Best #FOAMed Finds Jan 2026!

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JAM pick of the papers!

Best POCUS

Best FOAM

Podcasts!

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JAM’s Pick of the Papers

As ever, we recommend you check out Rob MacSweeny and the crews’ fantastic site.

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Title of a clinical trial comparing targeted tissue perfusion versus macrocirculatory-guided standard care in patients with septic shock.

Trial comparing tissue perfusion-guided resuscitation to standard macrocirculatory targets in septic shock patients, evaluating outcomes like mortality and organ support.

Title of a research study comparing adjunctive terlipressin to placebo in treating refractory septic shock.

A randomized trial assessing terlipressin versus placebo added to norepinephrine in refractory septic shock, focusing on vascular tone and outcomes.

Title of a medical article comparing ketamine and etomidate for tracheal intubation in critically ill adults, authored by multiple medical professionals, published on December 9, 2025.

Comparing ketamine and etomidate as induction agents in critically ill patients undergoing intubation, examining effects on mortality and hemodynamics

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Article title on dexmedetomidine treatment for hyperactive delirium in non-intubated ICU patients, published in Intensive Care Medicine.

Evaluates dexmedetomidine in non-intubated ICU patients with hyperactive delirium, assessing resolution rates and ICU stay impacts.

Article title: Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock; Authors: Grégoire Muller, Damien Contou, Stephan Ehrmann, Maëlle Martin, Pascal Andreu, Toufik Kamel, Florence Boissier, including the CRICS-TRIGGERSEP F-CRIN Network; Published in New England Journal of Medicine, October 29, 2025.

Investigates if delaying arterial catheter insertion in shock patients is feasible without worsening outcomes. Link to post

Title of a clinical investigation study on the effects of Paracetamol on cerebral temperature in brain-injured patients, emphasizing the NEUROTHERM study and its randomized controlled trial design.

A pharmacodynamic trial testing paracetamol’s impact on brain temperature in febrile neurocritical patients.

Article title and authors of a study on pre-referral antibiotics and mortality in adults with sepsis in Southeast Asia, published in Critical Care Medicine.

Secondary analysis of a cohort study on pre-hospital antibiotics’ effects on sepsis mortality.

Review article title 'Predictive Models for Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis' with author names and publication information.

This study aimed to evaluate the capacities of existing risk scores for efficient, effective, and generalisable prognostication of mortality across various patient demographic cohorts.

Headline for an article titled 'Update on acute respiratory failure' published in Intensive Care Medicine on January 28, 2026.

A commentary on recent advancements in managing acute respiratory failure, emphasising new strategies for ventilation and support in ICU settings.

Editorial title discussing bicarbonate levels in replacement fluid during continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH), emphasizing a minimalist approach.

Editorial arguing that lower bicarbonate levels in continuous veno-venous hemofiltration fluids may improve outcomes, challenging standard practices.

Editorial headline about early mobilization in the ICU, published on January 28, 2026, in the Intensive Care Medicine journal.

Editorial advocating for personalised early mobilisation protocols in intensive care, moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches to reduce complications.

Article title: Resuscitative thoracotomy: What you need to know, featuring contributions from multiple authors.

Narrative review detailing procedural essentials for resuscitative thoracotomy, including indications and techniques for trauma scenarios. 

2026 guideline document for the early management of acute ischemic stroke patients by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Updated American Heart Association guidelines on stroke care, focusing on rapid intervention and new therapeutic options. 

Title of an article discussing physiological determinants and the decision-making process for red blood cell transfusions in non-bleeding critically ill patients.

Review on transfusion thresholds in non-bleeding critically ill patients, integrating physiological factors for better decision-making.

Article title discussing sodium bicarbonate application for treating acute metabolic acidosis, published in Intensive Care Medicine.

Editorial exploring the role of sodium bicarbonate in treating severe acidosis, with practical ICU applications.

Article title and publication details discussing delirium reduction through family voice recordings for critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation.

Study on using family voice recordings to reduce delirium in mechanically ventilated patients, showing potential for non-pharmacological interventions.

Text from a medical research article titled 'Precision Immunotherapy to Improve Sepsis Outcomes: The ImmunoSep Randomized Clinical Trial' authored by multiple medical professionals.

Trial evaluating targeted immunotherapy to improve outcomes in sepsis, highlighting personalized medicine approaches.

Title of the research paper 'EquiOx: A Prospective study of pulse oximeter bias and skin pigmentation in critically-ill adults' along with the authors' names and a DOI link.

Largest study finding no overestimation of oxygenation by pulse oximeters across ethnicities in critically ill adults.

Title of a medical article discussing a clinical trial comparing cryopreserved and liquid-stored platelets for treating surgical bleeding.

Cryopreserved vs Liquid-Stored Platelets for the Treatment of Surgical Bleeding – Non-inferiority trial summary on platelet storage methods.

Best #POCUS

Here some popular threads related to #POCUS, #FOAMus, and #Echofirst, ranked by the repost count on the starting post

Image featuring a medical ultrasound probe forming a heart shape, with the text 'POCUS Use in Shock Resuscitation Evidence for Patient and System-Level Benefits' above and 'REBEL CRIT' logo at the bottom.

MR…and its intricacies!

Time to decompress!

Pulmonary Vein antics

Sonography for ATLS!

Its dimensionless!

An interesting mass!

RVS – how to use it

Scan the pain away?!

This time its not about BLUE

Best #FOAM trawls

Title header of the PulmCCM website discussing the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions by intensivists.

Great post exploring whether critical care docs should cut back on antibiotics, questioning whose interests drive the debate amid rising resistance concerns.

A hospital setting featuring a bed, IV stand, and medical equipment, with a text overlay discussing HFNC vs NIV for Acute Respiratory Failure in the RENOVATE Trial.

HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure (Jan 19, 2026) — Non-inferiority across ARF subgroups.

Title of an article about new guidelines for end-of-life care in the ICU, emphasizing the need for hospitals to improve their practices.

Reviews new recommendations urging hospitals to improve ICU end-of-life support, questioning if institutions will step up.

Headline about new guidelines recommending full-body CT scans for post-cardiac arrest patients, from PulmCCM.

Discusses society endorsements for routine full-body CTs after cardiac arrest to catch hidden issues, noting potential over-testing risks.

An image featuring a spilled glass of alcohol on a wooden surface, with a stethoscope nearby. The text reads 'Alcohol Withdrawal: When CIWA-Ar Breaks Down, mMinds Score Still Works,' accompanied by logos of 'REBEL EM' and 'MD Calc.'

Objective scoring for severe/ICU withdrawal

PulmCCM logo with the title 'The Year in Critical Care: Neurology and Neurocritical Care' and subtitle 'Part 5 of the 2025 year-end roundup'

Part 5 of a 2025 roundup, focusing on neuro-ICU advances like stroke interventions and seizure management.

Header from PulmCCM website announcing a guideline update on managing difficult airways, emphasizing the importance of preparation for physiologically difficult airways.

Emphasises prep for “physiologically difficult” airways in new standards for intubation in critical settings.

Podcasts!

ICSCast is back, hosted by yours truly. We have released several since re-release. Updated fortnightly. Available across multiple platforms….

Podcast cover art featuring headphones and sound wave graphics with the title 'Block It Like It's Hot' and episode details about regional anesthesia and surgery.
Promotional image for the podcast episode titled 'Block It Like It's Hot', featuring guests Alan Macfarlane and Nuala Lucas, with a dark background and various illustrative elements including headphones and audio symbols.

Most Amazing Meetings!

#HR26

You have to check this out. And the all-star faculty!

Colorful event poster announcing 'Save the Date' for HR's Foundations Reimagined conference on September 17-18, 2026, in Montréal, Canada, with a QR code for more information.

SOA26

We are back again for another belter of a conference!

Birmingham again, all sorts planned, some fantastic guest speakers, podcasts, workshops, networking opportunities and some fab socials!

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Until next time!

CCN crew!

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