Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock In ICU Mon, 4 Nov 2024 The 1967 case series by Killip and Kimball is a landmark study that reported an 81% in-hospital mortality rate for patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMICS). Since then, survival rates have improved significantly, with current in-hospital mortality reduced to approximately 40%. This progress is attributed to advancements in care systems, ...

Invited Commentary  Health Informatics December 18, 2024 Characterizing Residents’ Clinical Experiences—A Step Toward Precision Education Jesse Burk-Rafel, Carolyn B. Drake, Daniel J. Sartori JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2450774. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.50774 Experiential learning from patient care activities is the primary means by which residents develop the skills that shape their future practice. However, these clinical learnin...

Research Letter  Climate Change and Health December 19, 2024 Cold-Related Deaths in the US Michael Liu, Vishal R. Patel, Rishi K. Wadhera JAMA. Published online December 19, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.25194 Although mean temperatures are increasing in the US, studies have found that climate change has been linked with more frequent episodes of severe winter weather in the US over the past few decades, which m...

Original Investigation  Health Informatics December 18, 2024 Variation in Case Exposure During Internal Medicine Residency Andrew C. L. Lam, Brandon Tang, Chang Liu, et al JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2450768. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.50768 Key Points Question  How does case exposure vary between residents within a large residency program, and how does case exposure vary across hospita...

GLOBAL WEAN Study: Spontaneous Breathing Trials and an Individualised Approach In ICU Mon, 4 Nov 2024 Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving treatment widely used in ICUs. Determining whether patients can be safely removed from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) after recovery is complex. Spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) evaluate a patient’s ability to breathe independently. Various SBT methods are employed, leading to inconsistent practices acro...

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Original Investigation  August 26, 2024 Long-Term Prognosis of Patients With Myocarditis Attributed to COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 Infection, or Conventional Etiologies Laura Semenzato, Stéphane Le Vu, Jérémie Botton, et al JAMA. 2024;332(16):1367-1377. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.16380 Key Points Question  What is the long-term prognosis of myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and do...

Research Letter  October 17, 2024 Effect of Electric Fans on Body Core Temperature in Older Adults Exposed to Extreme Indoor Heat Fergus K. O’Connor, Robert D. Meade, Katie E. Wagar, et al JAMA. Published online October 17, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.19457 With rising global temperatures, sustainable and affordable cooling interventions are urgently needed for preventing heat-related mortality.1 Bas...

Early Mobilisation - When Evidence Comes to Single Patients In ICU Tue, 1 Oct 2024 ICU Management & Practice, Volume 24 - Issue 4, 2024 Early mobilisation within 72 hours of ICU admission mitigates risks including reduced functionality and cognitive decline in critically ill patients, improving outcomes such as mobility and quality of life. Overcoming barriers through flexible staffing, protocols, and personalised care strategies is essential t...

Original Investigation  October 16, 2024 Failure to Rescue Female Patients Undergoing High-Risk Surgery Catherine M. Wagner, Karen E. Joynt Maddox, Gorav Ailawadi, et al JAMA Surg. Published online October 16, 2024 doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.4574 Key Points Question  Although it is known that female patients die more often than male patients after high-risk surgery, is this because female pati...