Critical Care

Oxygen Titration Protocol Reduces Severe Hyperoxemia in ED

A structured oxygen titration protocol in the emergency department significantly reduced the incidence of severe hyperoxemia, improving patient outcomes.

Hydrofluoric Acid Burns: Missed Diagnoses Lead to Delayed Treatment

Hydrofluoric acid burns are frequently misdiagnosed due to non-specific initial symptoms, delaying critical calcium gluconate therapy and increasing morbidity.

AI Enhances Oxygen Therapy Titration, Reduces Hypoxia Duration

Artificial intelligence algorithms are demonstrating efficacy in automating oxygen therapy titration, potentially reducing episodes of hypoxia and hyperoxia.

Contagion: Acute Respiratory Failure Cases Highlight Ventilator Management

Case reports from ATS 2026 detail acute respiratory failure and immune-mediated lung disease, emphasizing ventilator and extracorporeal support.

Acute Respiratory Failure: Lifespan Phenotypes and Trajectories

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) presents distinct physiological phenotypes and trajectories across pediatric and adult populations, necessitating age-specific management.

Ventilator Management: Foundations for Bedside Implementation

Effective mechanical ventilation requires precise setup and liberation strategies. Practical foundations are essential for optimal patient outcomes.

ECPR Rewarming: A Case for Prolonged Resuscitation?

Hypothermia can be protective, even in the face of cardiac arrest and severe coagulopathy. This case challenges the premature termination of resuscitation efforts in severely hypothermic patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR).

Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage When the Canadian CT Head Rule Fails

The Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) aims to reduce unnecessary imaging, but a concerning number of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages (tSAH) are missed by its strict criteria. This case highlights a contrecoup injury evading detection, raising questions about ...