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Mass Medical Evacuations to Decrease the Intensive Care Burden: Results From the Mass Transfer of COVID-19 Patients (TRANSCOV) Cohort Study

Association Between Hospital Safety-Net Status and Delivery of Rehabilitation to Older Adults With Acute Respiratory Failure

Contemporary Trends in Pediatric Extubation Failure and Noninvasive Respiratory Support Use

Ceftriaxone to Prevent Early-Onset Pneumonia in Comatose Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelets in Critically Ill Adults

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Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation After Cardiac Arrest

Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Adults

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Low-Tidal-Volume Ventilation and Mortality in Patients With Acute Brain Injury: A Secondary Analysis of an International Observational Study
Shaurya Taran, MD and Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP  (moderator)

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Does Targeting a Higher vs Lower Oxygen Saturation Following Cardiac Arrest Impact Neurologic Function?

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GUIDELINE

Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelets in Critically Ill Adults

Explore recommendations for the transfusion of FFP or platelets in critically ill patients with thrombocytopenia who are undergoing invasive procedures.
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Critical Care Review for APPs: CCAPP Exam Prep

Get ready for the CCAPP exam with these tailored education products. Much of the content in these products aligns with domains on the exam.
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Hemoglobin Thresholds for Hemodynamically Stable Patients in the ICU

Review these targets for patients based on the CHEST guideline for red blood cell transfusion in critically ill adults.
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Late Cycle Dyssynchrony

Learn what late cycle dyssynchrony is, the clinical implications, and how optimal synchrony can be achieved.
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Early Cycle Dyssynchrony

Learn about the conditions for patient-ventilator synchrony, what happens in early cycle dyssynchrony, and causes of early cycle dyssynchrony.
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Critical Care Board Review On Demand

Prepare for your board exam or Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment with recorded sessions from the 2025 course.

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As part of the CHEST journal portfolio, this open access journal advances the care of patients served by multidisciplinary clinicians across critical care medicine.

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Critical Care Staff in Critical Condition

Read this article to explore the themes of burnout and grief in frontline health care workers, especially in the ICU.

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CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Critical Care Network enhances the scientific knowledge, evidence-based medicine, and clinical practices that further our understanding of the mechanism and management of acute and life-threatening critical illness, nonrespiratory critical care, palliative and end-of-life care, and sepsis/shock.

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MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIRWAYS MANAGEMENT SECTION

Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: Should It Be Used in Early ARDS?
Recent literature suggests that APRV can provide better overall lung recruitment with less sedation and more ventilator-free days.

PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE SECTION

Considerations for Single Parents With Terminal Illness
This article covers the complex end-of-life issues that clinicians should consider for seriously ill patients with minor children.

NONRESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE SECTION

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Beyond the ICU
As we shift from a survival-focused paradigm to one that embraces recovery and restoration, addressing PICS must become a routine component of ICU care.

SEPSIS/SHOCK SECTION

Is There a ‘Best’ Vasopressor and Inotrope Combination for Shock With RV Failure?
Review unique pathophysiologic challenges of RV failure in shock and comparative data on vasopressors and inotropes.

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