;17:244
• Oppersma. Noninvasive ventilation and the upper airway: should we pay more attention? Critical Care 2014;17:245

Anesthesia & Analgesia

Review Articles

• Dumont. Closed-Loop Control of Anesthesia: A Primer for Anesthesiologists. Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1130–1138Goldhaber-Fiebert. Implementing Emergency Manuals: Can Cognitive Aids Help Translate Best Practices for Patient Care During Acute Events? Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1149–1161
  • Editorial:  Miller. Closed-Loop Systems in Anesthesia: Reality or Fantasy? Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1039–1041
• Marshall. The Use of Cognitive Aids During Emergencies in Anesthesia: A Review of the Literature. Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1162–1171
  • Editorial:  Gaba. Perioperative Cognitive Aids in Anesthesia: What, Who, How, and Why Bother? Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1033–1036
• Tobin. A Checklist for Trauma and Emergency Anesthesia. Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1178–1184
  • Editorial:  Augoustides. Much Ado About Checklists: Who Says I Need Them and Who Moved My Cheese? Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1037–1038

Commentary

• Bresson. Anesthesia, Sleep and Death: From Mythology to the Operating Room. Anesth Analg 2013;117(5):1257–1259

British Journal of Anaesthesia

Review Articles

• de Vasconcellos. Nitrous oxide: are we still in equipoise? A qualitative review of current controversies. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):877-885
• Landoni. Anaesthetic drugs and survival: a Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized trials in cardiac surgery. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):886-896
• Espitalier. Heterogeneity in meta-analyses of treatment of acute postoperative pain: a review. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):897-906

Editorials

• Knipe. Past, present, and future of ‘Do not attempt resuscitation’ orders in the perioperative period. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):861-863
• Schött. Bringing flow into haemostasis diagnostics. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):864-867
• Martin. Oxygen therapy in anaesthesia: the yin and yang of O₂. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(6):867-871

Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain

Review Articles

• Dinsmore. Traumatic brain injury: an evidence-based review of management. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13 (6):189-195
• Loh. Propofol infusion syndrome. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13(6):200-202
• Iqbal. Ethico-legal considerations of teaching. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13(6):203-207
• Goddard. Unintended awareness and monitoring of depth of anaesthesia. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13(6):213-217
• Tan. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13(6):218-223
• Bonner. Initial management of acute spinal cord injury. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2013;13(6):224-231

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I hope you find these links useful.

Until next week

Rob

 

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