Newsletter 338 | June 3rd 2018
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Welcome to the 338th Critical Care Reviews Newsletter, bringing you the best critical care research and open access articles from across the medical literature over the past seven days.
The highlights of this week's edition are the publication of the protocols and statistical analyses of the ICU-ROX and TARGET trials, two of the major multi-centre studies being discussed at #CCR19. The are also many other great articles to read, including observational studies on ICU admissions for sepsis or pneumonia in Australia and New Zealand in 2017, outcomes in patients perceived as receiving excessive care, and community-acquired sepsis in European pediatric intensive care units; guidelines on Takotsubo syndrome, & cardiac and vascular surgery–associated acute kidney injury; narrative reviews on acute heart failure, the evidence base for fluid resuscitation, and mechanical CPR; plus a series of three editorials arguing the place of the Swan–Ganz catheter in contemporary critical care.
If you only have time to read one review article this week, try this one on the role of adrenaline in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This week's Topic of the Week is the pulmonary artery catheter, starting with a paper on alternatives to the Swan–Ganz catheter in tomorrow's Paper of the Day.
Research
- Abstract: Janssens. Nitric oxide for inhalation in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NOMI): a multicentre, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. European Heart Journal 2018;ehy232
- Abstract: Gaudino. Radial-Artery or Saphenous-Vein Grafts in Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery. N Engl J Med 2018;378:2069-2077
- Abstract: Caraceni. Long-term albumin administration in decompensated cirrhosis (ANSWER): an open-label randomised trial. Lancet 2018;epublished May 31st
- Full Text: Botha. Proportional assist ventilation versus pressure support ventilation in weaning ventilation: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Crit Care Resusc 2018;20(1):33-40
- Abstract: Hakim. Effect of therapeutic hypothermia on survival and neurological outcome in adults suffering cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Minerva Anestesiologica 2018;84(6):720-30
- Full Text: Li. Diaphragmatic ultrasonography for predicting ventilator weaning: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018;97(22):e10968
- Full Text: Chen. Effects of restrictive red blood cell transfusion on the prognoses of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Critical Care 2018;22:142
- Abstract: Martino. Steroids and Survival in Critically Ill Adult Patients: A Meta-analysis of 135 Randomized Trials. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018;epublished May 21st
- Abstract: Koster. Systematic overview and critical appraisal of meta‐analyses of interventions in intensive care medicine. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2018;epublished May 24th
- Full Text: Burrell. ICU Admissions for Sepsis or Pneumonia in Australia and New Zealand in 2017. N Engl J Med 2018; 378:2138-2139
- Full Text: Benoit. Outcome in patients perceived as receiving excessive care across different ethical climates: a prospective study in 68 intensive care units in Europe and the USA. Intensive Care Med 2018;epublished May 28th
- Full Text: Sánchez-Ramírez. Long-term use of selective digestive decontamination in an ICU highly endemic for bacterial resistance. Critical Care 2018;22:141
- Full Text: Boeddha. Mortality and morbidity in community-acquired sepsis in European pediatric intensive care units: a prospective cohort study from the European Childhood Life-threatening Infectious Disease Study (EUCLIDS). Critical Care 2018;22:143
- Abstract: Watson. Long-Term Outcomes after Protocolized Sedation versus Usual Care in Ventilated Pediatric Patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018;197(11):1457–1467
- Mackle. Protocol summary and statistical analysis plan for the intensive care unit randomised trial comparing two approaches to oxygen therapy (ICU-ROX). Crit Care Resusc 2018;20(1):22-32
- TARGET Investigators. Study protocol for the Augmented versus Routine Approach to Giving Energy Trial (TARGET). Crit Care Resusc 2018;20(1):6-14 | Appendix
- TARGET Investigators. Statistical analysis plan for the Augmented versus Routine Approach to Giving Energy Trial (TARGET). Crit Care Resusc 2018;20(1):15-21 | Appendix
Guidelines
- Cardiac and Vascular Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury: The 20th International Consensus Conference of the ADQI (Acute Disease Quality Initiative) Group. J Am Heart Assoc 2018;7:e008834
- International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part I): Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Criteria, and Pathophysiology. European Heart Journal 2018;ehy076
- International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part II): Diagnostic Workup, Outcome, and Management. European Heart Journal 2018;ehy077
Review Articles
Neurological
Circulatory
- Čerlinskaitė. Acute Heart Failure Management. Korean Circ J 2018;48(6):463-480
- Seccombe. What is the evidence base for fluid resuscitation in acute medicine? Clin Med 2018;18:225-230
- Poole. Mechanical CPR: Who? When? How? Critical Care 2018;22:140
- Gough. The role of adrenaline in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Critical Care 2018;22:139
- Vitin. Perioperative Stress-Induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy in Liver Transplant Recipients. The Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2018;4(2):56-63
- Matija. Do we need an individual approach to atrial fibrillation and adrenergic overload in the critically ill? SIGNA VITAE 2018;14(1):53-58
- Stucchi. Anemia and acute coronary syndrome: current perspectives. Vascular Health and Risk Management 2018;14:109—118
- Hermanides. Optimal pharmacological therapy in ST-elevation myocardial infarction—a review. Netherlands Heart Journal 2018;26(6):296–310
- Kikkert. Optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy for coronary artery disease. Netherlands Heart Journal 2018;26(6):321–333
- Jacobs. Optimal antithrombotic treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: triple therapy is too much! Netherlands Heart Journal 2018;26(6):334–340
- van Vugt. Periprocedural anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: Update on electrical cardioversion and ablation. Netherlands Heart Journal 2018;26(6):352–360
- Pisters. Optimal long-term antithrombotic management of atrial fibrillation: life cycle management. Netherlands Heart Journal 2018;26(6):311–320
Respiratory
- Tagami. Extravascular lung water measurements in acute respiratory distress syndrome: why, how, and when? Curr Opin Crit Care 2018;24(3):209-215
- Diaconu. Endotracheal Tube Biofilm and its Impact on the Pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. The Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2018;4(2):50-55
- Aloud. Average volume-assured pressure support. The Southwest respiratory and Critical care chronicles 2018;6(22):29–37
Gastrointestinal
Hepatobiliary
Renal
- Neyra. Risk Prediction Models for Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients: Opus in Progressu. Nephron 2018;epublished May 31st
- Fattah. Tubular Recovery after Acute Kidney Injury. Nephron 2018;epublished May 31st
- Patschan. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: Update on the Use of Crystalloids and Pharmacological Measures. Int J Nephrol 2018;2018:5727309
- Rangaswamy. Acute kidney injury and disease: Long‐Term consequences and management. Nephrology 2018;epublished May 27th
Haematological
Sepsis
- Yeoh. Echinocandins for management of invasive candidiasis in patients with liver disease and liver transplantation. Infection and Drug Resistance 2018;11:805-819
- Górski. Phage Therapy: Beyond Antibacterial Action. Front Med 2018;5:146
Trauma
Miscellaneous
- Smallwood. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): unnecessary gadgetry or evidence-based medicine? Clin Med 2018;18:219-224
- Prabhu. Is presumed consent an ethically acceptable way of obtaining organs for transplant? JICS 2018;epublished May 21st
- Kawasaki. Developments in the Role of Clinical Engineers in Blood Purification Therapy. Blood Purif 2018;46:136–142
- Lateef. Grace under pressure: Leadership in emergency medicine. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2018;11:73-9
Editorials
- Demiselle. Is there still a place for the Swan–Ganz catheter? Yes. Intensive Care Med 2018;epublished May 23rd
- Deane. The disconnect between nutrition guidelines and evidence: how much protein should I prescribe to this critically ill patient? Crit Care Resus 2018;20(1):3-4
- Rugină. Resistance to Antimicrobians – A Global Problem with Sectoral Resolution. The Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2018;4(2):47-49
Commentaries
- Shah. Big Data and Predictive Analytics. Recalibrating Expectations. JAMA 2018;epublished May 29th
- Wachter. Resolving the Productivity Paradox of Health Information Technology. A Time for Optimism. JAMA 2018;epublished May 29th
- Gates. Innovation for Pandemics. N Engl J Med 2018;epublished May 30th
- Throckmorton. The FDA and the Next Wave of Drug Abuse — Proactive Pharmacovigilance. N Engl J Med 2018;378:2069-2077
- Haug. Keeping Your Cool — Doing Ebola Research during an Emergency. N Engl J Med 2018;epublished May 23rd
- Esposito. Rhabdomyolysis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury. Am J Kidney Dis 2018;71(6):A12–A14
Meetings
CCR19
Belfast, 18-19th January 2019
SMACC Sydney
Sydney, 26-29th March 2019
Women in ICM
London, February 6th
CCH Journal
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. If you have an idea for a paper, and can say it in an engaging manner, please get in touch. We also need peer reviewers.
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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Until next week
Rob
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