Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can initiate a very complex disease of the central nervous
system (CNS), starting with the primary pathology of the inciting trauma and subsequent …

Objectives: To evaluate current international practice in PICUs regarding components of the
“Assessing Pain, Both Spontaneous Awakening and Breathing Trials, Choice of Sedation …

Opioids are a commonly administered analgesic medication in the intensive care unit,
primarily to facilitate invasive mechanical ventilation. Consensus guidelines advocate for an …

Background Advancement in treatment has led to prolonged survival and a rising number of
women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in the United States. Due to its high …

The gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) withdrawal syndrome can have a fulminant course,
complicated by severe complications such as delirium or seizures. Detoxification by tapering …

Iatrogenic opioid withdrawal syndromes in adults in intensive care units: a narrative review -
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Iatrogenic Opioid Withdrawal... : Critical Care Explorations
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Iatrogenic Opioid Withdrawal in Medical Critical Care Patients …

Background Mechanically ventilated COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
patients often receive deeper sedation and analgesia to maintain respiratory compliance …

Pain, agitation, and delirium (PAD) are primary drivers of outcome in the ICU, and expertise
in managing these entities successfully is crucial to the intensivist's toolbox. In addition …

Background The relationship between drug use and traumatic injury is well documented, yet
only a small proportion of patients are biochemically tested for cannabis and other …