Safety and efficacy of high-volume intravenous rehydration for severe malnutrition and gastroenteritis in children.
GASTROSAM
NOTACS
Did high Flow Nasal O2 improve outcomes after cardiac surgery?
ANH for cardiac surgery
Saline Vs CSL on ICU - outcome differences?
FLUID Trial
Saline Vs CSL on ICU - outcome differences?
Biomarkers in ICU acquired weakness
Predictive biomarkers in ICU acquired weakness.
ENCOMPASS
Did the STAR programme enhance sepsis survivorship?
RESCUE-3
Did transvenous diaphragm stimulation aid weaning from ventilation?
TARGET Protein Trial
Does protein augmentation affect outcome amongst ICU patients?
UK-ROX
Does target SpO2 88-92% Vs SpO2 ≥96% reduce mortality in ventilated patients?
Driving Pressure and ARDS
Driving pressure and ARDS outcomes
MINT Trial
Was a liberal or restrictive transfusion strategy the way forward in MI and Anaemia?
Dexmedetomidine- or Clonidine-Based Sedation Compared With Propofol in Critically Ill Patients
SFY - Dexmedetomidine- or Clonidine-Based Sedation Compared With Propofol in Critically Ill Patients What was it? A multicenter, open-label, randomized clinical trial comparing dexmedetomidine-based and clonidine-based sedation versus propofol-based sedation (usual care) in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. The trial tested whether α2-adrenergic receptor agonist-based sedation reduces time to successful extubation. The Devil in... Continue Reading →
Prolonged vs shorter awake prone positioning for COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure: a multicenter, randomised controlled trial
SFY - Prolonged vs shorter awake prone positioning for COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure: a multicenter, randomised controlled trial What was it? This was a multicenter randomized trial comparing prolonged awake prone positioning (>12 hours daily for 7 days) with standard care (shorter prone positioning) in non-intubated COVID-19 patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure... Continue Reading →
Best #FOAMed Finds September 2020!
Welcome in! We are back again....take a look at what we dug up for you! NewsMatt's paper compendiumBlogsTop POCUSIntriguing!Top TweetsTop InfographicsTop resource News Our education portal moves from strength to strength. We talk IV fluid safety with Dr Ashley Miller ICYMI! NW-POCUS returns! Yes, our FUSIC course is back and we will announce dates soon.... Continue Reading →
Best FOAMed finds – February 2020
We are back! We hadn't disappeared, it's just there has been a lot happening of late! Here we go with the latest in critical care spots... News SOA went Big in 2019! The ICU SOA meeting went ahead back in December 2019. It was a fabulous meeting in Birmingham and the team did an amazing... Continue Reading →
Best #FOAMed Finds – March 2019
The usual piles of POCUS, papers and more. It's been a while, so there's been a lot going on! News! Our course sold out, with a waiting list!!! Keep an eye on the site for info on the next session!! nw-pocus.com Hint....October in Warwick! The crew at Zedu! Thanks for picking us up... Continue Reading →
Best of #FOAMed Finds – February 2019 (2)
Here we go again, more papers, infographics and downloads for you. POCUS and blogs to keep you up to date in the world of critical care! News! We popped a Proning Infographic out there! It seemed to go viral, so it's good to see we all appear to have the same desire to perform this... Continue Reading →
Best #FOAMed finds – February 2019
Loads of POCUS, resources, papers and more..... Want to get POCUS trained??? News! We met with GE to discuss some exciting stuff. Watch this space...plans for educational resources, social media smashing and more from a very supportive company. Battle of the POKUS! The final portable gets a fair test...see it here! Who will... Continue Reading →
Top FOAMed Finds – January 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Heaps of POCUS this edition, as a result, the load-up time may be a little slower on your mobile device....give it a moment! Also, lots going on with trials / papers and releases. So, get your coffee brewing, buckle up and catch up in the world of FOAM in critical care! News!... Continue Reading →
Best #FOAMed Finds – December (1)
News! We were at iFAD and had a ball!! Check out some of what we got up to here Papers and Reviews Jonny's pick of Critical Care Reviews papers As always, thanks to Rob MacSweeny for finding all of this brilliant stuff for us! Gelophylaxis So we used to use it by the load...but nowadays,... Continue Reading →
