In the REC-CAGEFREE I trial by Chao Gao and colleagues,1 an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial comparing a drug-coated balloon (DCB) with a drug-eluting stent (DES) in patients with de novo ...

Background Literature depicts differences in ethical decision-making (EDM) between countries and intensive care units (ICU). Objectives To better conceptualise EDM climate in the ICU and to validate a ...

High proportion of time in deep sedation linked to loss of independent living among patients who lived independently before ICU admission.

Correspondence to Dr Shungo Hikoso, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita 565-0871, Japan; hikoso{at}cardiology.med.osaka-u.ac.jp Objective Our ...

Delirium affects up to 50% of patients in the ICU, especially those who are mechanically ventilated and sedated. Delirium is associated with both intermediate-term and long-term adverse outcomes, ...

Background Patients recovering from an episode in an intensive care unit (ICU) frequently experience medication errors on transition to the hospital ward. Structured handover recommendations often ...

Psychiatric medications influence the brain chemicals that regulate emotions and thought patterns. They’re usually more effective when combined with psychotherapy. In some cases, medicines can reduce ...

Abstract: Breathing support is provided by regulating volume or pressure of lungs using ventilators. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sudden shortage of resuscitating devices such as ventilators.