A Review of External Defibrillation Strategies

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on A Review of External Defibrillation Strategies
The most critical intervention for patients suffering cardiac arrest due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias is timely defibrillation. We present a comprehensive review on current external defibrillation strategies, including issues of access…
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State-of-the-Art Update in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on State-of-the-Art Update in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
Survival of refractory non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains low despite many advances in care. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has demonstrated the ability to significantly improve outcomes in select patients…
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Physiology-Guided CPR

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Physiology-Guided CPR
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines rely on standardized metrics, yet substantial evidence reveals significant variability in patients’ physiologic responses. Physiology-directed CPR represents an innovative approach aimed at improving cardiac arrest…
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The Future of Critical Care

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on The Future of Critical Care
The practice of caring for the critically ill has changed dramatically over the past 75 years, and the next 75 years will likely see similar dramatic changes. Integrating new models…
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Intensive Care Unit Quality Metrics

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Intensive Care Unit Quality Metrics
Critical care quality metrics are evolving from simple mortality tracking toward patient-centered, real-time analytics. Anchored in 6 principles—meaningful, evidence-based, timely, responsive, integrated, and comparable—these metrics can drive sustained improvement when…
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ICU Capacity Management and Surge Preparedness

Sep 27, 2026 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on ICU Capacity Management and Surge Preparedness
Intensive care units (ICUs) require carefully managed capacity, balancing beds, staffing, equipment, and policies to deliver timely care under routine and surge conditions. This article distinguishes ICU capacity from capability…
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