Critical Care

Contagion: Acute Respiratory Failure Cases Highlight Ventilator Management

Case reports from ATS 2026 detail acute respiratory failure and immune-mediated lung disease, emphasizing ventilator and extracorporeal support.

Acute Respiratory Failure: Lifespan Phenotypes and Trajectories

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) presents distinct physiological phenotypes and trajectories across pediatric and adult populations, necessitating age-specific management.

Ventilator Management: Foundations for Bedside Implementation

Effective mechanical ventilation requires precise setup and liberation strategies. Practical foundations are essential for optimal patient outcomes.

ECPR Rewarming: A Case for Prolonged Resuscitation?

Hypothermia can be protective, even in the face of cardiac arrest and severe coagulopathy. This case challenges the premature termination of resuscitation efforts in severely hypothermic patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR).