The critical care literature 2019

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Clinical Review

Background:

• Emergency physicians (EPs) are the first responders for critically ill patients.
• Emergency department (ED) visits for critical illness have risen 80% from 2006-2014.
• Critically ill patients face prolonged ED stays, increasing mortality risk.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review significant 2019 research in resuscitation and critical care.
• To highlight findings applicable to emergency medicine practice.
• To update EPs on advancements in critical care.

Main Methods:

• Review of selected important articles published in 2019.
• Focus on articles relevant to emergency medicine and critical care.
• Topics include sepsis, rapid sequence intubation, mechanical ventilation, neurocritical care, post-cardiac arrest care, and ED-based ICUs.

Main Results:

• The review covers advancements in sepsis management.
• Key findings in rapid sequence intubation and mechanical ventilation are discussed.
• Updates on neurocritical care, post-cardiac arrest care, and ED-based ICUs are provided.

Conclusions:

• EPs must stay current with resuscitation and critical care developments.
• Knowledge of recent advancements can improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
• This review provides a concise update on critical care topics for EPs.