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[HTML][HTML] Video versus direct laryngoscopy for tracheal intubation of critically ill adults
Background Whether video laryngoscopy as compared with direct laryngoscopy increases
the likelihood of successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt among critically ill adults is …
the likelihood of successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt among critically ill adults is …
[HTML][HTML] Balanced crystalloids versus saline in critically ill adults
Background Both balanced crystalloids and saline are used for intravenous fluid administration
in critically ill adults, but it is not known which results in better clinical outcomes. Methods …
in critically ill adults, but it is not known which results in better clinical outcomes. Methods …
Factors associated with death in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in the US
Importance The US is currently an epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, yet few national data are available on patient characteristics, treatment, and …
pandemic, yet few national data are available on patient characteristics, treatment, and …
Association between early treatment with tocilizumab and mortality among critically ill patients with COVID-19
Importance Therapies that improve survival in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) are needed. Tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody against the interleukin 6 …
2019 (COVID-19) are needed. Tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody against the interleukin 6 …
Effect of hydroxychloroquine on clinical status at 14 days in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial
Importance Data on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) are needed. Objective To determine whether hydroxychloroquine is an …
2019 (COVID-19) are needed. Objective To determine whether hydroxychloroquine is an …
[HTML][HTML] Balanced crystalloids versus saline in noncritically ill adults
Background Comparative clinical effects of balanced crystalloids and saline are uncertain,
particularly in noncritically ill patients cared for outside an intensive care unit (ICU). Methods …
particularly in noncritically ill patients cared for outside an intensive care unit (ICU). Methods …
[HTML][HTML] Oxygen-saturation targets for critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation
Background Invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults involves adjusting the
fraction of inspired oxygen to maintain arterial oxygen saturation. The oxygen-saturation target …
fraction of inspired oxygen to maintain arterial oxygen saturation. The oxygen-saturation target …
Effect of an early resuscitation protocol on in-hospital mortality among adults with sepsis and hypotension: a randomized clinical trial
Importance The effect of an early resuscitation protocol on sepsis outcomes in developing
countries remains unknown. Objective To determine whether an early resuscitation protocol …
countries remains unknown. Objective To determine whether an early resuscitation protocol …
Severity scoring of lung oedema on the chest radiograph is associated with clinical outcomes in ARDS
Background There is no accurate, non-invasive measurement to estimate the degree of
pulmonary oedema in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We developed the …
pulmonary oedema in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We developed the …
[HTML][HTML] Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with severe respiratory failure from COVID-19
Purpose Limited data are available on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
in patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure from coronavirus disease 2019 (…
in patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure from coronavirus disease 2019 (…