INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

This study looked at whether using a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) mask right after removing a breathing tube can prevent respiratory failure in obese intensive care patients. About 1000 obese adults were randomly assigned to receive either NIV or oxygen therapy. The goal was to…

This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (a clot-promoting drug) as an inhaled mist helps stop lung bleeding faster in children in the intensive care unit. 100 children with lung bleeding were split into two groups: one got the inhaled drug plus standard care, the other g…

This study tested whether pentoxifylline, a drug that improves blood flow, can prevent kidney damage caused by contrast dye used in medical imaging. The trial included 70 adults with chronic kidney disease who were in the intensive care unit and needed contrast dye. Researchers m…

This study tested whether a taurolidine-based lock solution can prevent infections in central venous catheters used in intensive care. 120 ICU patients received either the taurolidine solution, a tigecycline-heparin mix, or plain saline to lock their catheters. The goal was to se…

This study tests whether combining two sedatives, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can lower the chance of delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients (60+) after surgery in the ICU. Delirium is common and can lead to worse outcomes. The trial will involve 100 participants and t…

This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using finger pressure on specific body points—can improve pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and the sense of nursing presence in intensive care patients. Sixty adults in the ICU were split into three groups: one received real acupress…

This study tested whether giving a combination of two sedative drugs (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) at night can improve sleep quality for ICU patients who need a breathing tube or high-flow oxygen mask. The trial involved 174 adults aged 50 and older after surgery. Researchers…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide arterial catheter placement in intensive care patients improves success on the first try and reduces complications. Researchers enrolled 288 adults in the ICU who needed an arterial line. The goal was to see if ultrasound mak…

This study looked back at medical records of 18 intensive care patients who received hydroxocobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) for severe vasodilatory shock, a condition where blood vessels widen too much and blood pressure drops dangerously. The goal was to see if the treatment c…

This study looked at whether suctioning the windpipe (tracheal suction) during removal of a breathing tube affects lung volume in critically ill patients. Researchers measured lung volume changes in 60 ICU patients before and after extubation, comparing those who received suction…

This study examined 236 adults in a surgical intensive care unit who needed a breathing machine for more than 4 days. Researchers wanted to see if the length of time a patient had anemia (low red blood cells) was linked to how long they stayed on the ventilator. The goal was to b…

This study observed over 300 children in French hospitals who were treated with newer antibiotics for infections caused by multi-drug resistant bacteria. Researchers tracked which antibiotics were prescribed and whether they matched the bacteria's resistance profile. The goal was…

This study looked at over 1.5 million adults admitted to French intensive care units (ICUs) between 2013 and 2019. Researchers found that while patients were becoming more critically ill, their stays in the ICU got shorter and death rates decreased. The goal was to understand tre…

This study tested whether using a video to measure capillary refill time (how fast skin color returns after pressure) is more consistent than the usual visual method. Researchers compared measurements taken by different doctors in 59 ICU patients. The goal was to see if the video…

This study tested a wearable, non-invasive blood pressure monitor called ViTrack against the standard method of placing a small tube in the wrist artery. Researchers compared blood pressure readings from 30 surgery or ICU patients at 255 time points. The goal was to see if the cu…