Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is the most frequent extra-pulmonary organ failure in
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The objective of this study was to assess the …

Purpose Antiepileptics used for seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are
reviewed. Summary Of the 275,000 people who are hospitalized with TBI each year, …

Purpose The purpose of this is to compare efficacy, safety, and cost outcomes in patients who
have received either inhaled epoprostenol (iEPO) or inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) for hypoxic …

Background Vasopressin is often utilized for hemodynamic support in patients with septic
shock. However, the most appropriate patient to initiate therapy in is unknown. This study was …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an acute inflammatory process that impairs the
ability of the lungs to oxygenate thereby resulting in respiratory failure. Treatment of ARDS …

BACKGROUND: Studies evaluating neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) in the
management of ARDS have produced inconsistent results in terms of their effect on mortality. The …

Study Objectives Patients with septic shock often require vasoactive agents for hemodynamic
support; however, the optimal approach to discontinuing these agents once patients reach …

… Bauer, Heather Torbic, and Sarah Welch are intensive care unit clinical pharmacists,
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Seth Bauer is also the critical care clinical coordinator for the …

Background: Little data is published describing the use of medications prescribed for pulmonary
arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation …

BACKGROUND Controversy remains whether propofol or dexmedetomidine is the preferred
sedative following cardiac surgery. Dexmedetomidine may offer advantages over propofol …