Miller pyramid based HeartCode BLS teaching improves theoretical knowledge and CPR skills in nursing students
New Teaching Model Improves CPR Skills for Nursing Students
This randomized controlled trial of 229 undergraduate nursing students found that the HeartCode BLS teaching model structured according to M…
A new structured teaching model significantly improves CPR skills, knowledge, and student satisfaction in nursing education.
Sanjad–Sakati syndrome requires urgent calcium correction, airway stabilization, and lifelong vitamin D therapy
Managing Emergency Care for Children with Sanjad-Sakati Syndrome
This narrative review synthesizes clinical features and management strategies for Sanjad–Sakati syndrome (SSS), a rare disorder characterize…
New clinical insights help doctors manage life-threatening calcium issues and long-term care for children with Sanjad-Sakati syndrome.
D-dimer shows moderate diagnostic potential for ruling out deep vein thrombosis after total joint arthroplasty
D-dimer test helps rule out dangerous blood clots after joint replacement
This meta-analysis of 7,123 patients evaluated the diagnostic performance of D-dimer for screening deep vein thrombosis following total join…
A new analysis of over 7,000 patients finds D-dimer blood test is moderately useful for ruling out deep vein thrombosis after hip or knee re…
Manual pressure augmentation did not improve survival to hospital discharge in shockable OHCA
Manual pressure during defibrillation does not improve cardiac arrest survival
This cluster-randomized controlled trial of 560 adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and a shockable rhythm found that manual pressure…
A trial involving 560 patients found that adding manual pressure during shocks did not improve survival rates for those in cardiac arrest.
Hyperoxygenation target (PaO2: 100-150 mmHg) reduces 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis
Higher oxygen targets may lower death rates for sepsis patients
This randomized controlled trial of 270 patients with sepsis found that a hyperoxygenation target of PaO2: 100-150 mmHg significantly reduce…
A new trial shows that giving higher levels of oxygen to patients with sepsis can significantly reduce deaths within the first 28 days.
Flow-controlled expiration (FLEX) significantly improves arterial oxygenation in horses compared to volume-controlled ventilation
New breathing technique improves oxygen in horses during surgery
This randomized clinical trial of 406 healthy adult horses undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures found that FLEX improved arterial oxyg…
A new ventilation method boosted oxygen levels in horses under anesthesia, nearly doubling their blood oxygen compared to standard care.
Standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves survival rates in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Standard CPR May Improve Survival After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
This meta-analysis compared standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation to chest compression-only techniques for patients experiencing out-of-hos…
New data suggests that standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation may improve survival rates for people experiencing a cardiac arrest outside of…
Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool shows high content validity and excellent inter-rater reliability
New assessment tool shows promise for critically ill patients
This meta-analysis of 27 studies evaluated the measurement properties of the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment (CPAx) in critically …
A new assessment tool provides reliable ways to track physical function and activity levels in patients who are critically ill.
Higher mechanical power correlates with increased mortality in critically ill patients on invasive ventilation
Higher mechanical power linked to higher mortality in critically ill patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 studies found that higher mechanical power is associated with increased mortality in critical…
Patients on ventilators with high mechanical power levels face a significantly higher risk of death, highlighting the impact of lung stress.
CT-assessed sarcopenia combined with inflammatory markers predicts higher mortality in critically ill and COVID-19 patients
Low muscle mass and inflammation linked to higher COVID-19 mortality
This meta-analysis of 12,347 patients evaluated the prognostic value of CT-assessed sarcopenia combined with laboratory inflammatory markers…
A large review of patient data shows that low muscle mass combined with high inflammation markers may predict worse outcomes for severe COVI…
Minimally invasive pulse wave analysis exceeds 30% error threshold for cardiac output and index
Pulse Wave Analysis Shows High Error in Measuring Cardiac Output
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 92 studies evaluated the accuracy of minimally invasive pulse wave analysis against pulmonary ar…
New analysis shows that pulse wave measurements may not be accurate enough to replace standard methods for monitoring heart function in crit…
Frailty is associated with higher mortality and poorer neurological outcomes in patients with cardiac arrest
Frailty Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Cardiac Arrest Patients
This meta-analysis of 12 studies analyzed the impact of frailty on outcomes for adult patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The analysis fou…
Patients with cardiac arrest who are also identified as frail face significantly higher risks of death and poorer neurological outcomes.