Weaning and Extubation Readiness in Pediatric Patients
The most common approach to weaning infants and children is gradual reduction of ventilatory support. Weaning with intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) or synchronized IMV (SIMV) …
Optimal Modes of Ventilation for Weaning - Medscape
Apr 29, 2002 · Is it better to use the assisted/control or SIMV with pressure support mode of ventilation in patients who fail weaning?
CMS Will Cover At-Home Ventilators - Medscape
Jul 1, 2025 · The national coverage decision was published online on the CMS website. CMS will cover respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators for patients who …
Stroke Disability After ED Dizziness Visits Is Low - Medscape
Dec 29, 2025 · Stroke-related disability or death within 30 days is rare after discharge from the emergency department following a visit for dizziness, a study finds.
Experts Propose Updated Sequential Organ Failure Assessment
Dec 24, 2025 · A multinational team revises the SOFA score to reflect modern organ support, validates it across diverse ICUs, and guides assessment even in settings with limited resources.
Quick Take: Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure - Medscape
Neuromuscular diseases such asamyotrophic lateral sclerosis or myasthenia gravis impair respiratory muscles, which also decreases effective ventilation.
Do Dex and Clonidine Beat Propofol for ICU Sedation? - Medscape
May 21, 2025 · Sedation with dexmedetomidine or clonidine does not reduce the time to successful extubation compared with propofol in critically ill patients requiring at least 48 hours …
Frozen Platelets Don’t Beat SOC for Cardiac Surgery Bleeding
The use of cryopreserved platelets is associated with higher perioperative blood loss, higher transfusion use, and longer ICU and hospital stays than the use of liquid-stored platelets, a …
D-Dimer Alone May Miss PE in Pregnancy - Medscape
Dec 17, 2025 · Overreliance on D-dimer testing and similarity to other conditions may mean pulmonary embolism or venous thromboembolism is missed in pregnant women.
Investigate Shortness of Breath: Here’s How - Medscape
Jul 28, 2025 · Primary care physicians are often the first stop for patients with symptoms of shortness of breath. Here’s what to look for.