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Year in Review 2022: Noteworthy Literature in Cardiothoracic Critical Care
Sarah Alber1, Kenji Tanabe1, Hans Tregear1
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
|May 12, 2023
Summary
Critical care medicine in 2022 focused on COVID-19 impacts and evidence-based care for critically ill patients. Key research areas included mechanical circulatory support, delirium, nutrition, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Critical Care Medicine
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Intensive Care Research
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic continued to strain critical care resources in 2022, leading to shortages and exceeding operational capacity.
- Despite operational challenges, research into optimal management of critically ill patients remained a priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize key studies published in 2022 relevant to cardiothoracic critical care.
- To highlight advancements and ongoing investigations across various critical care topics.
Main Methods:
- Compilation and summary of selected research articles published in 2022.
- Focus on studies with direct implications for cardiothoracic critical care.
Main Results:
- Studies addressed optimal timing for mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
- Research explored delirium prevention strategies in critical care.
- Updates in nutrition guidelines were presented.
- Novel ventilator management techniques were investigated.
- The psychological impact of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy was examined.
- Alternative defibrillation techniques were discussed.
Conclusions:
- The reviewed studies contribute valuable insights to the field of cardiothoracic critical care.
- Ongoing research continues to refine the management of critically ill patients, addressing both acute needs and long-term impacts.
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