Machine learning and deep learning models achieve a pooled AUROC of 0.913 for sepsis prediction
Machine learning models show high accuracy in predicting sepsis
This meta-analysis of 34 studies evaluated machine learning and deep learning models for sepsis prediction in hospitalized adults. The analy…
New data shows that machine learning and deep learning models can accurately predict sepsis in hospitalized adults to help manage care.
Self-management interventions for arteriovenous fistulas vary in duration, frequency, and theoretical framework
Self-Management Programs May Help Patients with Arteriovenous Fistulas
This scoping review of 15 studies examines self-management interventions for patients with arteriovenous fistulas undergoing hemodialysis. T…
New research looks at how self-management programs, including mobile apps and peer support, can help patients manage arteriovenous fistulas.
Multicomponent telehealth-based rehabilitation improves quality of life and reduces mortality in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure
Telehealth rehabilitation program improves outcomes for patients with respiratory failure
This randomized clinical trial of 1,916 adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring invasive mechanical ventilation found that…
A new telehealth program helps patients with severe respiratory failure stay on ventilators for fewer days and improves survival rates.
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increase in stroke risk
Sleep disorders significantly impact recovery for stroke patients
This narrative review examines the prevalence and impact of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in stroke patients. Th…
Up to 84% of stroke patients suffer from sleep disorders, which can hinder recovery and increase the risk of future strokes.
Admission hypoalbuminemia is associated with increased mortality and acute kidney injury in burn patients
Low Serum Albumin Linked to Higher Mortality in Burn Patients
This meta-analysis of 9 studies indicates that hypoalbuminemia on admission is significantly associated with increased mortality (OR 9.51) a…
Low serum albumin levels at the time of admission are linked to a higher risk of death and kidney damage in patients with burn injuries.
Impact of Heart Failure Medications and Ventilation on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Survival
Heart medications and ventilation linked to longer life in DMD
A meta-analysis of over 13,000 patients reveals that home mechanical ventilation and heart failure medications significantly extend survival…
New data shows that home ventilation and specific heart medications are linked to longer lifespans for people with Duchenne muscular dystrop…
Standardized testing frameworks are needed to improve safety of 3D-printed surgical devices in austere environments
Review Evaluates Testing Methods for 3D-Printed Surgical Devices
This systematic review of 15 studies evaluates the methodologies used for 3D-printed surgical devices in austere environments. The review id…
New research looks at how 3D-printed surgical tools are tested for use in remote areas like military zones and space exploration.
Impact of Pre-Weaning Fluid Balance on Success Rates in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Positive fluid balance linked to higher risk of weaning failure
A meta-analysis of 13,665 patients indicates that positive 24-hour pre-weaning fluid balance correlates with increased rates of weaning fail…
Patients on ventilators may face a higher risk of weaning failure if they have a positive fluid balance before the weaning process begins.
Early vasopressin initiation in septic shock shows mixed mortality outcomes across different study designs
Early Vasopressin Initiation May Help Patients with Septic Shock
This meta-analysis of 15 studies evaluates early vasopressin initiation in adults with septic shock. While observational studies suggest low…
Early use of vasopressin in septic shock patients may link to better outcomes, though results vary significantly depending on the type of st…
Pantoprazole Benefits COVID-19 ICU Patients Without Raising Mortality
Trial shows pantoprazole helps prevent gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID patients
In critically ill COVID-19 patients, pantoprazole reduced GI bleeding without increasing mortality, though infection itself worsened outcome…
A study of critically ill patients shows that the medication pantoprazole helps prevent serious stomach bleeding in those with COVID-19.
Serum lactate levels associated with 1.40 odds of unfavorable neurobehavioral outcome in pediatric cardiac arrest
Serum Lactate Levels May Help Predict Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest
This secondary analysis of an RCT involving 213 pediatric patients following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest found that higher serum lactate …
Higher serum lactate levels in children following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are linked to poorer neurological outcomes and higher morta…
Volume-controlled mechanical ventilation shows no difference in ROSC compared to manual ventilation in cardiac arrest
Trial results show no difference between mechanical and manual ventilation
This meta-analysis of 13 articles, including 6 randomized trials and 7 non-randomized studies, found no significant difference in return of …
New data shows that using a machine to provide volume-controlled ventilation does not improve survival rates for patients in cardiac arrest.
All Emergency Medicine Articles
- Machine learning and deep learning models achieve a pooled AUROC of 0.913 for sepsis prediction
- Self-management interventions for arteriovenous fistulas vary in duration, frequency, and theoretical framework
- Multicomponent telehealth-based rehabilitation improves quality of life and reduces mortality in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure
- Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increase in stroke risk
- Admission hypoalbuminemia is associated with increased mortality and acute kidney injury in burn patients
- Impact of Heart Failure Medications and Ventilation on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Survival
- Standardized testing frameworks are needed to improve safety of 3D-printed surgical devices in austere environments
- Serum lactate levels associated with 1.40 odds of unfavorable neurobehavioral outcome in pediatric cardiac arrest
- Pantoprazole Benefits COVID-19 ICU Patients Without Raising Mortality
- Early vasopressin initiation in septic shock shows mixed mortality outcomes across different study designs
- Bystander CPR increases 30-day survival odds by 50% in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- Impact of Pre-Weaning Fluid Balance on Success Rates in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
- Early Feeding in VLBW Infants Safe, Cuts Sepsis Risk
- Volume-controlled mechanical ventilation shows no difference in ROSC compared to manual ventilation in cardiac arrest
- Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation Improves Sputum Clearance in Ventilated ICU Adults
- Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio shows 83.9% sensitivity and 83.9% specificity distinguishing dengue from COVID-19
- Lumbar puncture identifies subarachnoid blood while CT angiography facilitates rapid vascular assessment in SAH
- Stem cell-derived exosomes facilitate cutaneous wound healing and attenuate scarring via signaling pathway modulation
- Butyrylcholinesterase activity predicts in-hospital mortality in critically ill adults with sepsis
- Risk prediction models demonstrate good performance for identifying patients at risk of postherpetic neuralgia
- Ultrasound-indicated cerclage most consistently benefits high-risk singleton pregnancies with prior spontaneous preterm birth
- Evaluating Carbocisteine and Hypertonic Saline for Management of Acute Respiratory Failure
- COVID-19 pandemic associated with lower screening participation and higher mortality in colorectal cancer patients
- Physical rehabilitation improves muscle strength and reduces ICU-acquired weakness in critically ill adults
- Chinese stroke policy shows three-stage progression toward system-embedded and quality-oriented governance structures
- Alexithymia and interoceptive disturbances show consistent links with functional neurological disorder
- Syringe pump alarm misinterpretation can lead to local anesthetic overdose in patients with acute pancreatitis
- Telemedicine Intervention Impacts Spontaneous Breathing Trial Frequency and Ventilation Duration
- Expert consensus recommends universal screening and oral iron therapy for pediatric iron deficiency anemia
- Short mechanical ventilation after successful spontaneous breathing trials may reduce reintubation risk in critically ill adults
- Large language models offer potential benefits and significant challenges for emergency medicine education
- STR genotyping confirms gestational origin of pelvic choriocarcinoma, guiding risk score revision
- Tachypnoea at 60 breaths per minute increases odds of mortality in infants with sepsis
- Hyperphosphatemia is associated with increased ICU and hospital mortality in adult intensive care patients
- Role-modeling video prebriefing improves metacognition and ALS performance among novice ward nurses
- High MAP target of 77 mmHg reduces pulmonary vascular resistance in OHCA survivors
- IgM-enriched immunoglobulin shows directionally favorable but statistically inconclusive results for short-term mortality in sepsis
- Plasma ANXA3 shows superior predictive accuracy for sepsis compared to PCT, IL-6, and SOFA
- Levetiracetam lowers early seizure risk versus phenytoin after neurosurgery, but evidence is weak
- Skin perfusion parameters Mottling Score, CRT, and PPI correlate with higher mortality in sepsis patients
- Sepsis-induced neuromuscular dysfunction affects 60% of ICU adults, pooled meta-analysis finds
- Mechanical CPR does not show statistically significant difference from manual CPR for chest injuries
- Preventive medicine training gaps persist in field epidemiology and emergency response after COVID-19
- Sensory stimulation reduces delirium incidence and duration in ICU patients across meta-analyzed trials
- PEEP Valve in Bag-Valve-Mask CPR for Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
- Efficacy of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Hemorrhagic Shock
- PPI Guided Fluid Resuscitation Reduces Incidence of Acute Skin Failure in Critically Ill Patients
- Bleeding, sepsis, and liver impairment each independently raise thrombocytopenia risk in ICU patients
- Miller pyramid based HeartCode BLS teaching improves theoretical knowledge and CPR skills in nursing students
- Sanjad–Sakati syndrome requires urgent calcium correction, airway stabilization, and lifelong vitamin D therapy
- D-dimer shows moderate diagnostic potential for ruling out deep vein thrombosis after total joint arthroplasty
- Flow-controlled expiration (FLEX) significantly improves arterial oxygenation in horses compared to volume-controlled ventilation
- Manual pressure augmentation did not improve survival to hospital discharge in shockable OHCA
- Hyperoxygenation target (PaO2: 100-150 mmHg) reduces 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis
- Standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves survival rates in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool shows high content validity and excellent inter-rater reliability
- Higher mechanical power correlates with increased mortality in critically ill patients on invasive ventilation
- Frailty is associated with higher mortality and poorer neurological outcomes in patients with cardiac arrest
- Base excess shows 85.8% sensitivity and 82.9% specificity for neonatal sepsis diagnosis in meta-analysis
- Minimally invasive pulse wave analysis exceeds 30% error threshold for cardiac output and index
- CT-assessed sarcopenia combined with inflammatory markers predicts higher mortality in critically ill and COVID-19 patients
- Multimodal neuromuscular training reduces ACL injury risk and improves performance in adolescent volleyball players
- Elevated HMGB1 levels correlate with sepsis diagnosis and increased mortality risk in adult patients
- Branching-scenario games may improve equity in end-of-life care education through equity-by-design implementation
- Hypertension-frailty research surges after 2015, led by US, China, Italy in bibliometric analysis
- SLE patients have a 2- to 3-fold higher risk of intracerebral hemorrhage compared to non-SLE populations
- Deep learning pipeline detects vertebral fractures with 92.6% sensitivity and 95.8% specificity in older adults during routine CT scans
- Women critically ill adults on EEG have higher intracranial hemorrhage and seizure discharge rates than men
- AI dental reports match human readability but need standardized evaluation before routine clinical implementation
- Gut microbiota modulation offers insights for heat stroke prevention and treatment in clinical practice
- ECMO cannulation by intensivists shows 2% per cannula and 5% per patient complication rates in a meta-analysis of 12 studies
- Dengue vaccines lower viremia rates and hemorrhagic fever risk compared to placebo in a meta-analysis of 175434 participants
- Immunomodulatory therapies showed no mortality benefit or neurological harm in 2605 adults after cardiac arrest
- Initial intraosseous access shows no survival benefit over intravenous access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- Neurostimulation therapies improve swallowing function in acutely ill patients with a standardized mean difference of -0.74
- Interleukin-7 therapy improves lymphocyte counts in sepsis and COVID-19 patients
- Carbon-plated shoes show minimal biomechanical impact in healthy adults
- ERAS protocols may reduce opioid use and shorten stays for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery
- Network meta-analysis ranks blood purification strategies for severe acute pancreatitis
- Ectopic thyroid carcinoma survival worsens with age over 50 years and chest or abdominal tumor location
- Ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed alteplase reduces early recurrence in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
- Early Physical Interventions Reduce ICU-Acquired Weakness Risk
- High mortality rates observed in community-acquired pneumonia patients within intensive care units across low- and middle-income regions
- Evidence summary on glycemic variability management in ICU patients with cerebral infarction
- Scoping review maps burden of diabetic emergencies in African healthcare settings
- Meta-analysis of remimazolam versus propofol in mechanically ventilated ICU patients
- Secondary analysis of 342 sepsis patients reveals limited diagnostic utility for serum biomarkers in invasive candidiasis diagnosis
- Intraosseous route for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest linked to lower outcomes than intravenous access
- Case report details fatal rupture of a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura in a trauma patient
- Conservative oxygen targets show no mortality difference in mechanically ventilated critically ill adults
- Endoscopic Guidance Does Not Reduce Complications in Tracheostomy
- Subprophylactic anti-Xa levels linked to higher venous thromboembolism risk in critically ill adults receiving low-molecular-weight heparin
- Case report and review highlights ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for metastatic breast cancer in a single patient
- Systematic Review of Injury Patterns in Ultimate Frisbee Athletes
- Early aggressive fluid resuscitation shows no difference in respiratory failure days in severe acute pancreatitis
- Sepsis survivors face high readmission, mortality, and long-term impairments
- Meta-analysis shows association between exclusive human milk and reduced mortality in gastroschisis
- Hospitalized children with HMPV infection had 28.0% severe CAP rates and higher risks of wheezing and co-infection
- POCUS and Laparoscopic Repair for Incarcerated Pediatric Direct Inguinal Hernia
- Hands-free carotid ultrasound improves ROSC detection in cardiac arrest
- Continuous glucose monitoring may reduce mortality and hypoglycemia in ICU patients compared to point of care testing
- Selective decontamination of the digestive tract reduces hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated ICU adults
- Pressure-controlled ventilation reduces peak airway pressure in scoliosis surgery
- Higher Intraoperative Mechanical Power Linked to Impaired Oxygenation and Pulmonary Complications After Orthopedic Surgery
- Hypophosphatemia during KRT linked to fewer ventilator-free days in critically ill patients
- Feasibility trial protocol for ultrasonography-guided therapeutic pleural drainage in ICU patients with pleural effusion and respiratory failure
- ICU CogHab cognitive rehabilitation feasibility study in ICU survivors with cognitive impairment
- Non-routine GRV monitoring does not increase feeding intolerance in ventilated adults
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of arterial catheter failure rates in adult critical care settings
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin diagnostic accuracy in community-acquired bacteraemia
- Meta-analysis finds dietary fibre reduces metabolic endotoxemia and inflammatory cytokines
- Large language models show varying accuracy for data extraction in sepsis guidelines
- Federated analytics platform deployment supports cross-border stroke research without reported clinical outcome data
- Umbrella review of 17 reviews on NTS assessment tools in healthcare settings
- Immediate coronary angiography does not alter 30-day mortality in OHCA survivors without ST elevation
- Systematic review of 68 articles shows systemic factors drive 51% of coal industry occupational accident risks
- Machine learning models for predicting emergency department outcomes and routing
- Conservative fluid management shows no difference in tissue perfusion or kidney injury in critically ill adults
- General Anesthesia Associated With Increased Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk Compared to Neuraxial Anesthesia in Cesarean Deliveries
- Prospective observational study of inflammatory mediators in adult ED patients with suspected infection
- Case report reviews modified TCM use in recurrent gestational thrombocytopenia with improved platelet counts
- Low-use wrist-strap restraint strategy did not improve days free of delirium or coma compared with high-use strategy in mechanically ventilated adults
- Pilot study of fluoxetine and calcium in musculoskeletal trauma victims showed no measurable benefit
- Systematic review outlines EPI-DOM framework for assessing welfare in tilapia across laboratory and production systems
- Systematic review evaluates NLP models for triage accuracy against human triage in outpatient specialist referrals
- FirstCPR cluster randomised trial process evaluation finds leadership and champions drive community BLS uptake
- Corticosteroids reduce short-term and long-term mortality in adult sepsis patients according to a systematic review
- Simplified ventilator built from automotive parts delivered tidal volumes up to 600 mL in severe lung disease models
- Thiamin supplementation associated with reduced mortality in septic shock patients
- Higher plasma potassium levels associate with increased 30-day mortality in ED patients
- A 1-hour sepsis bundle is associated with reduced short-term mortality compared to non-bundle care in a meta-analysis of 4435 patients
- Immune dysregulation score predicts mortality and identifies hydrocortisone responders in community-acquired pneumonia
- Diaphragm ultrasound combined with D-RSBI predicts weaning outcomes in neurocritical patients on mechanical ventilation
- Neuropsychiatric documentation varies widely in adult ED patients with behavioral health complaints requiring clearance
- CytoSorb hemoadsorption shows no benefit and potential harm in small septic shock trial
- AI applications in acute care showed potential but face significant implementation challenges
- Mini-review examines MRSA-influenza co-infection pathogenesis and adjunctive therapies
- EMG provides diagnostic and therapeutic guidance for patients with cervical dystonia
- Retrospective study describes injury patterns and tetanus vaccination practices in Hangzhou trauma patients
- Mini-review examines operational definitions for precision perioperative AI applications
- Early supplemental parenteral nutrition may reduce ventilation time and ICU stay in older underfed ICU patients
- Meta-analysis identifies clinical signs associated with sepsis and mortality in young infants
- Neostigmine infusion in septic shock linked to lower TNF-alpha and 28-day mortality in single-center RCT
- Socioeconomic factors associated with increased mortality in adults with sepsis or septic shock
- Video call-assisted dispatcher guidance improves CPR quality metrics in simulation study of untrained students
- Nurse-led sedation protocols reduce mortality and delirium in mechanically ventilated ICU patients
- Early nutritional support nursing interventions reduce mechanical ventilation and hospital stay in critical cardiac surgery patients
- In adult ED encounters, clinician engagement with EHR-based SDOH data was rare but higher in opioid use disorder cases
- Prehospital point-of-care blood gas analysis associated with higher ambulatory treatment and admission rates in adult EMS patients
- Video laryngoscopes improve success rates and reduce dental compression compared with direct laryngoscopes in pediatric cardiac arrest simulations
- Multi-component environmental control intervention shows feasibility for sleep promotion in ventilated ICU patients
- Meta-analysis finds diaphragmatic atrophy and weakness in critically ill patients on ventilation or with sepsis
- Liposomal bupivacaine, nerve blocks compared to lidocaine for skin graft donor site pain in burn patients
- Supraglottic airway versus endotracheal intubation shows no overall survival benefit in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- PDCA Cycle Intervention Improves Critical Value Management Rate in Primary Healthcare Institutions
- Network meta-analysis finds PMX and HA 330 blood purification may reduce mortality in severe septic shock
- Testosterone gel fails to normalize serum levels in critically ill ICU patients in pilot RCT
- Remimazolam infusion associated with easier mask ventilation than propofol during anaesthesia induction
- Higher baseline chondroitin sulfate predicts greater mortality benefit from restrictive fluid strategy in sepsis
- VR and in-person sepsis simulation show similar skill outcomes in medical student pilot study
- Serum procalcitonin shows moderate accuracy for sepsis diagnosis in critically ill ICU patients
- NIRS-measured cerebral oxygen saturation predicts ROSC and neurological outcomes in adult cardiac arrest
- Inspiratory muscle training shows no clear effect on physical function in critically ill adults on mechanical ventilation
- Balanced salt solution in pediatric septic shock linked to lower AKI and RRT rates versus normal saline