{"title":"Intensive care for the long-term.","authors":"Sharon Einav","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MCC.0000000000001195","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142153358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Manual mastery vs. mechanized magic: current opinions on manual vs. mechanical chest compressions.","authors":"Conor Crowley,Justin Salciccioli,Helen Pocock,Ari Moskowitz","doi":"10.1097/mcc.0000000000001208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/mcc.0000000000001208","url":null,"abstract":"PURPOSE OF REVIEWMechanical chest compression devices are increasingly deployed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We discuss the data supporting the use of mechanical chest compression devices during cardiac arrest and provide an opinion about the future of the technology.RECENT FINDINGSMultiple randomized trials investigating the use of mechanical chest compression devices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have not demonstrated improved outcomes. There is little prospective evidence to support the use of mechanical chest compression devices in other settings. Data from observational studies do not support the routine use of mechanical chest compression devices for in-hospital cardiac arrest, but there may be a role for mechanical chest compressions for cardiac arrest in procedural areas and cardiac arrest prior to cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.SUMMARYMechanical chest compression devices offer a solution to some of the human limiting factors of resuscitation, but have failed to demonstrate meaningful improvement in outcomes from cardiac arrest. Routine use of mechanical chest compression devices during cardiac arrest is not supported by evidence.","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142178364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Dorian, Ross J Thomson, Hoong Sern Lim, Alastair G Proudfoot
{"title":"Cardiogenic shock trajectories: is the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions definition the right one?","authors":"David Dorian, Ross J Thomson, Hoong Sern Lim, Alastair G Proudfoot","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001168","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>We review the current Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) cardiogenic shock classification system and consider alternatives or iterations that may enhance our current descriptions of cardiogenic shock trajectory.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Several studies have identified the potential prognostic value of serial SCAI stage re-assessment, usually within the first 24 h of shock onset, to predict deterioration and clinical outcomes across shock causes. In parallel, numerous registry-based analyses support the utility of a more precise assessment of the macrocirculation and microcirculation, leveraging invasive haemodynamics, imaging and additional laboratory and clinical markers. The emergence of machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities offers the opportunity to integrate multimodal data into high fidelity, real-time metrics to more precisely define trajectory and inform our therapeutic decision making.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Whilst the SCAI staging system remains a pivotal tool in cardiogenic shock assessment, communication and reassessment, it is vital that the sophistication with which we measure and assess shock trajectory evolves in parallel our understanding of the complexity and variability of clinical course and clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Light, sleep and circadian rhythm in critical illness.","authors":"Heather Perry, Athina Alight, M Elizabeth Wilcox","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001163","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Sleep and circadian disruption (SCD) are associated with worse outcomes in the ICU population. We discuss sleep, circadian physiology, the role of light in circadian entrainment and its possible role in treating SCD, with special attention to the use of light therapies and ICU design.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The American Thoracic Society recently published an official research statement highlighting key areas required to define and treat ICU SCD. Recent literature has been predominantly observational, describing how both critical illness and the ICU environment might impair normal sleep and impact circadian rhythm. Emerging consensus guidance outlines the need for standardized light metrics in clinical trials investigating effects of light therapies. A recent proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed improvement in delirium incidence and circadian alignment from ICU room redesign that included a dynamic lighting system (DLS).</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Further investigation is needed to define the optimal physical properties of light therapy in the ICU environment as well as timing and duration of light treatments. Work in this area will inform future circadian-promoting design, as well as multicomponent nonpharmacological protocols, to mitigate ICU SCD with the objective of improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Building a cardiogenic shock response team: key considerations necessary to improve outcomes.","authors":"Bhavya Varma, Jason N Katz, Carlos L Alviar","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001177","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review provides key information about cardiogenic shock (CS) teams, including published evidence and practical recommendations to create a CS team and program.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>CS is a complex disease process with a high in-hospital mortality rate ranging from 30% to 70% according to recent registries and randomized studies. The explanation for the elevated rates is likely multifactorial, including the various etiologies of cardiogenic shock as well as delays in recognition and deployment of appropriate therapies. Accordingly, the use of cardiogenic shock team has been implemented with the aim of improving outcomes in these patients. The CS team typically consists of members with critical care or cardiac critical care expertise, heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, and interventional cardiology. A number of retrospective studies have now supported the benefits of a CS team, particularly in selecting the appropriate candidates for tailored mechanical circulatory support therapies and providing interventions in a timely manner, which have translated into improved outcomes.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>CS teams provides a platform for expedited recognition of CS and timely, standardized, and multidisciplinary discussions regarding appropriate management and care.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141316870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christiaan L Meuwese, Lex M van Loon, Dirk W Donker
{"title":"Understanding the complexity of cardiogenic shock management: the added value of advanced computational modeling.","authors":"Christiaan L Meuwese, Lex M van Loon, Dirk W Donker","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001164","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The purpose of this review is to explain the value of computational physiological modeling for in-depth understanding of the complex derangements of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology during cardiogenic shock, particularly when treated with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) devices.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Computational physiological models have evolved in recent years and can provide a high degree of clinical realism in the simulation of cardiogenic shock and related conservative and interventional therapies. These models feature a large spectrum of practically relevant hemodynamic and respiratory parameters tunable to patient-specific disease states as well as adjustable to medical therapies and support device settings. Current applications work in real-time and can operate on an ordinary computer, laptop or mobile device.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The use of computational physiological models is increasingly appreciated for educational purposes as they help to understand the complexity of cardiogenic shock, especially when sophisticated management of tMCS is involved in addition to multimodal critical care support. Practical implementation of computational models as clinical decision support tools at the bedside is at the horizon but awaits rigorous clinical validation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander Moiroux-Sahraoui, Francesca Manicone, Antoine Herpain
{"title":"How preclinical models help to improve outcome in cardiogenic shock.","authors":"Alexander Moiroux-Sahraoui, Francesca Manicone, Antoine Herpain","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001170","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Preclinical experimentation of cardiogenic shock resuscitation on large animal models represents a powerful tool to decipher its complexity and improve its poor outcome, when small animal models are lacking external validation, and clinical investigation are limited due to technical and ethical constraints. This review illustrates the currently available preclinical models addressing reliably the physiopathology and hemodynamic phenotype of cardiogenic shock, highlighting on the opposite questionable translation based on low severity acute myocardial infarction (AMI) models.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Three types of preclinical models replicate reliably AMI-related cardiogenic shock, either with coronary microembolization, coronary deoxygenated blood perfusion or double critical coronary sub-occlusion. These models overcame the pitfall of frequent periprocedural cardiac arrest and offer, to different extents, robust opportunities to investigate pharmacological and/or mechanical circulatory support therapeutic strategies, cardioprotective approaches improving heart recovery and mitigation of the systemic inflammatory reaction. They all came with their respective strengths and weaknesses, allowing the researcher to select the right preclinical model for the right clinical question.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>AMI-related cardiogenic shock preclinical models are now well established and should replace low severity AMI models. Technical and ethical constraints are not trivial, but this translational research is a key asset to build up meaningful future clinical investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What is cardiogenic shock? New clinical criteria urgently needed.","authors":"Petr Ostadal, Jan Belohlavek","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001172","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Cardiogenic shock is a clinical syndrome with different causes and a complex pathophysiology. Recent evidence from clinical trials evokes the urgent need for redefining clinical diagnostic criteria to be compliant with the definition of cardiogenic shock and current diagnostic methods.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Conflicting results from randomized clinical trials investigating mechanical circulatory support in patients with cardiogenic shock have elicited several extremely important questions. At minimum, it is questionable whether survivors of cardiac arrest should be included in trials focused on cardiogenic shock. Moreover, considering the wide availability of ultrasound and hemodynamic monitors capable of arterial pressure analysis, the current clinical diagnostic criteria based on the presence of hypotension and hypoperfusion have become insufficient. As such, new clinical criteria for the diagnosis of cardiogenic shock should include evidence of low cardiac output and appropriate ventricular filling pressure.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Clinical diagnostic criteria for cardiogenic shock should be revised to better define cardiac pump failure as a primary cause of hemodynamic compromise.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11224559/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unloading in cardiogenic shock: the rationale and current evidence.","authors":"Lisa Besch, Benedikt Schrage","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001167","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Discussing the rationale and current evidence for left ventricular unloading in cardiogenic shock.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Microaxial flow pumps (MFP) and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) augment cardiac output while simultaneously unloading the left ventricle (e.g. reducing left ventricular pressure), thereby targeting a key mechanism of cardiogenic shock. A recent randomized trial has shown a mortality reduction with MFP in selected patients with cardiogenic shock, strengthening the rationale for this strategy, although the evidence for the IABP is so far neutral. MFP/IABP can also be used concomitantly with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) to alleviate the va-ECMO-related increase in left ventricular afterload, to facilitate weaning and ultimately to improve myocardial recovery and prognosis of affected patients. However, the use of MFP/IABP in this indication solely relies on retrospective data, which need to be interpreted with caution, especially as these strategies are associated with more complications. Currently ongoing randomized trials will help to further clarify the role of left ventricular unloading in patients on va-ECMO.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Left ventricular unloading addresses a key mechanism of cardiogenic shock, with strong evidence to support MFP use in selected patients, but further randomized controlled trials are required to clarify the role of different devices/strategies for the overall shock population.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ICU management of cardiogenic shock before mechanical support.","authors":"Hannah Schaubroeck, Michelle Rossberg, Holger Thiele, Janine Pöss","doi":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001182","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MCC.0000000000001182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Treatment of cardiogenic shock remains largely driven by expert consensus due to limited evidence from randomized controlled trials. In this review, we aim to summarize the approach to the management of patients with cardiogenic shock in the ICU prior to mechanical circulatory support (MCS).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Main topics covered in this article include diagnosis, monitoring, initial management and key aspects of pharmacological therapy in the ICU for patients with cardiogenic shock.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Despite efforts to improve therapy, short-term mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock is still reaching 40-50%. Early recognition and treatment of cardiogenic shock are crucial, including early revascularization of the culprit lesion with possible staged revascularization in acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-CS. Optimal volume management and vasoactive drugs titrated to restore arterial pressure and perfusion are the cornerstone of cardiogenic shock therapy. The choice of vasoactive drugs depends on the underlying cause and phenotype of cardiogenic shock. Their use should be limited to the shortest duration and lowest possible dose. According to recent observational evidence, assessment of the complete hemodynamic profile with a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) was associated with improved outcomes and should be considered early in patients not responding to initial therapy or with unclear shock. A multidisciplinary shock team should be involved early in order to identify potential candidates for temporary and/or durable MCS.</p>","PeriodicalId":10851,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Critical Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141316871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}