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In brief: what’s new and notable in critical care

Explore new and notable updates in critical care, including research into the efficacy of spontaneous breathing trials in children, trends in bronchoscopy use for acute respiratory failure, and lessons learned in COVID-19. Review the current state of treatment for post-intensive care syndromes (PICS); data on optimal fluid resuscitation practices for treating patients with septic shock; and recommendations to protect the health care workforce from burnout.

Must-reads and more in CHEST^® journal

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

A 30-Minute Spontaneous Breathing Trial Misses Many Children Who Go On to Fail a 120-Minute Spontaneous Breathing Trial

Temporal Trends and Variation in Bronchoscopy Use for Acute Respiratory Failure in the United States

Inhaled Nitric Oxide vs Epoprostenol During Acute Respiratory Failure: An Observational Target Trial Emulation

SPECIAL FEATURES

COVID-19: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned, Lessons for the Future

RESEARCH LETTERS

A Regional Command Center for Pandemic Surge

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Global Comparison of Communication of End-of-Life Decisions in the ICU
Charles Feldman, DSc, FCCP; Spyros D. Mentzelopoulos, MD; and Gretchen Winter, MD (moderator)

VISUAL ABSTRACT

This visual abstract investigates whether a 30-minute spontaneous breathing trial can effectively gauge readiness to extubate in children with ARDS.

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Critical care resources for patients and clinicians

Clinician education resources to explore

PODCAST

PICU in the MICU: Supporting Pediatric Care During Public Health Emergencies

Learn more about the impact of the current, historically high levels of RSV and influenza infection and how adult ICUs can help improve care for critically ill pediatric patients.

INFOGRAPHICS

Seizures & Status Epilepticus

Review data on seizures and status epilepticus as well as an algorithm to consider when treating this common critical condition in the ICU.

PLAYER HUB

CC Doc, Help Me Sort It!

Test your knowledge of symptoms, diagnostic strategies, and treatments for a variety of critical care conditions with this fast-paced sorting game.

Patient education resources to share

The experience of critical illness and a stay in the ICU can be overwhelming for patients and their families. Help patients better prepare for and understand their illness and what will happen during their hospitalization with this information from the CHEST Foundation.

Downloadable guides include guidance on how hospital protocols have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, definitions of each clinician who may interact with patients during their stay in the ICU, and answers to more important questions patients may have about their hospitalization and treatment.

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Critical care news and notes

Follow the latest critical care news

CHEST DAILY NEWS

Experts highlight current state of diagnosis, management of post-care syndromes
Review a history of and recent innovations in the management of PICS, and review recommendations for treatment from presenters at CHEST 2022.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

Fluid Resuscitation – Back to BaSICS
Explore recent data on the optimal timing, volume, and type of fluid resuscitation for patients in septic shock from the Critical Care Network.

CHEST DAILY NEWS

Presenters explore impacts of ICU resource levels, optimized strategies
Maximizing limited resources is a continuing concern for ICUs in hospitals of all sizes. Investigate data from six studies shared at CHEST 2022.

CRITICAL CARE COMMENTARY

Toward a healthy and sustainable critical care workforce in the COVID-19 era: A call for action
COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented levels of burnout among clinicians. Review recommendations to help protect the health care workforce now and into the future.

Build your critical care expertise with CHEST education

SIMULATION COURSE

Mechanical Ventilation: Critical Care Management

Improve your expertise in managing respiratory failure and ensure you’re fully up-to-date on the latest advances in ventilator technology.

SIMULATION COURSE

Difficult Airway Management

Improve your expertise in managing airways in critically ill patients with this course for practitioners at every skill level.

Simulation 2023

Enhance your expertise and get hands-on practice with important clinical skills at in-person simulation courses happening throughout 2023.

CHEST SEEK™ Education

Written and peer reviewed by renowned experts in the critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine fields, the online CHEST SEEK Library and print publications include case-based questions and detailed rationales to stimulate and challenge your clinical thought process; help you prepare for certification or recertification exams; and allow you to obtain CME credit, MOC points, and CE hours.

CHEST SEEK LIBRARY

NEW | Test your knowledge with 150 newly added critical care questions, including multiple case-based questions on acid-base disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and mechanical ventilation.

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