SCCM Resource Library-July Journal Club: Critical Care Medicine (2022)

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This webcast featured two articles from the July 2022 issue of Critical Care Medicine. The first article, presented by Dr. Ryan Haynes, focused on catabolism in critical illness and the relationship between urea creatinine ratio and mortality. The study found that high urea creatinine ratio was strongly associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients. The findings suggest that severe uremia may be harmful in critical care patients and warrant further investigation into tailored treatment approaches, particularly when it comes to renal replacement therapy. The second article, presented by Dr. Deborah Ribeiro Campos, explored the effects of early neuromuscular electrical stimulation in addition to early mobilization on the functional status of critically ill patients. The study found that the additional application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation improved muscle strength and functional status, as well as decreased hospitalization days. The results highlight the potential benefits of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in preserving muscle mass and preventing ICU-acquired weakness. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal patient population and long-term outcomes of this intervention. Overall, both studies provide valuable insights into the management and outcomes of critically ill patients.

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Research, Quality and Patient Safety, 2022

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"The Journal Club: Critical Care Medicine webcast series focuses on articles of interest from Critical Care Medicine.

This series is held on the fourth Thursday of each month and features in-depth presentations and lively discussion by the authors.

Follow the conversation at #CritCareMed."

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Content Type Webcast

Knowledge Area Research

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Research

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2022

Keywords

Critical Care Medicine

catabolism

urea creatinine ratio

mortality

neuromuscular electrical stimulation

functional status

muscle strength

ICU-acquired weakness

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