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September
Monday 21st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Protocols
Narrative Reviews
- Perinati. Anesthetic Management of Open and Endovascular Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: When, How, and Why to Use Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography. A Narrative Review and Practical Framework. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026; epublished September 20th.
- Jiang. Calcium channel blocker-associated pulmonary toxicity: epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical management. Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1892392.
- Neumann. The NLRP3 inflammasome in physiological and dysfunctional host response in human sepsis and critical illness: a narrative review. Crit Care 2026;epublished September 19th
Sunday 20th
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
Case Reports
Saturday 19th
Research
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Medrinal. Toward targeted assessment of inspiratory muscle weakness before extubation: a pooled individual patient data analysis from multiple observational cohorts in critically ill ventilated patients. Crit Care 2026; epublished September 15th.
- Hashim. Critical Care and Transplant Decision-Making in Acute and Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Scoping Review. J Intensive Care Med 2026; epublished September 18th.
- D'Amico. Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a systematic review of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026; epublished September 18th.
Observational Studies
Protocols
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
- Wongtirawit. ARDS management beyond the guidelines: a practical physiology-based approach to individualized care. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52(9):1910-1927.
- Del Buono. Therapeutic Strategies for Takotsubo Syndrome: A Comprehensive Clinical Review. J Am Heart Assoc 2026; epublished September 18th.
- Shin. Physiology-Guided and Intravascular Imaging-Guided Drug-Coated Balloon Interventions: Toward an Integrated Stentless Coronary Intervention Strategy. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv 2026;105572.
- Butt. Optimizing cardiac surgery outcomes in morbid obesity: Surgical, anesthetic, perfusion, and critical care considerations, a narrative review. J Extra Corpor Technol 2026;58(3):301-312.
- Adams. Endovascular resuscitation: an expert practice review. Emerg Med J 2026;43(10):626-633.
- Bogveradze. Diffuse Cystic Lung Diseases: Imaging Patterns and Differential Diagnosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2026; epublished September 4th.
- Guglielmi. Use of Oxygen in the Emergency Department. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2026; epublished September 3rd.
- Wang. Pharmacological strategies for intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury: mechanisms and therapeutic advances. Front Pharmacol 2026;17:1892535.
- Yessayan. Monitoring and dose adjustment of regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy. Curr Opin Crit Care 2026; epublished September 19th.
- Li. T cell exhaustion in sepsis: mechanisms, biomarkers, and immune-reversal strategies. Front Immunol 2026;17:1897839.
- Sun. Newer antibiotics for drug-resistant Gram-negative infections in immunocompromised hosts: from pivotal trials to high-risk practice. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2026;16:1947603.
- Fianchi. Invasive mold infections in intensive care in hematological patients. Curr Opin Crit Care 2026;32(5):452-459.
Commentaries
- De Rosa. Functional airway phenotyping: a new paradigm for perioperative airway assessment. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026; epublished September 16th.
- Slobod. Right ventricular-protective ventilation in ARDS: thinking beyond lung protection. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52(9):2014-2018.
Case Reports
Friday 18th
Research
Observational Studies
- Yumoto. Associations of Vasopressin and Corticosteroid Therapy with Organ Yield in Brain-Dead Donors: A Multicenter Cohort Study in Japan. Neurocrit Care 2026; epublished September 17th.
- Bobot. AKI in Severe Legionnaires' Disease in Intensive Care Unit. Kidney Int Rep 2026;11(10):107018.
Narrative Reviews
Case Reports
Thursday 17th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Spies. Supervised multimodal prehabilitation of older patients with frailty or prefrailty before elective surgery: a multicentre randomised controlled outcome assessor-blinded trial. Lancet Healthy Longev 2026; epublished September 15th
- Kowark. Spinal versus general anaesthesia and serious complications in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery in Germany: a multicentre randomised clinical trial. Lancet Healthy Longev 2026; epublished September 2nd
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Chiou. Higher versus Routine Intraoperative Blood Pressure Targets in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Trials. Anesthesiology 2026;145(4):872-888
- Katchamat. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of ICU-Acquired Weakness Among Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Intensive Care Med 2026; epublished September 15th
Observational Studies
- Katsura. Hospital-Level Variation in Early Tracheostomy and Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Nationwide Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(9):2256-2268
- Swol. Reported Practices in ENd-of-life deciSion-making dURing Exracorporeal Life Support (ENSURE)—Results From an International European Chapter of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Survey. Crit Care Med 2026;54(9):2212-2221
- Olson. Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Associated Disease in Children Receiving Intensive Care. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(9):e2634138
- Karvellas. Epidemiology of Critically Ill Patients With Cirrhosis Undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: A Contemporaneous Parallel Analysis of the HRS-HARMONY and CRRTnet Registries. Crit Care Med 2026; epublished September 17th
- Rahhal. Clinical Outcomes of Different Heparin Anticoagulation Monitoring Targets in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(10):3130-3141
- Hopstein. Standard Intraoperative Fluid Practices During the 2024 Intravenous Fluid Shortage. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(9):e2634064
- Apps. Comprehensive Driving Assessment to Enable Driving Resumption in Adults Recovering From Critical Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study. Crit Care Med 2026; epublished September 11th
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
- Nagel. Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients in Cardiogenic Shock Requiring Cardiac Surgery: Protected Cardiac Surgery Concept. J Clin Med 2026;15(18):7158
- Bosma. Airway mucus plugs in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: pathobiology, imaging, and implications for clinical trials. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(9):1947-1961
- Yang. Antibiotic-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis in the PICU: mechanisms, clinical outcomes, and management strategies – a narrative review. Front Immunol 2026;17:1910105
- Hanff. Kidney Failure in Cardiogenic Shock. Circ Heart Fail 2026;19(9):e014189
- Wang. Occupational heatstroke-induced acute kidney injury: a narrative review of mechanisms, biomarkers, and the timing of blood purification initiation. Ren Fail 2026;48(1):2727744
Editorials
- Paoletti. Discontinuing Extracorporeal Life Support in Europe: Too Many Bridges? Crit Care Med 2026;54(9):2466-2468
- Moppett. Mode of anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery: is it time to put the question to sleep? Lancet Healthy Longev 2026; epublished September 2nd
- Lalani. The Way(s) Forward for Evidence Generation in Cardiogenic Shock. Circ Heart Fail 2026;19(9):e014190
Commentaries
- Piccirillo. Three Pillars of Effective Scientific Communication. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2026; epublished September 17th
- Ball. The evolution of anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis. Anaesth Intensive Care 2026;54(5):414-416
Correspondence
- Chalkias. Rate control in septic shock–associated atrial fibrillation: flow, not heart rate alone, should define haemodynamic success. Crit Care 2026;30(1):477
- Hsieh. Reply to Noble et al.: The propensity for mucus plug formation in fatal asthma is increased by airway narrowing. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(9):2109-2110
- Noble. The propensity for mucus plug formation in fatal asthma is increased by airway narrowing. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(9):2106-2108
Case Reports
Wednesday 16th
Research
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
- Norman. Coronary artery bypass grafting. Part 1: preoperative assessment and surgical considerations. BJA Educ. 2026; epublished September 15th.
- Naidu. Precipitants of Acute Heart Failure: A State-of-the-art Review from an International Expert Group. Card Fail Rev. 2026;12:e24.
- Harbaugh. Diagnosing and Managing the High-Output Ileostomy: A Comprehensive Narrative Literature Review. Dig Dis Sci. 2026; epublished September 15th.
Commentaries
Tuesday 15th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Rehber. Association of cerebral microdialysis monitoring with clinical outcomes after traumatic brain injury; A systematic review. Brain Spine. 2026;6:106659.
- Huang. Preoperative renin-angiotensin system inhibitor management and acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Anesth Analg Crit Care. 2026; epublished September 14th.
Observational Studies
- Coffi. Clinical Characteristics, Neuroimaging Findings, and Mortality in Korsakoff Syndrome. JAMA Neurol. 2026; epublished September 14th.
- Shimazui. High blood pressure-targeted management associated with reduced benefits of higher body mass index in elderly patients with septic shock: a post hoc analysis of a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Ann Intensive Care. 2026; epublished September 14th.
- Zou. Artificial intelligence-assisted gastric antral rhythm phenotyping and heart rate variability for assessment of gastrointestinal dysfunction after acute brain injury: a multicentre prospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2026; epublished September 12th.
- Sébastien. Evaluation of available scoring systems in liver transplantation for severe acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Liver Transpl. 2026; epublished September 8th.
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
- Landi. Clinical Management of Myocardial Infarction. Circulation. 2026;154(11):1036-1051.
- Wasserman. Time-limited trials are not an ethical compromise for physiologically futile CPR. Crit Care. 2026; epublished September 14th.
- Chen. Citrate accumulation during regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy: a narrative review. Ren Fail. 2026;48(1):2725350.
- Fusillo. Beyond the Storm: CXCL9 and the New Era of Precision Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Diagnostics. Diagnostics (Basel). 2026;16(17):2783.
- Chasen. The evolution of biocontainment unit care for high-consequence infectious diseases: progress, lessons learned, and future directions. Crit Care. 2026; epublished August 15th.
Commentaries
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Haddad. Linking Cardiac and Renal Hemodynamics for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2026; epublished August 4th.
- Yu. Another Etiology of persistent pupillary fluctuations: A case of pesticide poisoning. J Int Med Res. 2026;54(9):03000605261485126.
- Dontamsetty. Severe Biventricular Takotsubo Syndrome Triggered by Status Epilepticus With Pulmonary Embolism and Critical Illness Myopathy. JACC Case Rep. 2026;31(36):109431.
Monday 14th
Research
Observational Studies
Narrative Reviews
- Ris. Hypoperfusion-Shock Continuum in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Circ Heart Fail 2026;19(9):e013797.
- Demiselle. Hypertensive crisis in the critically ill. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished September 14th
- Guo. Prediction of Noninvasive Ventilation Failure: A Narrative Review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished September 14th
- Gunst. Individualising blood glucose control in ICU patients: evidence and practical implementations. Crit Care 2026;epublished September 9th
- Abdelnabi. Inflammatory Aortopathies in Rheumatic Diseases: A State-of-the-Art Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2026;16(17):2709.
- Kondo. Mechanical power in mechanical ventilation: Physiologic basis, evidence, and clinical implications. J Mech Vent 2026;7(1):1-15.
- Frandeș. Plasma Citrulline as a Biomarker in Critical Illness: A Structured Narrative Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2026;16(17):2831.
- Stoian. Phase-Specific Nutritional Therapy in Critical Illness: When Protein May Help and When It May Harm, from Acute Metabolic Adaptation to Post-ICU Recovery. Nutrients 2026;18(17):2840.
- Long. Advances in the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections. BMJ 2026;394:e100580.
- Tattoli. A Forensic Approach to Perioperative Deaths After Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2026;16(17):2692.
Case Reports
Sunday 13th
Research
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Narrative Reviews
- Bhojnagarwala. Point-of-care ultrasound for umbilical venous catheter placement and surveillance in neonates: practical guidance and governance. Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:734.
- Leon. Truncal Regional Analgesia for Thoracic Trauma. Curr Anesthesiol Rep. 2026;16:23.
- Fu. Implementation Science for Emergency Physicians: A Schematic Diagram and Step-By-Step Guidance to Implement Evidence-Based Innovations. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2026;7(5):100501.
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Sujanyal. Unmasking the Connection: Cardiac Arrest in Stiff Person Syndrome. Ther Adv Pulm Crit Care Med. 2026;21:29768675261485672.
Saturday 12th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Alvarado-Sánchez. Closed-loop vasopressor systems for hemodynamic control in perioperative and critical care settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;40(5):1065-1076.
- Holmberg. Intravenous or Intraosseous Vascular Access in Cardiac Arrest: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. Resuscitation 2026; epublished September 11th.
- Dairi. Clinical outcomes of early vs. late extubation following cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2026;13:1913348.
- Wiedermann. Hyperoncotic Albumin (20%) Versus Crystalloids for Mortality in Adults with Sepsis and Septic Shock: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Med Sci (Basel) 2026;14(5):550.
Narrative Reviews
- Mendes. Integrated haemodynamic monitoring of fluid responsiveness and fluid tolerance in critical care: from physiology to bedside applications. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;40(5):1077-1089.
- García Cuscó. Basic concepts of mechanical ventilation: Normal breathing pattern. An Pediatr (Engl Ed) 2026; epublished September 8th.
- Moming. Artificial intelligence in mechanical ventilation: a narrative review of clinical applications and research gaps. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(8):948.
- Ferreiro. Ultrasound assessment of pleural effusion volume in clinical practice: a narrative review. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(8):962.
- Kearney. Hospital sinks and healthcare-associated infection: ecology, transmission, surveillance and mitigation. EBioMedicine 2026;131:106415.
- Zhang. Frontiers in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: current status and prospects. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1825255.
- Ahmad. A comprehensive overview of monkeypox virus disease. Trop Med Health 2026;54(1):195.
Commentaries
- Schmidbauer. Comment on: ketogenic diet for status epilepticus in adult intensive care unit patients: a standard operating procedure. Neurol Res Pract 2026;8(1):76.
- Berger-Estilita. Making brain monitoring routine: why processed EEG monitoring should be standard practice. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;40(5):965-973.
- Halacli. Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression, and catabolism syndrome: from conceptual framework to biological endotype. Intensive Care Med 2026; epublished August 11th.
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Koirala. Acute liver failure as the initial presentation of Wilson’s disease in a young adult: a case report. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2026;88(9):6178-6180.
- Bourlet. An unusual ARDS mimicker. Intensive Care Med 2026;52(9):2035-2037.
Friday 11th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Observational Studies
Narrative Reviews
- Alqahtani. Intraoperative mechanical ventilation management in COPD: A state of the art review. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2026;81:101140.
- Sanchez. Lung-Cardiovascular Interactions and Derangements in ARDS. Compr Physiol 2026;16(5):e70254.
- Cruz-Sánchez. Gastrointestinal complications in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications. Clin Nutr 2026;65:106776.
- Zhu. Vasoactive Agent Therapy in Septic Shock: From Monotherapy Battles to Tailored Hemodynamic Optimization. Shock 2026;66(4):882-891.
Editorials
- Saver. Neuroprotective Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Tantalizing Prospect. JAMA 2026; epublished September 10th.
- Lee. Precision therapy for endotoxic septic shock: a step toward personalized treatment from EUPHAS to TIGRIS. Acute Crit Care 2026;41(3):701-707.
Commentaries
Case Reports
- Subramanian. Not All Shocks Are Created Equal: Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Unmasking Panhypopituitarism Following Acute Coronary Syndrome. JACC Case Rep 2026; epublished September 10th.
- Riella. Porcine kidney xenotransplantation as a bridge to allotransplantation: a first-in-human study. Lancet 2026;408(10559):1029-1040.
Thursday 10th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Gao. Global hospital admission and case fatality risks among patients with influenza virus infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Respir Med 2026; epublished September 8th.
- Zhu. High-flow nasal cannula versus standard oxygen therapy for adult acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis and GRADE assessment. BMC Pulm Med 2026; epublished September 5th.
Observational Studies
Narrative Reviews
- Miller. Energy, flow and pressure in the cardiovascular system: a narrative review of how the circulation works. Anaesthesia 2026;81(10):1386-1399.
- Osman Ahmed. Mechanical complications of transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a review article. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2026; epublished April 6th.
Editorials
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Balasubramanian. Successful Lung Transplant in a Patient With Newly Diagnosed HIV and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia. CHEST 2026;170(3):e69-e71.
- Liang. A 40-Year-Old Woman With Exertional Dyspnea and Unexplained Hypoxia. CHEST 2026;170(3):e91-e95.
- Wittig. A 72-Year-Old Man With Dyspnea, Weight Loss, and Recurrent Right-Sided Exudative Pleural Effusion. CHEST 2026;170(3):e85-e89.
- Cefalo. An Adult Patient With Incidentally Detected Bilateral Ground-Glass Opacities. CHEST 2026;170(3):e79-e83.
- Wang. A 50-Year-Old Woman With Cough and Cystic Lesions Accompanied by Diffuse Interstitial Abnormalities. CHEST 2026;170(3):e73-e77.
Wednesday 9th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Zernini. Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Secondary Analysis of the TRAIN Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(9):e2632555.
- Perry. Pulmonary artery catheters or central venous catheters for cardiac surgery: the PUMA Pilot randomised clinical trial. Anaesthesia 2026;81(10):1358-1366.
- Li. An augmented rehabilitation package incorporating immersive virtual reality during early recovery after ARDS: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;100154.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
- Chesnut. Concordance Between Bedside and Electronic Detection of Intracranial Pressure Crises: Insights From the Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring and Management in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury II Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;54(9):2234-2244.
- Caldecott. Distinct weaning phenotypes in patients unsuccessful in weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation: a secondary analysis of the WEAN SAFE cohort. Intensive Care Med 2026; epublished September 9th.
Narrative Reviews
- Shaikh. Beyond Recanalization: A Mechanistic and Procedural Framework for Adjunct Pharmacologic Therapy During Mechanical Thrombectomy. J Clin Med 2026;15(17):6681.
- Howson. An Update on Osmotherapy in Acute Brain Injury: Current and Emerging Strategies. J Clin Med 2026;15(17):6860.
- Vicent. Operational Ethics in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit: A Practical Framework for Ethical Decision-Making. J Clin Med 2026;15(17):6885.
- Klingbeil. Inhaled pulmonary vasodilators in pulmonary hypertension: Perioperative use and clinical considerations. JHLT Open 2026;14:100627.
- Wu. Best Evidence Summary for the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Infect Drug Resist 2026;19:1-13.
- Schaller. Rehabilitation and the post-intensive care syndrome across the recovery continuum: a narrative review. Intensive Care Med 2026; epublished September 9th.
- Choudhury. COVID-19-Associated Fungal Co-Infections: Pathogenesis, Diagnostics, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Strategies. J Clin Med 2026;15(17):6896.
Correspondence
Tuesday 8th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Kalamar. Early multimodal vasopressor strategy in septic shock: results of the TRICYCLE randomized controlled trial. Crit Care. 2026; epublished September 7th.
- Casamento. Ketamine for Analgosedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial. Crit Care Med. 2026; epublished September 7th.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
- Masip. Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with acute heart failure. Intern Emerg Med. 2026; epublished September 7th.
- Dieiev. Feasibility and Operator-Reported Utility of Transesophageal Lung Ultrasound As an Adjunct to Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Evaluation of Shock: A Multicenter Observational Study. Crit Care Med. 2026; epublished September 4th.
- Hirano. Prophylactic Antibiotics and 30-Day Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients Undergoing VA-ECMO: A Multicenter Observational Study. Acute Med Surg. 2026;13(1):e70150.
Guidelines
- Chung. Korean clinical practice guidelines for rehabilitation in critically ill patients and post-intensive care syndrome. Acute Crit Care. 2026;41(3):439-465.
- Rowe. Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals from the Neurocritical Care Society. Neurocrit Care. 2026; epublished August 4th.
- Kovacs. European Respiratory Society clinical practice guidelines update for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Eur Respir J. 2026; epublished September 3rd.
Narrative Reviews
- Alves. The unsolvable problem of traumatic brain injury (or how to stop wasting money in fruitless research). Surg Neurol Int. 2026;17:478.
- Sirohiya. Delirium in the oncology intensive care unit: Risk, recognition, and recovery strategies. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):114792.
- Kataria. Venous dimension of shock: Integrating arterial inflow and venous back-pressure in hemodynamic assessment. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):122632.
- Karan. Mitigating limb ischemia in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A narrative review of evolving role of distal perfusion catheters. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):120664.
- Watters. Pulmonary Embolism—A Century of Progress. ANZ J Surg. 2026; epublished September 7th.
- Yohannes. Physiology-guided mechanical ventilation: Monitoring, proportional assist, and bounded automation. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):119806.
- Ribeiro Junior. Global evidence on molecular adsorbent recirculating system uses for trauma-induced acute liver failure: A scoping review. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):117566.
- Kosuta. Critical care hepatology: A narrative review of current concepts and management. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):123372.
- Nedel. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in critically ill patients: A guide for clinicians. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):120840.
- Sirohiya. Artificial intelligence for early sepsis detection and dynamic prognostication in onco-critical care. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):120560.
- Kudu. Lactate-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio, and prognostic nutritional index in acute and critical care: A focused mini-review. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):123634.
- Goel. From carbon cost to climate care: Greening our intensive care units. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):119925.
- Khaw. Integrating frailty and acute illness severity scoring for risk stratification in acute geriatric care: Review and practical guide. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):120866.
Editorials
Case Reports
- Morotti Colleoni. When EEG and Brain MRI Disagree After Cardiac Arrest. Neurocrit Care. 2026; epublished August 5th.
- Hosur Ravikumar. Methylene blue for treating toxic encephalopathy due to acute nickel poisoning: A case report. World J Crit Care Med. 2026;15(3):120702.
Monday 7th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
Narrative Reviews
- Mansour. Central Nervous System Aspergillosis: Advances in Diagnosis, Therapeutics, and Multidisciplinary Management (2026 Update). Mycoses. 2026;69(9):e70214.
- Žižek. Cardiac implantable electronic devices in heart failure: needs, challenges, and real-world implementation. Heart Fail Rev. 2026;31(1):103.
- Brighenti. Diaphragm Ultrasound: State-of-the-Art Review. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2026; epublished September 5th.
- Martin-Loeches. Rethinking pneumonia as a pathway to sepsis: host response and clinical heterogeneity. Crit Care Sepsis Severe Infect. 2026;1(1):12.
Editorials
Commentaries
Correspondence
Sunday 6th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Walker. Needle aspiration versus intercostal chest drain for secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (the PRINCE-SSP trial): a pragmatic, open-label, multi-centre, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial. Eur Respir J. 2026; epublished September 3rd.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Stebbins. Long-Term Mortality and Functional Outcomes After Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med. 2026; epublished August 31st.
- Odat. Trial sequential analysis of the efficacy of amino acid and protein therapy in preventing cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med Surg. 2026; epublished September 1st.
- van Eerten. The effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2026;16(1):27195.
Observational Studies
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Taylor. Management of Thyroid Emergencies: Joint Consensus Statement on Management of Thyroid Storm. Eur Thyroid J. 2026;15(4):ETJ260043.
- Koscielniak. Methodology standards for usual care as a comparator in patient centred, comparative, clinical effectiveness research. BMJ. 2026;394:e288178.
- Kovacevic. Consensus statement for managing patients with ARDS in low-resource settings: a Delphi study. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished August 27th.
Narrative Reviews
- Lee. Cardiopulmonary Failure in Hantavirus Disease: Mechanisms, Recognition, and ECMO-Based Management. Viruses. 2026;18(8):915.
- Kanchustambham. Kratom-Associated Pulmonary Toxicity: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Forensic Series with a Proposed Clinical Phenotype Classification. J Med Toxicol. 2026; epublished August 27th.
- Ackermann. Cognitive Health and Quality of Life After Surviving Sepsis: A Narrative Review. J Intensive Care Med. 2026;41(10):936-946.
- Zhang. Mitochondrial immunometabolism in sepsis: bridging immune cell dysfunction and organ failure. Front Immunol. 2026;17:1921226.
- Mathais. Artificial intelligence for battlefield triage in large-scale combat operations: Opportunities, limits, and ethical considerations. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S177-S187.
- Henry. Trauma critical care in trauma patients during large-scale combat operations: An unresolved capability gap. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S168-S176.
- Russo. Interpreting the two-hour partial REBOA safety window: Physiologic context, monitoring limitations, and device-specific considerations. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S162-S167.
- Remondelli. Ready before the call: Integration of civilian surgeons into a combat casualty care clinical readiness program for large-scale combat operations. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S157-S161.
- Remondelli. The innovation imperative for an integrated Military Academic Health System: Aligning education, research, and clinical operations to sustain combat casualty readiness. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S152-S156.
- Singh. Relative Superiority: A framework for military and civilian trauma care based on special operations warfare. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S146-S151.
- Hazen. A novel approach to blood supply in the era of large-scale combat operations. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S143-S145.
- Hiroshige. Combat casualty care in the American Revolution: Perils of a fragmented medical command structure. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2 Suppl 2026):S1-S6.
- Joffe. Developmental Care in the Early Years in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients as a Strategy to Mitigate Pediatric Post-Intensive-Care Syndrome: A Narrative Review. J Intensive Care Med. 2026;41(10):947-961.
Editorials
Commentaries
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Beauregard-Mora. Right Ventricular-Protective Strategies in Pulmonary Embolism With Cardiopulmonary Failure: Prone Positioning and Mechanical Ventilation. JACC Case Rep. 2026; epublished August 28th.
- Achour. When chest pain and troponin elevation aren't acute coronary syndrome: a cardiovascular case report of atypical pheochromocytoma. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026;10(8):ytag544.
- Serafini. Cement in the heart: a case report of an unusual embolization. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026;10(8):ytag564.
- Yomogida. Lemierre syndrome (septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein). Cleve Clin J Med. 2026;93(9):510-511.
Saturday 5th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Karagiannidis. Extracorporeal CO2 elimination for acute exacerbation of severe COPD requiring invasive mechanical ventilation: a randomized controlled trial (the X-COPD trial). Crit Care. 2026;30(1):458.
- Meier. Empirical Meropenem Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam for Critically Ill Adults With Sepsis: Feasibility of a Randomised Trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70(9):e70324.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Suárez. Efficacy and Safety of Albumin in Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review. Emerg Med Int. 2026;2026:7434218.
- Marabotti. Noninvasive Respiratory Support Before Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis. ASAIO J. 2026;epublished.
Observational Studies
- Stein. Association Between Individualized Intracranial Pressure Thresholds and Long-Term Outcomes in Moderate-to-Severe TBI: A CAHR-TBI Multicenter Study. J Neurotrauma. 2026;epublished.
- Seitz. Personalized Oxygen Saturation Targets Compared to the Oxygen Saturation Experienced in Care Among Mechanically Ventilated Adults. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2026;epublished.
Guidelines
Narrative Reviews
- Davies. Role of ECMO and percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in the management of acute pulmonary embolism. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026;13:1935374.
- Lowack. Potential Pathomechanisms of Reverse Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI): An Underrecognized Transfusion Complication. Transfus Med Rev. 2026;epublished.
- Beisel. What's in a Name? Etymology and History of Antibacterials and Antifungals. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026;13(8):ofag440.
- Seldeslachts. Combination therapy for fungal diseases: the role of immunotherapy in the present and the future. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2026;epublished.
- Sutori. From rib fixation to dynamic chest wall reconstruction: historical lessons for modern surgical stabilization of rib fractures. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2026;52(1):284.
- Barlow. Severity scoring systems in intensive care: new models, or continuous recalibration? Curr Opin Crit Care. 2026;32(5):484–490.
- Zeng. Acute gastrointestinal injury severity assessment informs nutritional support and prognostic evaluation in critically ill children: a narrative review. Front Nutr. 2026;13:1911973.
- Chalmers. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults: acute and long-term complications. Lancet Healthy Longev. 2026;epublished August 28th.
- Giamundo. Contemporary Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: From Rapid Diagnosis to Early Secondary Prevention. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2026;13(8):393.
- Torre. Vasoplegia in Cardiac Surgery and Mechanical Circulatory Support: From Cardiopulmonary Bypass to Advanced Circulatory Support Devices. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2026;13(8):378.
- Calabretta. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Hospital-Acquired/Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Med Sci. 2026;14(5):514.
- Li. Biomarkers of perioperative neurocognitive disorders after cardiac surgery: from mechanistic insights to clinical translation. Front Neurosci. 2026;20:1893171.
Editorials
- Khan. Time to source control: An under-recognised principle of damage control surgery in deployed military environments. Trauma. 2026;epublished.
- Calabrese. From arterial pressure to tissue perfusion: blood-pressure targets after resuscitated infarction-related cardiac arrest. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026;15(8):594–595.
Commentaries
- Tokmak. Intracranial hypertension and cerebrovascular autoregulation: novel insights and clinical implications. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026;15(8):632–633.
- Gasca-Aldama. Right ventricular–pulmonary arterial uncoupling and venous excess in normotensive pulmonary embolism shock. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):456.
- Munshi. Beyond the ventilator: deploying adjuvant therapies across the course of ARDS. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished.
- Le Dorze. Death determination at the bedside: clinical judgement beyond criteria. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):457.
Case Reports
Friday 4th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Heusch. The vagus nerve in myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Merola. One syndrome, many diseases: toward precision pharmacotherapy in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1924674.
- Ali. Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Haemodynamic Consequences, Clinical Impact, and Contemporary Assessment. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2026;13(8):382.
- Torre. Neuroprognostication After Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: ECMO-Specific Challenges and a Multimodal Time-Sensitive Framework. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2026;13(8):364.
- Aldana. The perioperative brain-heart-immune axis: autonomic resilience, multimodal monitoring and postoperative delirium. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1906375.
- Makarious. A Shift in Mindset: From ST Elevation to Acute Coronary Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (ACOMI). Heart Lung Circ. 2026;epublished August 27th.
- Lavinio. HOPFIT: A neuro-cardiovascular monitoring framework for precision sedation, anaesthesia, and resuscitation. J Clin Monit Comput. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Neuberger. Assessment of the effectiveness of protein in critical illness: the role of statistical shortcomings in explaining discrepancies between observational studies and randomized controlled trials. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):446.
- Lo. The evolving landscape of stroke interventions. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(8):514–518.
- Rasheed. Heart Meets Brain: Insights into Neurocardiac Pathophysiology. Pathophysiology. 2026;33(3):58.
- Jin. Beyond the Lungs: ICU Oral Care and Gut Resilience—A Hypothesis-Generating Narrative Review. Microorganisms. 2026;14(8):1772.
- Ziaka. Awake Prone Positioning in Non-Intubated Non-COVID-19 ARDS: A Comprehensive Review. Adv Respir Med. 2026;94(4):53.
- Bucci. Lung Ultrasound in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Diagnostic Tool, Prognostic Marker or Monitoring Strategy? Children (Basel). 2026;13(8):1103.
- Yuan. Microbiota–Immune Crosstalk in Pneumonia and Acute Lung Injury: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Therapeutic Opportunities. Microorganisms. 2026;14(8):1758.
- Maimaiti. Comprehensive review of post-hepatectomy liver failure: definition, prediction, and intervention. Int J Surg. 2026;epublished August 25th.
- Yurtsever. Sepsis as CNS-governed metabolic triage. Front Immunol. 2026;17:1842915.
Thursday 3rd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Karagiannidis. Extracorporeal CO2 elimination for acute exacerbation of severe COPD requiring invasive mechanical ventilation: a randomized controlled trial (the X-COPD trial). Crit Care. 2026;30(1):458.
- Wongtangman. Effect of the orexin receptor antagonist, suvorexant, on sleep architecture in the early postoperative period following cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):459.
- Yang. An empirical study of the “Sandwich Method” in the management of moderately severe incontinence-associated dermatitis in critically ill patients: An empirical randomized controlled study. J Tissue Viability. 2026;35(4):101045.
Systematic Reviews
- Asami. Impact of Evidence-Based Feeding Protocols on Clinical Outcomes and Nutritional Delivery in Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2026;epublished September 1st.
- Poulsen. Impact of pre-admission functional status on intensive care patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth. 2026;epublished August 28th.
Observational Studies
- Wood. Functional immune changes are conserved in COVID-19 and trauma patients receiving intensive care. Nat Commun. 2026;17:8172.
- Trevilla Martínez. Hypoxic Hepatitis in Critically Ill Patients: Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished September 3rd.
- Roncon-Albuquerque. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation without invasive mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome: an international cohort study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2187–2198.
- Sekiya. Aspiration pneumonia in the world's most aged society: age-stratified ICU management and outcomes from a nationwide Japanese registry. J Intensive Care. 2026;epublished August 1st.
Wednesday 2nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Meister. Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy: From Endotheliopathy and Fibrinolysis Phenotypes to Viscoelastic-Guided Resuscitation. Eur J Haematol 2026;epublished September 1st
- Lo. The evolving landscape of stroke interventions. Singapore Med J 2026;67(8):514-518
- Molnar. The role of hemoadsorption in septic shock: toward a personalized approach. Crit Care 2026;30:432
Tuesday September 1st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lu. Translating the pathophysiology of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: From bench to bedside. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished September 1st
- Al-Husinat. Ventilator weaning and extubation in acute brain injury: Challenges and evidence-based approaches. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;45(5):101816
- Torre. Neuroprognostication After Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: ECMO-Specific Challenges and a Multimodal Time-Sensitive Framework. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2026;13(8):364
Editorials
- Kesecioglu. Surviving Sepsis Campaign beyond survival: aligning sepsis care with patient goals. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 31st.
- Paraskevas. Hypernatremia in the critically Ill: beyond free water replacement. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 31st.
Commentaries
- Katsounas. Sepsis-associated liver injury: from liver-test risk signals to immunobiology-guided precision medicine. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 31st.
- Turpin. The 2025 CAP Controversy: Why Guideline Methodology Matters for Clinical Decision-Making. Ann Pharmacother. 2026;60(10):1019–1022.
Monday August 31st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
August
Sunday 30th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Bundgaard. Response-Tailored or Standard-Duration Antibiotic Treatment for Infective Endocarditis. N Engl J Med. 2026;epublished August 28th.
- Rizas. Dual antithrombotic therapy using potent antiplatelet inhibitors in atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Nat Med. 2026;epublished August 29th.
- Gupta. Impact of high fraction of inspired oxygen before extubation on incidence of postoperative atelectasis in children: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Res. 2026;epublished August 29th.
- Guven. Closed-loop versus conventional synchronization in spontaneously breathing adult patients–a randomized controlled study. J Crit Care. 2027;97:155705.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Alzahrani. Inhaled nitric oxide after lung transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;21(1):644.
- Chen. External validity limitations of randomized trials cited in adult critical care clinical practice guidelines: a systematic review of guidelines published from 2015 to 2020. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1826468.
- Mariotti. Perioperative mechanical ventilation strategies in adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth. 2026;epublished August 27th.
Observational Studies
- Horr. Cost-Effectiveness of Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: A PEERLESS Randomized Controlled Trial Post Hoc Analysis. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2026;epublished August 25th.
- Beske. Early clinical recovery in STEMI cardiogenic shock: insights from the DanGer shock trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026;15(8):618–621.
- Mokart. Immune clinical profiles as determinants of acute respiratory failure etiologies in critically ill patients with hematological malignancies: A multicenter analysis. J Crit Care. 2027;97:155717.
- Chaba. The effect of augmented protein intake on nitrogen balance: A nested cohort study of the TARGET protein trial. J Crit Care. 2027;97:155706.
- Cruciger. When trauma turns septic: Associated factors and focus-specific mortality in 61,399 patients from the TraumaRegister DGU®. J Crit Care. 2027;97:155719.
- Lavinio. Heparin formulation and thromboprophylaxis intensity in critically ill patients: Results from the ESICM UNITE registry. Thromb Res. 2026;265:109820.
- Zorrilla-Vaca. Intraoperative corticosteroid administration and postoperative pulmonary complications: a secondary analysis of the iPROVE clinical trials. Br J Anaesth. 2026;epublished August 27th.
- Armillotta. Causal Endotype–Based Classification of Myocardial Infarction. JAMA Cardiol. 2026;epublished August 29th.
Editorials
- Huang. Beyond molecular states: Integrating dysregulated host response into precision critical care. Hemodynamics. 2026;epublished August 21st.
- Ding. Plasma transfusion in neonatal sepsis. World J Pediatr. 2026;epublished August 28th.
Commentaries
- Morais. Monitoring tidal recruitment during assisted ventilation: what can electrical impedance tomography tell us? Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2122–2123.
- A “monstrous” conflict of interest: Kim Fox, ivabradine, and European Society of Cardiology clinical practice guidelines. BMJ. 2026;394:e100440.
- Parmar. Albumin in the Critically Ill: Lost in Translation. Am J Med. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Meyerowitz-Katz. Seven ways to improve observational epidemiology and build trust. Nat Health. 2026;epublished August 26th.
Correspondence
- Zhang. Translating physiology-guided weaning: methodological paradoxes in SBT monitoring. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2255–2256.
- Kong. Respiratory mechanics changes predicting extubation failure: causation or common consequence? Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2257–2258.
- Dres. Respiratory mechanics to predict extubation failure: asking the patient about dyspnea may help! Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2259–2260.
- Murgolo. Reply to Zhang et al., Kong et al., and Dres et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2261–2263.
- Li. Beyond right ventricular injury: toward a full-chain right-heart monitoring framework in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2264–2266.
- Slobod. Reply to Li et al.: Beyond right ventricular injury: toward a full-chain right-heart monitoring framework in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2267–2268.
- Akgün. Concerns regarding the generalizability of the Long-term Pneumonia Mortality Index validation study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2273–2274.
- Méndez. Reply to Akgün and Esquinas: concerns regarding the generalizability of the Long-term Pneumonia Mortality Index validation study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2275–2276.
- Lilitwat. After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, Infection Requires a Diagnostic Timeout. Resuscitation. 2026;epublished August 20th.
Case Reports
- Camara. Immunomodulation Therapy to Treat Severe Malaria With Multiple Organ Failure. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(9):e1471.
- Uribe. Reviving the Standstill Heart: Multimodal Management of Refractory Cardiac Arrest due to Massive Pulmonary Embolism. Case Rep Crit Care. 2026;2026:6192253.
- Sanon. Hypertonic Saline as Maintenance Intravenous Fluid in Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Case Rep Crit Care. 2026;2026:6209006.
Guidelines & Position Statements
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Zheng. Pulmonary vascular dysfunction in ARDS Pathophysiology and therapeutic implications. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished August 26th
- Nair. Total artificial hearts: an evolution on the horizon. Eur Heart J. 2026;47(32):4396–4409.
- Robba. Balancing lung and brain: physiological strategies for ARDS management in acute brain injury. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 27th.
- Abedi. Acute Severe Asthma in the Intensive Care Unit: From Bronchodilators to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 27th
- Messina. Personalised fluid therapy in septic shock. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished August 26th
Saturday 29th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Winchell. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of empyema and chylothorax: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Emergency General Surgery Algorithms work group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Valenzuela. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma/American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma clinical protocol for nutrition support in adult trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Aboumarie. Cardiac ultrasound in cardiovascular emergency and critical care: a clinical consensus statement of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, the Acute CardioVascular Care Association of the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025;26(11):1699-1724.
- Walsh. AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF Expert Consensus Document: Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026). Eur Heart J. 2026;47(32):4357-4374.
- Rhee. IDSA/ACEP/ASM/PIDS/SCCM/SHEA/SHM/SIDP Multisociety Position Paper: Hospital Strategies to Improve Sepsis Outcomes. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;epublished August 25th.
- Nadig. 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on the Treatment and Management of COVID-19: Baricitinib vs. Tocilizumab. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;82(Suppl 3):i18-i23.
Friday 28th
Research
Observational Studies
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Mills. Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026). Eur Heart J. 2026;epublished August 28th.
- Køber. 2026 ESC Guidelines for the management of heart failure. Eur Heart J. 2026;epublished August 28th.
Thursday 27th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Goel. Noninvasive respiratory support for adult patients with acute respiratory failure: an official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(9):2135-2158.
- Wolfe. Evidence Update for Minimally Invasive Surgical Evacuation of Supratentorial Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Chrimes. Project for Universal Management of Airways: guidelines for tracheal extubation. Anaesthesia. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Li. Chinese expert consensus on tetanus prophylaxis in major trauma (2026 Edition). Chin J Traumatol. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Richards. 2026 Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline From the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2026;epublished August 27th.
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Wilson. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure and Continuous Albuterol for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2630627.
- Chung. Early mobilization for mechanical ventilation for sepsis or acute respiratory failure (EVER): a multicenter randomized controlled trial with 12-month outcomes. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Nguyen Viet. Electrical impedance tomography-guided individualized ventilation strategy in patients with trauma-related and postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome. PLoS One. 2026;21(8):e0355609.
- Drop. ICU-specific virtual reality for mental health after critical illness: an international three-arm randomized clinical trial. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):444.
- Ge. Body Weight in Relation to the Effectiveness of Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: The ENCHANTED Trial. Stroke. 2026;epublished August 26th.
- Zhang. Antimicrobial Glucose Chlorhexidine Dressings vs. Sterile Dressings in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Semin Dial. 2026;39(4):177-184.
Systematic Reviews
- Liu. Efficacy and Safety of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Invasively Ventilated Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Nurs Crit Care. 2026;31(5):e70598.
- Grün. Classification of videolaryngoscopy: a systematic review. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished August 26th
Observational Studies
- Alpkvist. Lifelong De Novo Aneurysm Risk After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Young Survivors. JAMA Neurol. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Rabea. Citywide implementation of a rapid whole-genome sequencing program for critically ill pediatric patients. Nat Med. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Abbott. Safety of routine antimicrobial prophylaxis for surgery (SAPPHIRE): a prospective multi-centre cohort study. eClinicalMedicine 2026;99:104151
Wednesday 26th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lassola. ARDS management in trauma patients. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 26th
- Kusirisin. Timing of hemoadsorption in sepsis: redefining early through mediator-guided therapy. j intensive care 2026;14:79
- Redant. Systemic Citrate Toxicity During Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy. J Clin Med. 2026;15(17):6564.
- Heizelman. Perioperative POCUS: Technical Considerations and Applications for the Pediatric Anesthesiologist. J Clin Med. 2026;15(17):6539.
- Baeza. Update on Perioperative Prevention of Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury. J Clin Med. 2026;15(17):6532.
- Solarte Ordoñez. Acute Ischemic Stroke in 2026: From Time to Penumbra—An Updated Narrative Review of Reperfusion Strategies with a Latin American Implementation Perspective. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6496.
- Loreni. Infective Endocarditis on Aortic Valve: From Diagnosis to Cardiac Surgical Intervention—Narrative Review. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6463.
- Granata. Kounis Syndrome in the Modern Era: A Comprehensive Review of Allergic Acute Coronary Syndromes. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6417.
- Tupu. Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Ultrasound: Clinical Applications, Foundation Models, and the Path to Precision Cardiology. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6398.
- Holia. The Aorta Is One Organ; Our Response Is Not: A Global Case for Systems Redesign in Acute Aortic Syndromes. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6363.
- McDearman. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Contemporary Review of Classification, Evaluation, and Acute Management. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6175.
- Rahe-Meyer. Fibrinogen Concentrate in Acute Hemorrhage: Mechanistic Insight, Thresholds, and Targeted Replacement. J Clin Med. 2026;15(16):6156.
Tuesday 25th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Bohula. Vasoactive Agent Selection Strategies in the Management of Cardiogenic Shock. Circulation 2026;154(8):775-784
- Khoshnam Rad. A clinician’s guide to corticosteroid therapy in pneumonia and critical illness: agent selection, dosing, monitoring, and interactions. Pneumonia. 2026;18:19.
- Pierre. Functional and muscle recovery after critical illness: current and future nutritional, physical and metabolic strategies. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished August 24th.
- Chen. Rapid Diagnostics and Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Bloodstream Infections: A Narrative Review and Proposed Clinical Actionability Framework. Int J Gen Med. 2026;19:623052.
- Jiang. Ultrasound-guided gastrointestinal hemodynamic intervention in critical illness: A first-principles and energy-flow perspective. Hemodynamics. 2026;2(2):e0023.
Monday 24th
Guidelines & Position Statements
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Anderson. Cervical spine clearance in adult trauma patients: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(3):378-387.
- Cripps. Duodenal injuries: what you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(3):367-377.
- Zhang. Progress in Understanding Brain Injury After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(8):50277.
- De Marco. Advances in Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia: Technical Considerations and Contemporary Approaches. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(8):52698.
- Liu. Microcirculatory alterations and dysfunction in sepsis. From pathophysiology to bedside monitoring. Hemodynamics 2026;epublished August 21st
Commentaries
Sunday 23rd
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Hong. Focused Update to International Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Prolonged-Infusion Beta-Lactam Antibiotics Among Severely Ill Adult Patients: Endorsed by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. Pharmacotherapy. 2026;46(9):e70188.
- Tzalavras. Management of critically ill cancer patients. Expert consensus statement of the “Intensive Care for Hematology and Oncology Patients” (iCHOP) Working Group of the German Society of Hematology and Oncology (DGHO), Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (OeGHO), German Society for Medical Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine (DGIIN), and Austrian Society of Medical and General Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ÖGIAIN). Eur J Cancer. 2026;245:116924.
- Al Aseri. Saudi expert consensus on the management of acute asthma and COPD exacerbations with algorithm of aerosol drug delivery device recommendations. Int J Emerg Med. 2026;19:210.
- Usefulness of Bedside Point-of-care Ultrasounds in Intensive Care Unit for Septic Patients: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging. J Cardiovasc Echogr. 2026;36(3):214-226.
- Tam. Point-of-care testing in general haematology: An update to the British Society for Haematology good practice paper. Br J Haematol. 2026;epublished August 16th.
- Gan. Fifth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Executive Summary. Anesth Analg. 2026;143(3):497-513.
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Rech. Diagnosis and management of acute hyperkalaemia. BMJ. 2026;394:e100287.
- Saleh. Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty as a Bridge Therapy in Acute Valve Syndrome: A Narrative Review of Evidence Gaps and Future Directions. Structural Heart. 2026;10(9):101059.
- Sada. Current strategies of cerebral oxygenation monitoring in general intensive care units: a narrative review. J Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished June 15th.
- Su. Renal diseases and blood pressure dysregulation in acute care: Pathophysiology, clinical patterns. World J Nephrol. 2026;15(3):121561.
- Trombara. Renal replacement therapies in the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury. World J Nephrol. 2026;15(3):119548.
- Abdelhamid. Kidney replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in low-resource settings: Lessons from Africa. World J Nephrol. 2026;15(3):122148.
- Hynes. 2025 Practice-changing articles in trauma, emergency general surgery, pediatric trauma, and surgical critical care: an EAST narrative review. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11:e002374.
- Lun. Investigation and management of breakthrough ischemic stroke in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation. BMJ. 2026;394:e084905.
- Brook. Perioperative Intravenous Infiltration: From Recognition to Prevention. Anesthesiology Open. 2026;1(2):e0022.
- Kowalówka. Cardiac Surgery Management in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(8):49476.
- Shrestha. Infections in mechanical circulatory support. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026;13:1910836.
- Kalayci. The role of biomarkers across the care continuum in acute heart failure. Biomark Res. 2026;14:90.
Saturday 22nd
Editorials
- Delamarre. Machine learning for prediction in secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: real progress, real limits, and the potential of synthetic data. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 19th.
- Erdoes. Reversal Is Not Hemostasis: What a Trauma Model Teaches Us about Andexanet Alfa and Four-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate in Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 19th.
- Jain. High-flow nasal oxygen in the perioperative period: Enough evidence, or questions still unanswered? Indian J Anaesth. 2026;70(8):885-889.
Commentaries
- Del Prete. When supply chains fail: rethinking resilience in intensive care. Crit Care. 2026;30:434.
Correspondence
- Nawa. From undetected to optimized: advancements in minimizing mechanical ventilation asynchrony. einstein (Sao Paulo). 2026;24:eCE2460.
- Xu. Neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest: time-anchored reassessment and uncertainty around zero false positives. Crit Care. 2026;30:441.
- Ligocki. ECMO artificial intelligence: matching the model to the clinical question. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 22nd.
- He. MAPSE in critical illness: from prognostic association to clinical utility. Crit Care. 2026;30:422.
- Spencer. Letter to the editor - prevention of arterial catheter-related bloodstream infections: current evidence and future directions. Crit Care. 2026;30:439.
- Kuzukıran Kocataş. SOFA-2 reclassification: data availability and incremental prognostic value. Crit Care. 2026;30:438.
- de Oliveira Manoel. Dexmedetomidine and supraventricular tachycardia: signal, surrogate, or confounding? Crit Care. 2026;30:437.
- Honoré. Adjunctive inhaled antibiotics should not necessarily be considered independently of the systemic antibiotic regimen. Crit Care. 2026;30:423.
Case Reports
- Burton. The Use of Point-of-Care Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Undifferentiated Cardiac Arrest in a Pregnant Patient. CASE. 2026;10:323-327.
- Nobuhiro. Management of penetrating traumatic diaphragm injury. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11:e002270.
- Ruiz-López. Myocardial Calcification After Severe Sepsis: 3-Patient Case Series, Multimodality Imaging, and Review of the Literature. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished August 21st.
- Nag. Acute airway obstruction from tracheal stent occlusion in post-intubation tracheal stenosis: A case report. JCA Adv. 2026;epublished August 21st.
- Mannes. Veno-arterial-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with a Hemoconcentrator to Manage Transfusion Associated Hyperkalemic Arrest. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 20th.
- Protti. Electrical Impedance Tomography Reveals Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Flow-Induced Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch. ASAIO J. 2026;epublished August 17th.
Friday 21st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Schultz. Low-dose, short-duration catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute intermediate-high-risk pulmonary embolism: the BETULA trial. EuroIntervention. 2026;22(16).
- Wang. Renal resistive index-guided mean arterial pressure titration in sepsis: a prospective single-center, single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Nat Commun. 2026;17(1):8759.
- Yuan. Head positioning after endovascular therapy for acute stroke due to large vessel occlusion (HeadSOAR): multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2026;394:e100363.
- Myles. Intravenous iron to treat anaemia before cardiac surgery (ITACS): international, double blind, placebo controlled randomised trial. BMJ. 2026;394:e100407.
- Janko. ROTEM-guided blood product transfusion in patients with cirrhosis having invasive procedures: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026;epublished August 20th.
- Maity. Renoprotective Effects of Dexmedetomidine Versus Dopamine in High-Risk Renal Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective, Randomized, Comparative Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 21st.
- Antonenko. Transcranial Electrical Stimulation and Delirium Among Postoperative Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2628284.
- Cavigioli. Initial CPAP of 5 versus 8 cmH2O during delivery room stabilisation of very preterm infants: the PHILODENDROOM pilot randomised trial. Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185(9):673.
- Millot. Impact of a strategy using multiplex PCR on targeted antibiotic therapy for patients with suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia or hospital-acquired pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation: a randomized, single-blind trial. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 20th.
Systematic Reviews
- Pittaway. Mortality and adverse events of extracorporeal haemoadsorption therapy in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(3):676-689.
- Atassi. Direct Versus Videolaryngoscopy for Emergency Tracheal Intubation of Trauma Patients in Hospital: A Systematic Review. Anesth Analg. 2026;143(2):326-336.
- Liu. Balanced crystalloid versus saline for resuscitation in adult sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med. 2026;13:1906761.
- McDougall. Induction Agents for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Chest. 2026;epublished August 18th.
- Alharthi. Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy in ICU Patients with Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with GRADE and Trial Sequential Analysis. J Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 9th.
- Nayel. Safety and efficiency of Peripheral versus Central Line Vasopressor Administration in Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 9th.
- Shahbaz. Sivelestat Sodium versus Standard Care for Prevention of Postoperative Lung Injury and ARDS in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 18th.
- Scharner. Anticoagulation Strategies in Adults Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Artif Organs. 2026;50(8):1103-1117.
Observational Studies
- Smith. Adherence to Sedative Weaning Opportunities and Length of Stay for Critically Ill Children. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2629399.
- Jarry. Validation of intraoperative processed electroencephalography and cerebral oximetry for prediction of postoperative delirium in cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study. Can J Anaesth. 2026;epublished August 19th.
- Buchardt. Pediatric Intensive Care Utilization and Outcomes in Denmark. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2629876.
- Snow. Beta-lactam antibiotics have immunomodulatory effects in vitro, including changes consistent with sepsis-induced immunosuppression. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):424.
- Legrand. Early Surgery and Outcomes in Severe Burns: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study. Ann Surg. 2026;epublished August 18th.
- Gantzel. Effect of early versus delayed or no insulin therapy for moderate hyperglycemia in ICU patients: A target trial emulation. Chest. 2026;epublished August 16th.
- Grieco. Respiratory mechanics modifies the impact of ventilator settings on clinical outcome in patients with acute brain injury. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 19th.
- Reep. Switching from controlled to assisted ventilation based on oxygenation thresholds and PEEP: a target trial emulation. Crit Care. 2026;epublished August 20th.
Protocols
- Winearls. Fibrinogen Early In Severe Trauma studY II (FEISTY II): study protocol for a randomised clinical trial of fibrinogen concentrate vs cryoprecipitate in traumatic haemorrhage in Australia and New Zealand. Trials. 2026;epublished August 20th.
- Gastaldi. A protocol for the rehabilitation of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation from the ICU to the post-hospital phase: the MOVE-ICUtoHOME, a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Respir Res. 2026;13(1):e004039.
- Rolfsen. Protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial of computerised cognitive rehabilitation in survivors of critical illness: the RETURN-III study. BMJ Open. 2026;16(8):e118830.
Thursday 20th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Dauw. Device therapies in cardiorenal syndrome: an expert review. ESC Heart Failure 2026;13(4):xvag195
- Wolf. Long-term course and recovery following pulmonary embolism. J Thromb Haemost. 2026;epublished February 3rd
- Rame. Microcurrent therapy in cardiac repair: bridging mechanistic biology and clinical evidence. Circ Heart Fail. 2026;epublished August 19th
- Ma. Pharmacological mechanisms and clinical evidence of vasopressin, steroids, and epinephrine triple therapy in in-hospital cardiac arrest. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026;13:1912914.
- Assimakopoulos. When might we consider using the newer β-lactam agents as empirical therapy against presumed carbapenem-resistant gram-negative infections? JAC Antimicrob Resist. 2026;8(4):dlag174.
- Gonzalez-Barbuzano. Genomic and integrative based progression biomarker discovery in adult sepsis: toward clinical stratification and precision medicine. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished August 17th.
- Albertse. Evidence-based clinical pathway development for airway pressure release ventilation in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome: findings from a rapid literature review. Trends Nurs. 2026;6(1):a40.
Non-Clinical
Wednesday 19th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews
Observational Studies
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Consensus recommendations on perioperative mechanical ventilation strategies: an evidence-based guideline by the Brazilian society of anesthesiology. Braz J Anesthesiol 2026;epublished August 18th
- Guan. Clinical practice guideline for renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (2026 edition). Guideline working group of Chinese Society of Critical Care. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished August 18th
Commentaries
- Jozwiak. Cardiovascular adrenoceptors physiology in patients with shock. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 19th
- Elbers. Fully flexing the potential of AI in intensive care: reinforcement learning with randomization when needed. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 17th
Tuesday 18th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- de Rocquigny. EEG monitoring in the operating room: current uses and perspectives – a narrative review. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2026;45(6):101861.
- Xu. Advances in stroke-associated pneumonia in the era of revascularization therapy. Chin Med J. 2026;epublished August 17.
- Gourier. Neuro–immune dysregulation after traumatic brain injury: immunomodulatory strategies to prevent infectious complications. Front Mol Neurosci. 2026;19:1902464.
- Colebourn. A structured 5-question approach for echocardiographic evaluation of undifferentiated shock. Echo Res Pract. 2026;13:30.
- Uretsky. Evaluation and treatment of myocardial bridging by clinical phenotype. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2026;5(8):105402.
Monday 17th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Spinella. Cold and room-temperature platelets in cardiac surgery: the CHIPS randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished August 17th
- Wongtirawit. HA-330 hemoadsorption in septic shock requiring high-dose norepinephrine: a multicenter randomized controlled trial (CLEANSE). Crit Care. 2026;30:426.
- Wang. Targeted temperature management at 35°C vs. 37°C for heatstroke in ICU: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 6.
Systematic Reviews
- Łajczak. Impact of tranexamic acid on outcomes in early-admitted patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2026;epublished August 7.
- Nunes. Extreme temperatures and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Resuscitation. 2026;226:111221.
Observational Studies
- Legros. Neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a multicenter cohort study. Crit Care. 2026;30:421.
- Si. Assessing fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients with intra-abdominal hypertension: a two-center, prospective, observational study. Crit Care. 2026;30:430.
Sunday 16th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Bielicki. Oral step-down, optimal drug, and total duration of antibiotic treatment in African children hospitalised with severe community-acquired pneumonia (PediCAP): a factorial randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2026;408:545-557.
- Jawa. A Co-Designed Post-ICU Follow-Up Pathway Is Feasible and May Be Associated With Improved Psychosocial Recovery for Patients and Their Caregivers: Outcomes From the IMPACT-ICU Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(8):e1448.
- Jassal. Volume-controlled ventilation versus pressure-controlled ventilation with volume guarantee in emergency surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Surgery. 2026;198:110438.
Systematic Reviews
- Zhang. Tranexamic acid for neurological outcomes and mortality in adults with hemorrhagic acute brain injury: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Neurol. 2026;17:1902987.
- Zito. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Duration in Patients at High Bleeding Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Cardiol. 2026;11(8):758-766.
- Khan. Efficacy of nasal high-flow therapy versus standard oxygen therapy in hypoxemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. Ann Med Surg. 2026;88(8):5276-5293.
- Nguyen. High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Noninvasive Ventilation for Prevention of Reintubation in High-Risk Critically Ill Patients (HIGH-FLOW OXY): An Informative Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(8):e1452.
Observationald Studies
- Malik. Matters arising: effect modification by chronic kidney disease on renal outcomes in septic shock patients undergoing high-MAP targeting: a secondary analysis of the OPTPRESS trial. J Intensive Care. 2026;14(1):60.
- Mellencamp. Long-term mortality and risk of chronic kidney disease in children following severe malaria complicated by acute kidney injury: a prospective observational study. Lancet Glob Health. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Alao. Beyond survival: malaria-associated acute kidney injury. Lancet Glob Health. 2026;epublished August 10th.
Protocols
- Zhao. Effect of high-dose intravenous vitamin C on organ support-free days within the first 14 days in severe acute pancreatitis patients: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial protocol. Front Nutr. 2026;13:1850105.
- Gaube. In-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation with balloon occlusion of the descending aorta: protocol of the randomised controlled CPReboa study. BMJ Open. 2026;16(8):e119691.
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Farkas. International Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Patients With Hereditary Angioedema. Allergy. 2026;81(8):2744-2774.
- Çorbacıoğlu. Emergency department airway management-2026: EMAT clinical policy guideline. Turk J Emerg Med. 2026;26(3):159-182.
- Butterfield. Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) Clinical Practice Guideline: Transfer of Critically Injured Casualties. World J Surg. 2026;50(8):2455-2470.
- Enriquez Popayan. Safety recommendations on laboratory and blood count values for early mobilization in critically ill adults: an expert consensus. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260058.
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Hu. Hallmarks of acute kidney injury: molecular endotypes, precision phenotyping, and phase-adapted therapy. eBioMedicine. 2026;131:106436.
- Jin. Beyond the Lungs: ICU Oral Care and Gut Resilience—A Hypothesis-Generating Narrative Review. Microorganisms. 2026;14(8):1772.
- Chauhan. Ketamine Across the Dose–State Continuum: EEG Signatures, Network Dynamics, and Implications for Brain-State Monitoring in Anesthesia and Critical Care. Brain Sci. 2026;16(8):845.
- Wu. Toward precision medicine in ARDS: Heterogeneity, subphenotypes, and individualized therapy − A narrative review. Intensive Care Sci. 2026;1:15-26.
Editorials
- Boccatonda. Bedside contrast-enhanced ultrasound in intensive care medicine. J Intensive Med. 2026;epublished August 11th.
- Pensier. From physiological innovation to clinical precision: defining the right target for diaphragm neurostimulation. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(7):810.
- Farag. Escalating rocuronium dosing in the era of sugammadex for neuromuscular blockade reversal. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(7):815.
- Flanagin. Updated Guidance for Author Use of AI in Medical Publication. JAMA. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Du. Tissue perfusion pressure and its potential role in the management of circulatory failure. Intensive Care Sci. 2026;1:27-29.
Commentaries
- Bianchini. Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists in the intensive care unit: practical implications for the intensivists. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260166.
- Boccatonda. Bedside contrast-enhanced ultrasound in intensive care medicine. J Intensive Med. 2026;epublished August 11th.
- Fitzgerald. Pericardial Decompression for Acute Traumatic Cardiac Tamponade—Pearls and Clamshells. Emerg Med Australas. 2026;38(4):e70328.
Correspondence
- Wei. Coronary microvascular dysfunction in sepsis: thresholds and right-heart coupling. Crit Care. 2026;30:410.
- Rovas. Converging evidence for a two-domain framework of microvascular dysfunction in sepsis. Crit Care. 2026;30:413.
- Frost. Insufficient balloon size limits the interpretation of REBOARREST. Crit Care. 2026;30:412.
- Montealegre-Gallegos. “I LOVE ECMOS”- A Structured Checklist for Bedside Rounds on ECMO Patients. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished August 11th.
- Zhou. From protocol angiography to selective coronary evaluation in sepsis-associated myocardial injury. Crit Care. 2026;30:409.
- Okuzawa. Response to: "Matters arising: effect modification by chronic kidney disease on renal outcomes in septic shock patients undergoing high-MAP targeting: a secondary analysis of the OPTPRESS trial". J Intensive Care. 2026;14(1):61.
- Honoré. Trough concentrations of 10–15 mg/L of vancomycin are generally sufficient to achieve pharmacodynamic targets, whereas higher troughs can result in unnecessary nephrotoxicity: we respectfully disagree. Crit Care. 2026;30:420.
- Meckel. Comment on ESO/EANS/ESMINT Guideline on Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage. Clin Neuroradiol. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Deb. Commentary on 'The effects of asymmetrical versus symmetrical high-flow nasal cannula on respiratory muscle activity in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomised crossover study'. Pulmonology. 2026;32(1):2710580.
- Sanfilippo. To guide or not to guide percutaneous dilational tracheostomy? broncoscope, ultrasound or nothing?. Crit Care. 2026;30:417.
Case Reports
- Sosnoski. Obstructive shock from delayed blunt cardiac injury after chest trauma. Int J Emerg Med. 2026;19:204.
- Rastogi. Administration of Methylene Blue to Facilitate the Management of Post-Cardiac Arrest Refractory Shock. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished.
- Acosta. When metabolic emergencies collide: A case of concurrent diabetic ketoacidosis and tumor lysis syndrome. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;109:271-272.
- Krin. Reuse of a Previously Transplanted Heart. Case Rep Transplant. 2026;2026:5193591.
- Ruiz-López. Computed tomography pitfalls and diagnostic value in a patient with post-infarction ventricular septal defect, cardiogenic shock, and iatrogenic type B aortic dissection during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026;10(7):ytag524.
- Li. Fatal Catheter-Related Hematogenous Disseminated MSSA Sepsis in an Immunocompromised Lung Cancer Patient: A Case Report. Infect Drug Resist. 2026;19:6093-6111.
- Delgadillo. Purulent Pneumococcal Pericarditis Presenting as Normotensive Cardiac Tamponade in Austrian Syndrome. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished August 10th.
Saturday 15th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Nieman. From medical treatment option to dogma: Low tidal volume ventilation has become an unquestioned truth in ARDS. J Mech Vent. 2026;7(2):70-76.
- Siegman. Right Heart Dysfunction and Postoperative Renal Injury: Venous Congestion, Renal Perfusion Pressure, and Perioperative Implications. Curr Anesthesiol Rep. 2026;16:10.
- Qiu. Miliary Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications. Infect Drug Resist. 2026;19:616761.
- Carvey. When to Restrict Fluids and Initiate De-Resuscitation in Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Step-by-Step Reference Guide. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep. 2026;14:25.
- Knittel. Current Clinical Implications of Whole Blood in Trauma Resuscitation. Curr Anesthesiol Rep. 2026;16:12.
- Amarasinghe. Immunology of pregnancy and sepsis: shared and specific pathways guiding future precision care. EBioMedicine. 2026;130:106364.
- Nadeem. Insights into the pathophysiology of stroke-heart syndrome: a review of recent literature and clinical trials to illuminate promising therapeutic strategies. Ann Med Surg. 2026;88(8):5225-5237.
- Araujo. Lost in translation: why pharmacological trials keep failing in acute spinal cord injury. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2026;84(8):1-9.
- Branco. The Carotid Body in Sepsis: From Homeostatic Defense to Immunometabolic Dysregulation. Brain Behav Immun Health. 2026;epublished August 12th:101325.
- Jiao. When headache meets visual disturbance: An evidence-based review of common and critical entities. Sci Prog. 2026;109(3).
- Farhath. Cord management in the delivery room: from physiological principles to clinical practice. Intensive Care Med Paediatr Neonatal. 2026;4:25.
- Wu. From early warning to endotype-guided care in sepsis: A critical narrative review of AI, multi-omics, and clinical translation. Intensive Care Science. 2026;1:30-48.
- Wen. When to initiate immunomodulatory therapy in sepsis. Front Immunol. 2026;17:1898450.
- De Pascale. Hour-1 Sepsis Bundle: Updated Evidence. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):6049.
- Tian. Sepsis in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, and Outcomes. Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2026;19:620940.
- Giovenali. The Role of PoCUS in the Diagnosis and Early Monitoring of Cardiogenic Shock in the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(8):50103.
- da Silva. Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Based Therapies in Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung and Kidney Injury: Current Advances and Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci. 2026;27:6990.
- Ati. The Use of Extracorporeal Organ Support Therapies for Acute Kidney Injury in Cancer Patients. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):6024.
- Galvano. Micronutrients and ICU-Acquired Weakness: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):6066.
- Simpson. 2025 Update on Vascular Anesthesia. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40(9):2658-2666.
Friday 14th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Guven. Closed-loop versus conventional synchronization in spontaneously breathing adult patients—a randomized controlled study. J Crit Care. 2026;97:155705.
- Jouffroy. A 1-Hour Resuscitation Bundle for Prehospital Management of Septic Shock. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Jain. Analgesia for Awake Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Trauma Emergency Bay: A Randomized Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block With Local Infiltration. J Emerg Med. 2026;88:215-222.
- Kuuskoski. The Effect of Repeated Bilateral Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter Boluses on Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesth Analg. 2026;epublished August 11th.
- Guinot. Short- and Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Levosimendan in Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Weaning: The WEANILEVO Randomized Double-blind Multicenter Trial. Anesthesiology. 2026;145(3):676-688.
- Zanganeh. Remote Multicomponent Rehabilitation and Cost-Effectiveness in Survivors of Critical Illness. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2628380.
- Raman. REstrictive versus StandarD FlUid Management in Mechanically Ventilated ChildrEn Admitted to PICU: a pilot randomized controlled trial (REDUCE-1). Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026;27(8):998-1010.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Wang. Intensive blood pressure lowering after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage for secondary stroke prevention (RECAP-ICH): a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(9):830-839.
- Scquizzato. Transoesophageal echocardiography during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac arrest: A scoping review. Resuscitation. 2026;epublished August 14th.
- González-Seguel. Rethinking Muscle Wasting in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Myofiber Size and Protein Turnover. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 7th.
- Zhou. Efficacy and safety of higher versus lower protein provision with meaningful dose separation in critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Nutr. 2026;13:1893988.
- Cormaci. Sepsis, atrial fibrillation and mortality risk: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of >3 million patients. J Infect. 2026;93(2):106818.
- Sicova. Intraoperative hypotension and adverse postoperative outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Sartini. Interventions with a significant mortality difference in acute respiratory distress syndrome: A systematic review and comparison with Guidelines. J Crit Care. 2026;96:155703.
Observational Studies
- Závorszky. Impact of augmented renal clearance on piperacillin and meropenem exposure in critically ill adult burn patients: A prospective observational study. Burns. 2026;52(8):108138.
- Mikkelsen. Impact of Restrictive Versus Liberal Oxygenation on Pulmonary Decline After Cardiac Surgery: A Substudy of the GLORIOUS Randomized Clinical Trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40(9):2837-2844.
- Kanji. Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Vitamin C in Adults with Sepsis: A Sub-study of the LOVIT Trial. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2026;65(8):1205-1216.
- Chiacchia. Rapid Resolution of Hypoxemia is Common and Associated with Lower Mortality Among Intubated Patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. J Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- Yamamoto. Postintensive Care Frailty of Older Patients With Septic Shock: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- von Düring. Epidemiology, Ventilatory Patterns, and Outcomes in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Among ICU Patients Requiring Respiratory Support: A Registry-Based Cohort Study. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- Monai. Net Ultrafiltration Rate and Mortality in Critically Ill Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study With Analysis of Fluid Balance Changes. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- Killien. Updating the Epidemiology of Pediatric Critical Care in the United States: 2001–2022. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Nakamura. Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: A Multicenter Observational Study Using a Japanese ICU Registry. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Yamaguchi. Survival after Resuscitative Thoracotomy in the Emergency Department: An Analysis of 487 Trauma Patients with Prehospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. J Am Coll Surg. 2026;epublished August 11th.
- Ramgopal. Futility and Termination of Resuscitation Variation for Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Pediatrics. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- Nakashima. Ultra-early versus early adjunctive vasopressin initiation after norepinephrine escalation in septic shock: a target trial emulation. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 11th.
Thursday 13th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Jhanji. Total intravenous vs volatile inhalational anesthesia for major noncardiac surgery: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished August 12th
- Shankar-Hari. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination to accelerate immune recovery after sepsis. Sci Transl Med. 2026;18(862):aeb4113.
- Maïer. Individualized vs Standard Blood Pressure Control During Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke: The DETERMINE Randomized Clinical Trial. Neurology. 2026;107(5):e218420.
- Katsanos. Colchicine for the Prevention of Vascular Events After an Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Placebo-Controlled Trial. Stroke. 2026;epublished August 6th.
Wednesday 12th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Commentaries
- Senussi. The Problem With Volume Status. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished August 7th.
- Singer. What place for pragmatic RCTs in intensive care? Crit Care. 2026;30:411.
- Ruiz-Bailén. From preparedness to resilience: rethinking critical care strategies for future pandemics. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
- Martín Delgado. Diagnostic errors in critically ill patients: challenges, contributing factors, and improvement strategies through the SEIPS framework. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 12th.
Tuesday 11th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Golino. Acute Myocarditis: From Pathophysiology to Risk-Stratified Management—A Clinical Review. Eur J Clin Invest 2026;56(8):e70247
- Batchelor. The Postcardiac Arrest Inflammatory Response: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets. Circulation 2026;epublished August 10th
- de Haan. Necrotizing soft tissue infections: challenges and opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Burns 2026;epublished August 10th
Editorial
Commentaries
- Conway Morris. Clinical metagenomics: a call to action. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 11th
- Halacli. Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression, and catabolism syndrome: from conceptual framework to biological endotype. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished August 11th
Monday 10th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Puri. Surviving Pediatric Cardiogenic Shock: Clinical Approach, Improving Outcomes, and Future Directions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2026;epublished August 6th.
- Chatterjee. Management Algorithm for Vasoplegic Shock after Cardiac Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;epublished June 17th.
- Maier. The E-AHPBA - ESSO - Innsbruck consensus recommendations on peri- and postoperative management following liver resection. HPB. 2026;28(8):1005-1033.
Commentaries
- Cecconi. Heart–lung interactions in ARDS: practical bedside implications. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Correia. Antibiotics must be part of end-of-life decisions: a necessary evil? Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
- Rusinova. Understanding the neuroscience of communicating serious news. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished August 10th.
Sunday 9th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Stretch. Anaesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy. BJA Educ. 2026;epublished August 3rd.
- Durak Aslan. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients. Turk Arch Pediatr. 2026;61(8):666-682.
- Jin. Severe trauma care: advances and future directions in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and information technology support. Med Rev. 2026;6(3):175-218.
- Sawant. Counterfactual harm: a counter-argument. Am J Epidemiol. 2026;195(8):2230-2236.
- Tracy. Predicting, describing, or measuring? How to align model purpose with validity and applicability in critical care outcome research. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Kashiwa. Considerations and future challenges in managing ECMO for pediatric patients. J Artif Organs. 2026;29:48.
- Peverelli. Large Vessel Vasculitis Revisited: Mechanistic Insights and Advances in Diagnosis and Management. J Am Heart Assoc. 2026;15(15):e047156.
- Aithal. Corticosteroid Therapy for Drug-induced Liver Injury: Mind the Gap! J Hepatol. 2026;epublished August 4th.
- Contreras. Mechanics of pandemics. eClinicalMedicine. 2026;98:104101.
- De Maria. The Changing Landscape of Hantavirus Infections: A Narrative Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Countermeasures. Rev Med Virol. 2026;epublished July 31st.
- Wu. Microcirculatory failure after successful recanalization in ischemic stroke: insights into mechanisms, imaging, and therapeutic strategies. Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1884183.
- Parra-Londoño. Drowning the kidneys: from fluid overload to physiology-guided fluid management in onco-hematology. Clin Kidney J. 2026;19(8):sfag232.
- Zhu. The Landscape of Biomarkers in ICU-Associated AKI: From Protein Markers to Cell-Free Nucleic Acids. J Clin Lab Anal. 2026;epublished August 5th.
- Magoon. The evolving concepts in visceral obesity: What anesthesiologists need to know. Saudi J Anaesth. 2026;20(3):648-654.
- Whitworth. Sudan virus disease in humans. Lancet Glob Health. 2026;14(8):103942.
- Yeung. Functional Assessment of the Neonatal Diaphragm Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Review of Techniques, Clinical Applications, and Challenges. CHEST Pulm. 2026;4(2):100191.
- Clapham. Controversies in thromboprophylaxis: a focus on nonsurgical patients. J Thromb Haemost. 2026;24:2745-2754.
- Zhang. Gut microbiota dysbiosis in sepsis and sepsis-associated organ injury: mechanisms, gut-organ axes, and therapeutic strategies. Front Microbiol. 2026;17:1886655.
- Fregoso. Management of acute kidney injury in critical illness. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2026;40(1):65-73.
- Tan. The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): epidemiology, etiology, molecular mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. Mol Biomed. 2026;7:130.
- Zhuang. Integrated lung-diaphragm ultrasound in pediatric weaning assessment: a mini review. Front Pediatr. 2026;14:1904927.
- Muthu. Fungal pneumonia in non-neutropenic critically ill patients: a Delphi consensus from the Fungal Infection Study Forum, India, with implications for resource-limited settings. BMC Infect Dis. 2026;epublished August 4th
Saturday 8th
Editorials
Case Reports
- Higami. Life-threatening central airway obstruction managed with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a 92-year-old patient: a case letter. Emerg Crit Care Med. 2026;6(2):123-126.
- Chaddha. Applying the CHEST Guidelines for Management of Central Airway Obstruction. CHEST Pulm. 2026;4:100251.
Friday 7th
Research
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis
- Schuster. Catheter-Directed Mechanical Thrombectomy without Thrombolysis for Intermediate-to-High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2026;49(8):1452-1466.
- Yen. Prognostic Accuracy of the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria for Mortality in Children With Suspected Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 5th.
- Iacovazzo. Use of Sedation During Non-Invasive Ventilation in Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med. 2026;16(7):385.
- Hatakeyama. Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics therapy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished August 4th.
- Patel. Intravenous Thrombolysis Beyond the Conventional Time Window for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2626990.
- Rabinstein. Extended-Window Intravenous Thrombolysis—A New Standard for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2626853.
- Zhang. Dexmedetomidine vs. propofol for sedation in mechanically ventilated ICU patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Neurol. 2026;17:1875240.
Observational Studies
- King. Stroke Mortality in the United States, 1970 to 2023. J Am Heart Assoc. 2026;epublished August 7th.
- Hewgley. Early calcium replacement after minimal blood transfusion is associated with adverse outcomes. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2026;52(1):238.
- Harriman. Investigating the effects of tracheostomy cuff deflation timing in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation - An observational study. PLoS One. 2026;21(8):e0355055.
- Fage. Renal Resistive Index Responsiveness to a Mean Arterial Pressure Test As a Guide for Mean Arterial Pressure Target in the Early Phase of Septic Shock: A Physiological Study. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished August 3rd.
- Rouby. Discomfort of noninvasive ventilation, high flow nasal cannula oxygen, and conventional oxygen implemented after extubation in non-COPD patients. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 31st.
- White. Effect of restrictive fluid balance in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: a target trial emulation. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 30th.
Thursday 6th
Editorials
- Haddad. Linking Cardiac and Renal Hemodynamics for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2026;epublished August 4th.
- Pompili. Midodrine in patients with ACLF and ascites: When increasing blood pressure is not enough. Hepatol Commun. 2026;10(8).
Wednesday 5th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trial
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Omori. Traumatic disseminated intravascular coagulation: a narrative review of modern concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. J Thromb Haemost. 2026;24:2699-2712.
- Taccone. Intracranial pressure physiology, monitoring and individualized management in the acute brain injured patient. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 29th.
- Moyon. ECMO for patients with obesity: evidence and practice. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52:1720–1734.
Tuesday 4th
Guidelines & Position Statements
Singapore Cardiac Arrest Guidelines
- Editorial: Lim. 2026 Updates to Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Guidelines. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):404-405.
- Lim. Singapore Basic Cardiac Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):406-413.
- Ong. Singapore Advanced Cardiac Life Support Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):414-426.
- Chia. Singapore Post-cardiac Arrest Care Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):427-441.
- Ong. Singapore Paediatric Life Support Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):442-452.
- Kong. Singapore Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):453-465.
- Ho. Singapore First Aid Guidelines 2026. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):466-471.
- Commentary: Ng. Efforts to promote life-saving skills in Singapore and globally. Singapore Med J. 2026;67(7):472-477.
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Douin. Autonomous Oxygen Titration for Maintaining Normoxemia in Acutely Ill Adults: The SAVE-O2 AI Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2026;epublished Aug 3rd
- Schmid. Conventional vs Video-Assisted Laryngoscopy for Perioperative Endotracheal Intubations: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(8):e2625965.
- Hernández-Bernal. Phase III Open-Label, Randomized Clinical Trial of Epidermal Growth Factor and Growth Hormone Releasing Hexapeptide in Acute Ischemic Stroke. J Clin Neurosci. 2026;152:112195.
- Udelson. Fluid Management of Acute Heart Failure With the Reprieve System: The Randomized Controlled FASTR Trial. JACC Heart Fail. 2026;14(8):103062.
- Chávez-Iñiguez. Effect of Intravenous Iron Dextran on Kidney Outcomes in Acute Kidney Injury with Iron Deficiency: A Randomized Trial. Kidney360. 2026;7(7):1545-1555.
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Monday 3rd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Burns. Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure or Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(15):6019.
- Sharma. Clinical Practice Recommendations: Snakebite-envenomation-associated Acute Kidney Injury. J Assoc Physicians India 2026;74(6):78-84.
- Omar. Hemoadsorption in Poisoning and Intoxication. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(2):e00020.
- Sabounchi. Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Critical Care. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(2):e00023.
- Zeng. Clinical Prospects of Ulinastatin in the ICU: Opportunities and Challenges—A Mini Review. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(2):e00005.
- Franculli. Cardiorenal Syndrome and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies: The Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Finerenone. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(2):e00003.
- Haruta. Adopting the Fourth Pillar of Acute Care Surgery: The Current State of Palliative Medicine in Trauma Care. Curr Trauma Rep 2026;12:11.
- Wong. Neuromodulation to Promote Recovery Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Current Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Approaches. Brain Sci 2026;16(8):813.
- Vargas-Ardila. Continuum of Irreversible and Potentially Reversible Traumatic Brain Injury Sequelae: Axonal Injury and Hydrocephalus. Korean J Neurotrauma 2026;22(3):182-199.
- Walborn. Temperature Management in Trauma Patients. Curr Anesthesiol Rep 2026;16:13.
July
Sunday 2nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Wattley. JICS education: mechanical ventilation – physiology, mechanism and modes. J Intensive Care Soc 2026;epublished July 31st
- Kuppalli. A review of Bundibugyo virus and the 2026 outbreak: lessons for epidemic preparedness. Lancet Infect Dis. 2026;epublished July 31st
- Hasheminia. Intraoperative atrial fibrillation in non-cardiac surgery: a narrative review of risk factors and management strategies. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(7):51310
- Widd. The resurgence of whole blood transfusion: evaluating microcirculatory evidence in hemorrhagic trauma care: a review. Transfus Apher Sci. 2026;65(4):104471
- Carenzo. Emergency department medical care during civil unrest: a narrative review. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2026;epublished July 21st
- Beyls. Myocardial strain in perioperative medicine: a practical review for anesthesiologists. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):5927
- Golino. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and Takotsubo syndrome: converging mechanisms, diagnostic pitfalls, and a unified clinical algorithm. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):5810
- Orso. The acid–base effects of albumin in sepsis: reconciling the Stewart physicochemical approach with the traditional buffer–base paradigm. J Clin Med. 2026;15(15):5789
- Wu. The hidden battlefield: platelet function in the wake of severe trauma. Front Immunol. 2026;17:1830721
- Yan. Pathophysiology-driven neuroimaging: decoding brain injury in sepsis. Front Mol Neurosci. 2026;19:1840888
- Kaur. Cardiac arrest and resuscitative cesarean section – a brief review. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2026;42(3):345-349
- Ramanan. Prevention and management of ventriculitis among hospitalized patients. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2026;28:17
- Aziz. Pediatric invasive group A streptococcal disease: early recognition, rapid deterioration, and emergency department management. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep. 2026;14:20
- Abouelmagd. Pediatric gastrointestinal bleeding: emergency department evaluation and management of upper and lower GI hemorrhage. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep. 2026;14:19
- Ganesh. Clinician grief, moral distress, and moral injury in traumatic brain injury care: an integrative narrative. Neurosurg Focus. 2026;61(2):E3
- Pongpruksa. Physiologic and anesthetic considerations in robotic liver transplantation: implications and comparison with conventional liver transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 31st
- Mao. Reappraising traumatic brain injury and ventilator-associated pneumonia through the brain-lung-immune-microbiome axis. Front Neurol. 2026;17:1844556
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Zhao. Micro-axial flow pump vs veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions: a randomized trial. Eur Heart J. 2026;epublished July 29th
- Creutzfeldt. Facilitating communication for family members of critically ill patients during and following a hospital stay: a randomized controlled trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 22nd
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis
- Simonetti. Albumin for people with liver cirrhosis and bacterial infections. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;7:CD014636
- Qin. High-flow nasal therapy vs noninvasive ventilation for post-extubation patients at high risk of reintubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Bronconeumol. 2026;62(8):548-556
- Khan. Efficacy and safety of prehospital whole blood resuscitation in traumatic haemorrhagic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;109:229-237
- Csőke-Kabai. Timing of hypothermic temperature control does not affect neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Intensive Care Med Exp. 2026;14:96
- Semione. Aggressive versus conservative blood pressure reduction in acute intracerebral hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 22nd
- Salcedo-Campos. Intensive vs. moderate fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026;49(7):502715
- Zou. Comparing the efficacy and safety of nafamostat mesylate versus citrate for anticoagulation in continuous renal replacement therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1831023
Observational Studies
- Goetze. Neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest in patients without withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy: a prospective observational multicenter study. Crit Care. 2026;30:391
- Trakarnvanich. Venous excess and lung ultrasound during continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients (VExLUS-RRT): a prospective observational study. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;100129
- Misirlioglu Celik. Peptide-based versus standard polymeric enteral nutrition in the PICU: a multicenter observational study. Front Nutr. 2026;13:1824914
- Ramasamy. Non-operating theatre emergency tracheal intubation: a UK multicentre prospective observational study of rapid sequence induction drugs and adverse events. Anaesthesia. 2026;epublished July 29th
- Bertolet. Restrictive vs liberal transfusion strategy after myocardial infarction: a post hoc analysis of the MINT randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(7):e2624991
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Balan. Choosing Wisely Canada climate-conscious recommendations for critical care medicine. Can J Anaesth. 2026;epublished July 21st
- Yu. STARDaki: a consensus-based STARD extension for standardized reporting of diagnostic accuracy in acute kidney injury. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 28th
- Colombo. Brazilian guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults and children. Braz J Infect Dis. 2026;30:105946
Editorials
- Salvagno. Oxygen exposure in patients with brain injury: beyond static thresholds. Neurocrit Care. 2026;epublished July 31st
- Magoon. Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: the evolving perioperative implications. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2026;42(3):313-315.
- Mulleague. No rule, no accountability: why intensive care needs a statutory triage framework. J Intensive Care Soc. 2026;epublished August 1st
- Holloway. STEMI-DTU and DanGer Shock: questions that remain for Impella use in ST-elevation myocardial infarction. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 11th
- Bocchino. A structured approach to cardiogenic shock: integrating phenotyping, timely circulatory support, and regional care networks. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2026;epublished July 31st
- Vazgiourakis. Cardiovascular diseases in the critically ill: bridging evidence gaps between cardiology and intensive care medicine. Biomedicines. 2026;14(7):1530
Commentaries
- Chapple. Interpreting protein dose trials in critical illness: a guide for the bedside clinician. Crit Care. 2026;30:352
- Remondelli. Damage control surgery in large-scale combat operations: still a life-saving strategy or a bridge to nowhere? Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11:e001995
- Uchino. Sequential Organ Failure Assessment–2 and the shift from observation-based scoring to contextual interpretation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1697-1699
- Boyle. Optimizing endpoints in early phase clinical trials of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1702-1709
- Miller. Developing a comprehensive haemodynamic ultrasound assessment for critical care: rationale and methodology from the FUSIC programme. J Intensive Care Soc. 2026;epublished July 31st
- Oppenheim. When end-of-life becomes the beginning of new life: application of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines on adult end-of-life care in the ICU to the setting of donation after circulatory death. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(8):e1458
Correspondence
- Hamilton. The illusion of causality: instruments, colliders, and acute kidney injury in sepsis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1860-1862
- Chen. Reconsidering causality in anti-anaerobic antibiotics, gut microbiota, and sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1863-1864
- Winner. Reply to Hamilton et al. and Chen et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1865-1867
- Bünger. Re-evaluation of oxygenation and oxygen exposure in patients with ARDS and veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Crit Care. 2026;30:399
- Mohamed. Examining the intersection of biologic sex and predicted body weight in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Crit Care. 2026;30:398
- Ford. A decade of SEP-1 compliance and sepsis mortality in the United States. Crit Care. 2026;30:396
- Chen. Beyond admission day: operative intent and physiological readiness in rapid chest wall reconstruction. Crit Care. 2026;30:394
- Zhou. Which RRT initiations does sodium bicarbonate prevent in severe metabolic acidemia? Crit Care. 2026;30:393
- Jonkman. New indexes, old habits: a comment on the EIT-derived flow index. Crit Care. 2026;30:392
- Ramírez-Guerrero. Sample size assumptions, timing asymmetries, and endpoint selection limit the interpretability of the CLEANSE hemoadsorption trial in septic shock. Crit Care. 2026;30:390
- Vidal. Intercontinental VA-ECMO transfer from Reunion Island for access to heart transplantation and durable mechanical support: a 15-year experience. Crit Care. 2026;30:389
Case Reports
- Chung. Surgical abdomen masked by metabolic crisis: fulminant ischemic colitis in severe diabetic ketoacidosis—a case report and literature review. Front Endocrinol 2026;17:1875153
- Bechir. A case of toxic epidermal necrolysis in an elderly female patient. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2026;14:2050313X261454197
- Kwok. “Left Main” pattern electrocardiogram: a diagnostic trap for cardiologists. JACC Case Rep. 2026;31(30):108547
- Stegmann. Managing aortic regurgitation and dynamic aortic thrombus in a patient with left ventricular assist device. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished July 29th
- Naeije. The cause of hypoxemia in pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1700-1701
- Cao. The many ECG faces of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. JACC Case Rep. 2026;31(30):108905
Saturday August 1st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Webb. Antiseizure medication dosing and monitoring in the intensive care unit: a practical narrative review. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished July 15th
- Simonte. Unplanned postoperative reintubation: a narrative review of risk factors, predictive tools, and preventive strategie. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished July 31st
Guidelines & Position Statements
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Li. Long-Term Sedation Effect of Cipepofol Compared to Dexmedetomidine in Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Controlled Study. Adv Ther. 2026;43(8):3599-3615
- Singla. Phase 2b Trial of a NaV1.8 Inhibitor for Acute Pain. N Engl J Med. 2026;395(5):454-464.
- Bhardwaj. Neonatal Extubation Failure Prevention Trial Using Nebulised Epinephrine (NEPTUNE): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Indian Pediatr. 2026;63(8):541-546
- Liu. Olanzapine versus low-dose dexmedetomidine for delirium in patients with critical illness: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1845-1848
- Pælestik. Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, Tidal Volume, and Fraction of Inspired Oxygen During General Anaesthesia in High-Risk Patients—A Randomised Clinical Feasibility Trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70(8):e70309
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
- April. Rocuronium dose and first-attempt intubation success in the critically ill: secondary analysis of two multicenter trials. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(8):1740-1749. doi:10.1093/ajrccm/aamag203
- Dresen. Pre- and Immediate Postoperative Prediction Model for Organ Dysfunction or Death Early After Cardiac Surgery: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Multicenter Randomized Trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2026;15(14):e044394. doi:10.1161/JAHA.125.044394.
- Zampieri. Safety and outcomes of dapagliflozin initiation in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: A post-hoc analysis of the DEFENDER trial. J Crit Care. 2026;96:155701. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2026.155701
Friday 31st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Shah. Triple M overlap syndrome in the intensive care unit: differential diagnosis and management. Crit Care 2026;30:395
- Titherington. Continuous renal replacement therapy for septic shock: practicalities for a pediatric intensivist. Eur J Ped 2026;185(8):624
- Rola. Understanding the Nuanced Concept of Hemodynamic Incoherence and Its Underlying Physiology. J Clin Med 2026;15(15):5811
- Chen. New Insights into Cardiac Intensive Care. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2026 Jul 24;27(7):49773
- Galeone. Reperfusion Strategies in Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplantation: An Up-to-Date Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(15):5947
Editorial
Thursday 30th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Soliman. Balanced Crystalloids versus Normal Saline for Initial Fluid Resuscitation in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Crit Care Med. 2026;12(3):328-341.
- Taniguchi. Noninvasive respiratory support strategies in chest trauma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2):340-347.
Observational Studies
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Wednesday 29th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Tuesday 28th
Editorials
- Constantin. A small step for oxygenation, a giant leap for ICU liberation. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 27th.
- Azoulay. The new pulse of sepsis and severe infection. Crit Care Sepsis Severe Infect. 2026;1:1.
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Chooklin. Beyond the sepsis label: heterogeneity, subphenotypes, and the path to precision therapy. Crit Care Sepsis Severe Infect. 2026;1:8.
- Merola. Pneumonia-driven ARDS: systemic injury, biological subphenotypes, and therapeutic implications. Crit Care Sepsis Severe Infect. 2026;1:7.
- Gresnigt. Acute cardiovascular complications of sympathomimetic recreational drug use. Clin Toxicol. 2026;epublished July 27th.
- Björnsson. Common causes of drug-induced liver injury in 2025. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2026;epublished July 21st.
- Xu. Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy-induced cardiotoxicity: pathophysiological mechanisms and pharmacological intervention strategies. Pharmacol Res. 2026;230:108316.
- Stuard. Uremic toxins and hemodiafiltration: from molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes. Toxins (Basel). 2026;18(7):312.
- Gomez. Sufentanil in intensive care: a narrative review. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5684.
- Fabbri. Hypochloremia in older adults with heart failure: from pathophysiology to prognosis. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5750.
- Salihu. Percutaneous coronary interventions: bleeding risk assessment and management. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5729.
- Ren. The shifting boundary between invasive and non-invasive angiographic investigation in contemporary cardiology and cardiac surgery: an up-to-date narrative review. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5723.
- Çetinkaya. The glymphatic system and neurosurgery: a comprehensive narrative review of current concepts and future directions. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5700.
- Xu. Artificial intelligence in intracerebral hemorrhage: current applications and future perspectives. J Clin Med. 2026;15(14):5403.
- Mock. 2026 Donald Trunkey Lecture: strengthening care for the injured globally: successes, challenges, opportunities. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11(3):e002462.
Monday 27th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Liley. Erythropoietin for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2026;epublished July 27th.
- Murcia-Gubianas . Early inhaled isoflurane sedation in neurocritical patients with invasive intracranial pressure monitoring: the NEURO-CONDA randomized pilot trial. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):388.
- Gerard . Bayesian analysis of the early cold stored platelet transfusion following severe injury randomized clinical trial. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11(3):e002145
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Soliman. Balanced crystalloids versus normal saline for initial fluid resuscitation in diabetic ketoacidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(3):328-341.
- Taniguchi. Noninvasive respiratory support strategies in chest trauma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(2):340-347
Observational Studies
Sunday 26th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Mirus. Hemodynamic monitoring during ECMO. Minerva Anestesiol. 2026;92(7-8):750-761.
- Jalan. The illusion of harmonisation in ACLF. J Hepatol. 2026;85(2):413-419.
- Leemans. Individualizing post-ICU nutrition: from guideline intent to bedside practice. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Li. Cell death mechanisms in sepsis-associated adaptive immune dysfunction. J Crit Care. 2026;96:155696.
- Gállego Suárez. Feeding or Failing? Rethinking Nutrition Therapy in Pediatric Critical Care. Curr Nutr Rep. 2026;15:61.
- Xu. Pharmacokinetics of polymyxin drugs in special populations. Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1786482.
- Filipczyk. Crosstalk between thyroid dysfunction and kidney dysfunction in intensive care unit patients. Adv Med Sci. 2026;71(2):225-229.
- Daniels. The leaky gut and microbiome in critical illness: emerging insights into microbial "translocation". Curr Opin Crit Care. 2026;32(4):383-390.
- Spergel. Recent Updates in the Management of Anaphylaxis: The Role of the Pediatrician. J Pediatr Clin Pract. 2026;21:200223.
- Oppersma. What every intensivist should know about monitoring respiratory drive and effort. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155668.
- van Zanten. Optimizing nutritional care across the continuum from intensive care to recovery: an expert opinion review. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026;epublished July 22nd.
- Lee. Harnessing next-generation microbial diagnostics to optimize infection management in immunocompromised hosts. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2026;39(4):334-341.
- Carvalho de Sousa. Epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of antimicrobial-resistant infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2026;39(4):316-326.
- Bonazzetti. Managing multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteraemia in immunocompromised hosts. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2026;39(4):281-295.
- Wu. From haemostasis to immunity: The expanding frontiers of platelet biology. Br J Haematol. 2026;epublished July 25th.
- Wu. Mechanisms and therapeutic strategies of pyroptosis in sepsis-induced acute lung injury (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2026;58(3):264.
- Clover-Brown. Pediatric sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: leveraging pathophysiology for risk stratification and identification of treatable traits. Pediatr Nephrol. 2026;epublished July 24th.
- Warman. The implications of circadian rhythms for anaesthesia. BJA Educ. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Uhland. Greening critical care by harnessing the planetary impact of medications: What fellows need to know. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155672.
- Huard. Venous congestion in critical care: Combining VExUS, lung ultrasound, and echocardiography. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;100127.
Research
Systematic Reviews & meta Analysis
- Ripollés-Melchor. Balanced crystalloids versus saline and mortality in hospitalized patients: a hierarchical Bayesian meta-analysis of cluster-randomized trials. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155665.
- Granda. Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring During Post-Resuscitation Care After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scoping Review. Resuscitation. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Jiang. Levosimendan during VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis including the LEVOECMO trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Li. Regional Citrate Anticoagulation Versus No Anticoagulation During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients at High Risk of Bleeding: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Adv Ther. 2026;epublished July 23rd.
- Patel. Ketamine-based ICU sedation and patient-centered outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of mechanical ventilation duration, ICU length of stay, and delirium. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155617.
Observational Studies
- Karamchandani. Trends and Variations in Tracheal Intubation for Acute Respiration Failure in Critically Ill Patients in the United States. Anesth Analg. 2026;epublished July 20th.
- Rehn. Impact of higher versus lower PEEP on mortality in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis: A multicenter, multi-cohort observational analysis. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155645.
- Yahav. Duration of Therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia—A Post Hoc Subgroup Analysis From the BALANCE Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;83(1):41-47.
- Vagos-Mata. The clinical picture of ICANS after CAR-T cell therapy in critically ill patients: A retrospective clustering analysis of a multicentre multinational cohort study. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;100123
- Rehn. Impact of higher versus lower PEEP on mortality in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis: A multicenter, multi-cohort observational analysis. J Crit Care. 2026;95:155645
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Godoy. Neuroworsening in traumatic brain injury: A consensus of the Latin American Brain Injury Consortium (LABIC) and the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (FLANC) expert group. Neurosurg Rev. 2026;49(1):396
- Tescione. Usefulness of Bedside Point-of-care Ultrasounds in Intensive Care Unit for Septic Patients: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging. J Cardiovasc Echogr. 2026;36(3):214-226.
- Corredoira. Digital biomarkers in cardiovascular medicine: a scientific statement of the ESC Working Group on e-Cardiology, the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC, the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC) of the ESC, the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC, the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) of the ESC, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC, in collaboration with the Digital Cardiology and Artificial Intelligence Committee of the ESC, and the ESC Regulatory Affairs Committee. Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2026;7(6):ztag074.
- Fally. Core outcome set for trials evaluating the management of community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia in adults: an ERS statement. Eur Respir J. 2026;68(1):2501926.
Editorials
- Lakbar. When meta-analyses disagree: looking beyond the pooled estimate. Crit Care. 2026;30:387.
- Hansel. Awake tracheal intubation as a high-acuity, low-occurrence event: is widespread videolaryngoscopy to blame? Anaesthesia. 2026;epublished July 21st.
- Maggiore. Interpreting TIGRIS Trial: Signal Amid Methodological Uncertainty for Hemoadsorption in Sepsis. Kidney Med. 2026;epublished July 17th.
- Ortoleva. Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiac Surgery: Same Tools, New Tricks? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 22nd.
Commentaries
- Hunsicker. Acute pulmonary embolism: clinical and echocardiographic recognition of normotensive shock. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):386.
- Melo. The usual suspects: a pragmatic framework to identify and address reversible contributors in apparent refractory septic shock. Crit Care. 2026;30:388.
- Meng. Paradigm shift in emergency management of septic cardiomyopathy: from fluid resuscitation to metabolic resuscitation. Emerg Crit Care Med. 2026;6(2):86-87.
Correspondence
- Coveliers. Left ventricular loading during femoro-axillary veno-arterial ECMO: the role of ECMO–cardiac flow interaction and aortic arch anatomy. Crit Care. 2026;30:380.
- Zhou. Chest wall reconstruction timing needs an admission-time denominator. Crit Care. 2026;30:379.
- Li. Clarifying the added value of SOFA-2 in pneumonia-associated sepsis. Crit Care. 2026;30:377.
- Meconi. Angiotensin II use in refractory septic shock due to Plasmodium falciparum. Minerva Anestesiol. 2026;92(7-8):778-779.
- Bajpai. Selective digestive decontamination and antimicrobial resistance: defining thresholds before global implementation. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2026;epublished July 21st.
- Qwaider. Use of Plasmapheresis and Cholestyramine in the Management of Thyroid Storm in the Setting of Cardiogenic Shock and Elevated Liver Enzymes: A Case Report and Review of Literature. AACE Endocrinol Diabetes. 2026;13(4):560-565.
Case Reports
- Ruggieri. Diethylene glycol poisoning identified in the emergency department: A case report. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;108:152-154.
- Inokuchi. Severe metabolic alkalosis and hypernatremia induced by excessive sodium bicarbonate intake: A case report and literature review. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;103:45-49.
- Canelli. Lightning Strike-Induced Cutaneous Burns and Airway Injury: A Case Report Highlighting Recurrent Extubation Failure in a Critically Ill Patient. Eur Burn J. 2026;7:36.
- Jacq. From Cutaneous Necrosis to Septic Shock: An ICU Case of Pancreaticoportal Fistula Complicating Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(7):e1441.
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Liu. Re-exploration of the pharmacotherapeutic strategy for drug-induced liver injury: a narrative review. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1880114.
- Cavada Carranza. Use of milrinone in the treatment of cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A narrative review. Farm Hosp. 2026;epublished March 18th.
- Tian. Precision nutrition in critical illness: a phase-specific framework from acute feeding to post-ICU recovery. Front Nutr. 2026;13:1859625.
- Wu. Mechanisms and therapeutic strategies of pyroptosis in sepsis-induced acute lung injury (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2026;58(3):264.
- Pirouz. Artificial intelligence in the emergency department—applications, perceptions and limitations: a narrative review. World J Emerg Med. 2026;17(4):301-311.
- Geavlete. Liver Function Abnormalities in Acute Heart Failure: A State-of-the-art Review from an International Expert Group. Card Fail Rev. 2026;12:e17.
- Ren. Sepsis-related immunosuppression: a comprehensive review of current research breakthroughs. Crit Care. 2026;30:384.
- Husen. Advanced organ protection strategies in aortic arch surgery: A narrative review. Perfusion. 2026;epublished July 11th.
- Garus. Dyspnea in heart failure: pathophysiology, clinical assessment, and evidence from clinical trials. Heart Fail Rev. 2026;31:88
Saturday 25th
Editorials
Commentaries
- Kane-Gill. Resolution of drug-induced acute kidney injury: mechanistic assessment to guide patient care. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 20th.
- Yadavalli. Postoperative pneumonia after cardiac surgery: a persistent challenge. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40(8):2274–2276.
- Shekhar. To intervene or not to intervene: rethinking non-culprit vessels in acute coronary syndrome. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40(8):2265–2267.
- Melo. Pressure-targeted neurocritical care at the bedside: the emerging role of transcranial doppler. Crit Care. 2026;30:381.
Friday 24th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Nallasamy. 10 mL/kg vs 20 mL/kg fluid bolus in pediatric septic shock: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1631–1634.
- Clarençon. Mechanical thrombectomy in ischemic stroke with a medium or distal arterial occlusion: the DISCOUNT randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2026;epublished July 22nd.
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Meco. Predicting fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated adults: an umbrella review of diagnostic accuracy meta-analyses. Anesth Analg. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Fosset. Sodium bicarbonate therapy in severe metabolic acidemia: an individual patient data meta-analysis of the BICAR-ICU and BICAR-ICU2 trials. Crit Care. 2026;epublished July 19th.
- Fenger. Glycemic control in severe acute brain injury: systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Neurocrit Care. 2026;epublished July 20th.
- Kuriyama. Diuretic therapy for critically ill patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished July 21st.
- Liu. Intraoperative hemoadsorption and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Crit Care. 2026;30:385.
- Alkhairi. Balanced crystalloids vs. 0.9% saline in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Pediatr. 2026;14:1879829.
Thursday 23rd
Guidelines & Position Statements
Wednesday 22nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Donner. Prevention of arterial catheter-related bloodstream infections: current evidence and future directions. Crit Care. 2026;30:376.
- Nova. Obesity: biomechanical implications for mechanical ventilation. Crit Care. 2026;30:375.
- Smith. One-lung ventilation in pediatric patients: a clinically focused narrative review. J Clin Anesth. 2026;113:112273.
- Fettiplace. Morbidity and mortality from local anesthetics: localized and systemic toxicity. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2026;epublished July 9th.
- Bouza. Hantavirus infection: global overview and current situation in Spain. Rev Esp Quimioter. 2026;epublished July 21st.
- García-Vidal. Antibiotic therapy in febrile neutropenia in haematological patients: current considerations and future challenges. Rev Esp Quimioter. 2026;39(5).
- Carvajal. Radial artery pseudoaneurysm following transradial catheterization: recognition, management, and prevention. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2026;5:105401.
- Palmer. Pathophysiology of ketoacidosis: Core Curriculum 2026. Am J Kidney Dis. 2026;88(2):301-314.
Tuesday 21st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lacy. Emergency medicine updates: The physiologically difficult airway. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;108:180-191.
- De Filippo. Axial Flow Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices: Physiology, Procedural Considerations, and Clinical Applications—A State-of-the-Art Review. Structural Heart. 2026;10(8):100773.
- Swanson. The contemporary epidemiology, causes, and management of drug-induced liver injury. Hepatol Commun. 2026;10(8):e01011.
- Aboumarie. Cardiopulmonary point-of-care ultrasound for critical care. Clin Med. 2026;epublished July 20th.
- Ringshall. HIV update for the non-HIV specialist and general physician. Clin Med. 2026;epublished July 19th.
- Weil. Progress on the mechanism of pathological injury secondary to venous stroke and their therapeutic strategies: A narrative review. Brain Circ. 2026;12(2):103-111.
- Xu. A narrative review of neuroprotective effects of albumin: The underlying mechanisms and therapeutic prospects in ischemic stroke. Brain Circ. 2026;12(2):112-117.
Monday 20th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Ehrmann. Prone positioning in ARDS. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished July 20th
- Sakusic. Neurological complications, neuromonitoring, and outcomes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Venovenous versus venoarterial support – A comprehensive review. Brain Circ 2026;epublished July 15th
- Shekhar. Cardiogenic Shock: Current Evidence, Guideline Perspectives, and Outcomes. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;8:2581-2598
Non-Clinical
Sunday 19th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Riddell. Coagulopathy in obstetric bleeding: a narrative review and comparison with trauma-induced coagulopathy. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137:545-562.
- Oro. Vasoactive management of cardiogenic shock in severe aortic stenosis: a phenotype-based approach. J Card Fail Intersections. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Abady. Refractory shock in pediatric emergency departments: challenges and innovations in early escalation: a narrative review. SAGE Open Pediatr. 2026;epublished June 2nd.
- Eggmann. Key principles for rehabilitation of critically ill patients with obesity. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 17th.
- Ruscitti. The many faces of cytokine storm syndrome: immunopathogenic mechanisms and clinical implications for better patient management. Clin Exp Immunol. 2026;220(1):uxag039.
- Zhou. Gut-lung axis in radiation-induced lung injury: mechanisms and interventions. Front Immunol. 2026;17:1806833.
- Paterson. Occupational stress in anaesthetists: a narrative review of psychosocial risk management using a human factors systems approach. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137:579-590.
- van Dinter. Postoperative pericardial effusion on routine echocardiography: a review of incidence, progression, and management. Neth Heart J. 2026;34:254-264.
- Rajsic. Organ donation after ECPR: ethical challenges and clinical implications. Crit Care. 2026;30:359.
- Dragoni. The balance between classical and alternative renin–angiotensin system in ARDS: a narrative review. J Intensive Care. 2026;epublished May 14th.
- Yan. Pathophysiology-driven neuroimaging: decoding brain injury in sepsis. Front Mol Neurosci. 2026;19:1840888.
- Stroobants. Clinical implications of ferroptosis in critical illness: a narrative review. J Intensive Care. 2026;epublished June 29th.
- Liu. Cocktail-style multifunctional resuscitation fluids: where are we now in 2026? J Anesth Transl Med. 2026;5(1):47-53
Pre-Clinical
Non-Clinical
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Frerichs. Updated consensus terminology and definitions in chest electrical impedance tomography. Physiol Meas. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Jacobs. Metabolic complications of citrate anticoagulation in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT): a Delphi consensus on indications, monitoring and management. Crit Care. 2026;30:356.
- Ethics Committee of the Transplantation Society. Ethical Implementation of Organ Donation Following Medical Assistance in Dying: Recommendations of the Ethics Committee of the Transplantation Society. Transplantation. 2026;epublished July 18th
Veterinary
- Goggs. Sepsis in Dogs and Cats: Consensus Definition and Clinical Criteria. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2026;epublished July 12th
- Goggs. Septic Shock and Prognosis in Dogs and Cats With Sepsis—Consensus Definition and Clinical Criteria. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2026;epublished July 12th
Saturday 18th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Xiong. Effect of Early Administration of Shenfu Injection on Hemodynamics in Septic Patients: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Huo. Effects of Abdominal Electrical Stimulation Combined With Airway Clearance Techniques in Tracheotomized Patients With Neurological Disorders: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 17th.
- Udavant. Octenidine or Sterile Water Cleansing and Late-Onset Sepsis in Neonates in the NICU: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(7):e2623096.
- Nordham. Hormone Replacement Before Brain Death Increases Organ Donation Rate After Catastrophic Brain Injury: An EAST Multicenter Trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;epublished July 17th.
- Paschold. Impact of High Versus Low Fraction of Inspired Oxygen for Anaesthetic Washout and Extubation on Postoperative Pulmonary Atelectasis Formation and Oxygenation: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(2):591-600.
- Huang. Efficacy and Safety of Tirofiban After Successful Endovascular Reperfusion in Acute Ischaemic Stroke (ATTRACTION) in China: A Multicentre, Double-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial. Lancet. 2026;408(10551):263-274.
- Churpek. Early Nephrology Consultation and Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(7):e2622554.
- Moter. Prevention of Surgical Site Contamination With Cutibacterium acnes During Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(7):e2621857.
- Needham. Nutrition and Exercise in Critical Illness (NEXIS) Trial: Randomized Trial of Combined In-Bed Cycling and Intravenous Amino Acid Plus Usual Care. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 13th.
- Jassal. Volume Control Ventilation Versus Pressure Control–Volume Guarantee Ventilation in Emergency Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Surgery. 2026;epublished July 11th.
- Macías-Cervantes. Dapagliflozin in acute myocardial infarction with type 2 diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026;epublished July 18th.
Systematic Reviews
- dos Santos. Extracorporeal CO2 removal integrated with continuous renal replacement therapy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Mendes. Mortality effect of albumin fluid resuscitation in adults with septic shock: a systematic review and dual frequentist-bayesian meta-analysis of randomised trials. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):372.
- Yuan. Effects on mortality of different blood purification techniques in sepsis patients: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Ren Fail. 2026;48(1):2698155.
- Ullah. Comparative efficacy and safety of clevidipine versus nicardipine in hypertensive emergencies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Cardiol. 2026;49(7):e70419.
- Al Nufaiei. Impact of High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Physiological Outcomes. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2026;21:593501.
- Cormaci. Sepsis, atrial fibrillation and mortality risk: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of >3 million patients. J Infect. 2026;epublished July 18th.
Observational Studies
- Thille. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen during breaks from noninvasive ventilation after extubation: an observational study. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 13th.
- Gupta. Time to antibiotics and mortality in immunocompromised versus non-immunocompromised patients with suspected sepsis. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;ciag401.
- Levy. A contemporary overview of severe community-acquired bacterial infections in pediatric intensive care units. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished July 9th.
- Incicco. Impact of non-selective beta-blockers on acute kidney injury outcomes in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. J Hepatol. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Gelbenegger. Lidocaine versus amiodarone in patients with shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a target trial emulation. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Kattan. Persistent tissue hypoperfusion improves risk stratification beyond vasopressor dose in refractory septic shock: a secondary analysis of the ANDROMEDA-SHOCK-2 trial. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Seol. Persistent thirst and its clinical correlates in critically ill adults: a prospective observational study. Nurs Crit Care. 2026;31(4):e70582.
- Chea. Health care–associated infections in U.S. hospitals, 2023 versus 2015. N Engl J Med. 2026;395:255-266.
- Manning. One year quality of life outcomes in critically ill children: a multicenter prospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 16th.
- Neves Briard. Prevalence, semiology and neuroimaging of movements in comatose adults at risk of death by neurologic criteria: a prospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 14th.
- Donaldson. Intensive care decision-making, survival and dying well: a mixed methods study with people who have been intensive care patients. Anaesthesia. 2026;epublished July 9th.
Editorials
- Richard. ARDS 60th anniversary: spontaneous breathing in ARDS. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 13th.
- Eauchai. Levosimendan for Weaning from VA-ECMO – Two Trials, Two Timings. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 17th.
Commentaries
- Shanbhag. microGLYMPH: a conceptual translational roadmap for microdialysis-based assessment of CSF–interstitial solute exchange in acquired brain injury. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 5th.
- Abraham. Beyond the arterial line: less, more, or smarter use? Crit Care. 2026;30:369.
- Thomson. International, but for whom? Pediatric sepsis guidelines and the limits of global applicability. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2026;6(7):e0006881.
- Zorrilla-Vaca. Critical appraisal of open lung ventilation strategies in thoracic surgery: the role of PEEP and recruitment maneuvers. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):700.
- Pontes. Five things the intensivist cannot forget in the management of septic shock. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260360.
- Teng. Cultivating adaptive expertise in critical care: reimagining intensive care unit education in the era of Artificial Intelligence. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260040
Correspondence
- Pedro. Using the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines in Practice. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260148.
- Li. Concerns regarding the definition of fluid responsiveness incorporating mean arterial pressure in mechanically ventilated shock patients. Crit Care. 2026;30:368.
- Möhlenbruch. Evidence on novel endovascular techniques in the ESO/EANS/ESMINT guideline on aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. Eur Stroke J. 2026;11(7):aakag074.
Case Reports
- Skurzak. An uncommon cause of high pulse pressure variation (PPV). Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 13th.
- Boehm. BRASH syndrome unmasked: digoxin toxicity in the setting of cardiogenic shock and multiorgan dysfunction. Case Rep Crit Care. 2026;2026:8778210.
- Chen. Right atrial mass after cardiac arrest: a case report and brief literature review. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2026;14:2050313X261462285.
- Wang. Gas in the Brain: A Case of Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism. J Emerg Med. 2026;87:87-89.
- Yonezawa. Pulmonary embolism after treatment for massive hemoptysis: a therapeutic dilemma. Respir Med Case Rep. 2026;63:102465.
- Mohammad. Rapidly Progressive Myocarditis and Cardiogenic Shock: The Failing Heart in Systemic Sclerosis. JACC Case Rep. 2026;epublished July 13th.
Friday 17th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Thursday 16th
Editorials
Commentaries
- Bustamante. Computed tomography signs of intracranial hypertension: what intensivists should know. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260027
- Azoulay. Ten reasons why acute respiratory failure is different in the immunocompromised host. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 15th
- Weiss. The Bucharest international European Society for Organ Transplantation consensus on paediatric controlled donation after circulatory determination of death. Transpl Int. 2026;39:16462
Narrative Reviews
- Skoczyński. Novel extracorporeal therapies in children. Pediatr Nephrol. 2026;epublished July 15th.
- Gil-Lopez. Evaluation of Kidney Function in Cirrhosis: Methods and Pitfalls. Diagnostics. 2026;16(13):2088.
- Zhou. Recent advances in early screening and diagnosis of sepsis: a narrative review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2026;16:1864446.
- Shi. Evidence Summary for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Arterial Catheter Placement in Adult Critical Care Patients. Health Sci Rep. 2026;9(7):e72730.
- Knöller. Ten tips to preserve and reuse water in nephrology. Clin Kidney J. 2026;19(7):sfag208.
- Papanikolaou. Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance in Neonatal Sepsis: A Narrative Review. Antibiotics. 2026;15(7):682.
Wednesday 15th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Krasińska. Istaroxime in Acute Heart Failure and Early Cardiogenic Shock: A Calcium-Cycling Approach to Inotropic Therapy. Int J Mol Sci. 2026;27(13):5779.
- Xiang. Respiratory Support in Pediatric Critical and Near-Fatal Asthma: A Narrative Review. Pulm Ther. 2026;epublished July 15th
- Romagnoli. Hemoadsorption: One Name, Varied Techniques. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):331-339.
- Reis. Basic Mechanisms of Hemoadsorption: Incumbency for Better Clinical Utility. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):340-353.
- Lemagnen. Drug Removal by Hemoadsorption. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):366-378.
- Naso. Rhabdomyolysis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: From Pathogenic Mechanisms to the Therapeutic Use of Sorbents. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):395-404.
- Chardon. The Immunomodulatory Potential of Hemoadsorption in Burn Care. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):405-413.
- Forni. Endotoxin, Virus, and Bacterial Removal: Why, When, and How? Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):414-421.
- Premuzic. The Use of Hemoadsorption in Cancer-Related Complications. Blood Purif. 2026;55(6-7):445-453..
- Yang. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Critical Care: A Problem-Solving Approach. Front Med. 2026;13:1861070.
Tuesday 14th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Plasencia-Martínez. Management of pneumonia by the emergency radiologist. Eur J Radiol Open. 2026;17:100778.
- Shi. Evidence Summary for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Arterial Catheter Placement in Adult Critical Care Patients. Health Sci Rep. 2026;9(7):e72730.
- Gruzla. Impaired fatty acid metabolism in AKI: experimental evidence - a narrative review. BMC Nephrol. 2026;epublished July 13th.
- Fagerland. The win ratio: a valuable addition to the toolbox of cardiovascular trialists. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother. 2026;12(4):235-237.
- Lineham. Venous vascular pharmacology: how does it contribute to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother. 2026;12(4):292-308.
- Nath. Neurological Manifestations of Hantavirus Infection. JAMA Neurol. 2026;epublished July 14th.
- Namaki. Klebsiella pneumoniae and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Management Strategies. Infect Drug Resist. 2026;19:602149.
- Lubiewski. Role of Thromboelastometry in Sepsis-Induced Coagulopathy: A Narrative Review. Med Sci. 2026;14:385.
Monday 13th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Meola. The Expanding Role of Ultrasound in Acute Kidney Injury: From B-Mode to Microcirculation. Clin Kidney J. 2026;19(7):sfag095
- Tomovic. Renal replacement therapy in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a narrative review. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 2nd
- Rabis. Rethinking ejection fraction for anesthesiologists: a narrative review. Perioper Med. 2026;epublished May 6th
- Bartlett. Vascular implications of non-pulsatile flow extracorporeal life support. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;epublished May 8th
Commentaries
Sunday 12th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Fernando. 60 years of ARDS and the evolution of extracorporeal lung support - from ECMO to ECCO2R. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 7th
- Biuzzi. Landiolol in perioperative and critical care: evidence, patient selection, and practical titration for targeted heart rate control: a narrative review. J Anesth Analg Crit Care. 2026;6:88.
- Iba. Precision medicine in sepsis: lessons from the TIGRIS trial and the reawakening of targeted therapy. J Anesth Analg Crit Care. 2026;6:86.
- Salim. Practical Management in Coronary In-Stent Restenosis: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):5250.
- Adamiak-Giera. Topical Pain Management: An Updated Review of Current Evidence and Emerging Strategies. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):5311.
- Santangelo. Cardiac Tamponade Under Positive-Pressure Ventilation: Pathophysiological Insights and Implications for Diagnosis. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026;27(6):49283.
- Bai. Evidence summary of best practices for prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage in obstetric clinical practice. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1823590.
- De Cassai. Erector spinae plane block. BJA Educ. 2026;epublished July 10th.
- Ortoleva. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults with cardiogenic shock. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026;13:1851908.
- Leone. Ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention: Past, present, perspective. J Crit Care. 2026;96:155678.
- Sokolski. Post-viral myocarditis. Heart Fail Rev. 2026;31:83.
- Bugo. Contemporary extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation programs for cardiac arrest. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026;13:1761019.
- Zeng. Gut microbiota in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome: mechanistic insights and therapeutic opportunities via the gut-lung axis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2026;16:1781229.
- Imazio. Arrhythmic Myocarditis and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: Current Evidence, Risk Stratification, and Management. Hellenic J Cardiol. 2026;epublished July 7th.
- Kataoka. The ‘Chloride Theory’ for Heart Failure Pathophysiology: An Updated Narrative Review 2025. Cardiol Ther. 2026;epublished July 7th.
- Wright. State-of-the-Art Review: Contemporary Ambulatory Approach to Adult Fever of Unknown Origin. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;82(6):909-926.
- Shaul. Point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate volume status in congestive heart failure. J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026;34:17.
- Fazzini. Assessing respiratory muscle effort during noninvasive respiratory support in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: A State-of-the Art Review from physiology to bedside. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2026;97:104490.
- Loreno. Post pneumonectomy syndrome: a narrative review of current management strategies. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):675.
- Jin. Lung transplantation in 2025: a narrative review of progress, challenges, and the road ahead. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):681.
- Bansal. Reducing the complications from community acquired pneumonia: a review. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):683.
- Duarte. Management of tandem occlusions in acute ischaemic stroke. Ther Adv Neurol Disord. 2026;19:17562864251413757.
- Shah. Emerging therapeutic strategies for the failing Fontan circulation. Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2026;19(2):205-214.
- Zhao. Gut microbiota as a therapeutic target in sepsis-induced multi-organ dysfunction: a review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2026;16:1823125.
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Contrada. The Meaning of Pain in the Clinical Management of Patients With Disorders of Consciousness: Is It a Neglected Issue? Eur J Pain. 2026;30(6):e70332
- Management of critically ill cancer patients. Expert consensus statement of the "Intensive Care for Hematology and Oncology Patients" (iCHOP) Working Group of the German Society of Hematology and Oncology (DGHO), Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (OeGHO), German Society for Medical Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine (DGIIN), and Austrian Society of Medical and General Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ÖGIAIN). Eur J Cancer. 2026;epublished July 6th.
- Expert Consensus Framework for Standardizing Lung Ultrasound Training for Neonatologists Issued by ESPNIC Neonatal Critical Care Section and Point-of-Care Ultrasound Working Group. Chest. 2026;170(1):200-211.
- Consensus Recommendations for Clinical Pharmacist Integration into the Acute Stroke Care Team: Endorsed by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, and Society of Critical Care Medicine, and affirmed by the American Academy of Neurology. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2026;9:e70246.
- Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) Clinical Practice Guideline: Transfer of Critically Injured Casualties. World J Surg. 2026;epublished July 9th.
- The 2025 guidance on the surveillance and control of Candida infections: Recommendations from the China invasive fungal surveillance net (CHIF-NET) study group. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2026;59(4):425-437.
- 2026 ESAIC Consensus Document on Mitigation Strategies in Intensive Care Medicine. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2026;epublished July 6th.
Saturday 11th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Carlsen. Individualised duration of antibiotic treatment in culture-negative early-onset sepsis in late-preterm and term-born neonates in Denmark (DURATION): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2026;10(8):573-583.
- Dezza. Temocillin versus carbapenems for bacteraemia due to third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales in Spain (ASTARTÉ): a multicentre, phase 3, open-label, non-inferiority, randomised clinical trial. Lancet. 2026;epublished July 18th.
- Akerboom. YEARS Algorithm for Diagnosis of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2026;epublished July 12th.
- Prophylactic Hemostatic Treatment to Control Iatrogenic Bleeding During Endobronchial Biopsy (PROTECT Study): A Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Anonymized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Chest. 2026;170(1):273-281.
- Hegazy. Milrinone versus dobutamine as supportive agent for right ventricular dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass: a randomized comparative study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 7th.
Systematic Reviews
- Mendes. Mortality effect of albumin fluid resuscitation in adults with septic shock: a systematic review and dual frequentist–bayesian meta-analysis of randomised trials. Crit Care. 2026;epublished July 6th.
- Cueva-Cañola. Impact of Invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring on Outcomes in Older Adults with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurocrit Care. 2026;epublished July 7th.
- Caccioppola. Definition and prognostic value of response to prone positioning in ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):360.
- Song. Early mobilization to prevent ICU-acquired weakness in mechanically ventilated patients: an integrative review. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1808281.
- Xu. A best evidence summary of anticoagulation management for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults. Medicine (Baltimore). 2026;105(27):e49542.
- Guarnieri. Central and Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 5th.
Observational Studies
- Cavefors. Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular longitudinal function in critically ill patients. Crit Care. 2026;30:365.
- Poirier. Outcomes, prognostic factors, and the role of intracranial pressure monitoring in severe community-acquired bacterial meningitis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2026;68:101767.
- Melberg. The Effects of Targeted Mild Hypercapnia on Right Ventricular Function After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. A Substudy of the Targeted Therapeutic Mild Hypercapnia After Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest Trial. Chest. 2026;170(1):105-117.
- Izawa. Hypercapnia and Cardiopulmonary Interactions. Insights Into Right Ventricular Function After Cardiac Arrest From the Targeted Therapeutic Mild Hypercapnia After Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest Sub-Study. Chest. 2026;170(1):13-14.
- Andrea. Diagnostic Yield of CT Imaging and Point-of-Care Ultrasound After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Chest. 2026;170(1):118-127.
- Johnson. Scanning for the Full Picture: Building Evidence for Imaging After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Chest. 2026;170(1):15-16.
Friday 10th
Editorials
- Holloway. STEMI-DTU and DanGer Shock: Questions that Remain for Impella Use in STEMI. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 11th.
- Bolliger. Monitoring Residual Heparin Activity After Protamine Reversal In Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;epublished July 6th.
- Elkin. Early Liver Transplantation: The Last Chance Therapy for Patients With Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis and Acute on Chronic Liver Failure. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026;87(6):53133.
- Pinheiro. Targeting the diaphragm during weaning from mechanical ventilation. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):687.
- Sapir. Mechanical thrombectomy in intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism: progress, promise, and remaining uncertainty. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):689.
- Fischer. Beta-blockers for prevention of atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery. J Thorac Dis. 2026;18(6):701.
- Gupta. What's New in Emergencies Trauma and Shock - The Helicopter Paradox in Trauma Care: Does Faster Transport Necessarily Improve Survival? J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2026;19(2):59-61.
Commentaries
- Rouzé. Advances in ventilator-associated pneumonia: from pathophysiology to precision management. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 8th.
- Bardají-Carrillo. Different lungs or different patients? Insights into postoperative ARDS. Crit Care. 2026;30:345.
- Suzuki. Causal diagrams integrating counterfactuals and sufficient causes. Am J Epidemiol. 2026;195(7):2064-2067.
- Morgan. Hantavirus on a Nature Cruise and the Risk of a Pandemic. JAMA Intern Med. 2026;epublished July 9th.
- Zhao. Comprehensive analysis of factors to consider when using glucocorticoids for sCAP: A review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2026;105(27):e49670.
- Grotberg. The alveolar edema equation. Front Physiol. 2026;17:1843219.
- Spinelli. Understanding lung physiology through ventilator screen. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52:1537-1541.
- Lord. Immune responses and immunomodulation in sepsis: a call for identifying treatable mechanisms. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52:1546-1550.
- Plens. Ventilator-induced lung injury: between tidal recruitment, overdistension, and the baby lung paradigm. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52:1563-1566.
- Helms. How to interpret abnormal standard coagulation tests at the bedside in critically ill patients? Intensive Care Med. 2026;52:1567-1571.
Thursday 9th
Correspondence
- Di Elisa. Beyond shear stress: septic microvascular failure remains a multifactorial phenomenon. Crit Care. 2026;30:354.
- Suzuki. Anticoagulation-free VV-ECMO: expanding the evidence beyond trauma. Crit Care. 2026;30:357.
- Avci. Regarding the interpretation of creatinine clearance changes following loop diuretics in the intensive care unit. Ren Fail. 2026;epublished July 6th.
- Vergouwen. Response letter: evidence on novel endovascular techniques in the ESO/EANS/ESMINT guideline on aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. Eur Stroke J. 2026;11(7):aakag075.
- Diop. From underwater physiology to intensive care: oxygen tolerance unit at the bedside. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):366.
- Wiedermann. Impact of 25% albumin administration on intracranial pressure. Crit Care. 2026;30:332.
- The criteria for excluding oesophageal intubation are different from those for confirming tracheal intubation. Anaesthesia. 2026;epublished June 25th.
Case Reports
- Liu. An unusual cause of sudden-onset chest and back pain with hypoxemia. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished July 29th.
- Bigvava. Right ventricular thrombus following a left anterior descending infarction: a rare case report of a common culprit. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026;10(7):ytag464.
Wednesday 8th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Minnen. Standard-dose unfractionated heparin versus low-dose unfractionated heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin in extracorporeal life support (RATE): an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2026;epublished July 7th
- Riva. Feasibility of early double sequential defibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the double-D randomised pilot trial. Heart. 2026;epublished June 30th
- Li. Adjunctive Normobaric Hyperoxia With Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke at 6 to 24 Hours: A Phase IIb Randomized Trial. Stroke. 2026;epublished July 6th
- Moter. Prevention of Surgical Site Contamination With Cutibacterium acnes During Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(7):e2621857
- Chalikias. Efficacy and safety of human albumin combined with furosemide in acute decompensated heart failure with hepatic dysfunction. Am Heart J. 2026;epublished July 7th
Tuesday 7th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Plens. Lung- and diaphragm-protective mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished July 7th
- Van Nynatten. The molecular ICU: a primer on omics, informatics and the future of precision critical care. Crit Care 2026;30:356
- Reinert. Antimicrobial pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients on kidney replacement therapy: a comprehensive narrative review. Pediatr Nephrol 2026;41(8):2347-2363
- Lutomski. From Continuous-Flow Mechanical Circulatory Support to Heart Transplantation: Hemodynamic, Immunometabolic, and Body Composition Determinants of Rehabilitation Outcomes. J Clin Med 2026;15:5305
Monday 6th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Busl. Meningitis, encephalitis, and beyond: A practical intensive care unit guide to severe central nervous system infections. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished July 6th
- Leslie. Sepsis-associated atrial fibrillation: Current insights and research priorities for standardized care. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished July 6th
- Kaur. Management of major thoracic trauma: a narrative review. Anasethesia 2026;epublished July 6th
June
Sunday 5th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lieberman. Gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury: Clinical implications and putative mechanisms: A narrative review. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2026;26(1):33
- Moreira. Anticoagulation strategies for cardiopulmonary bypass in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: A brief review and practical algorithm. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026. Epublished July 4
- Rossi. Physiological and clinical effects of selected airway clearance techniques in mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients: A systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2026. Epublished July 3
- Olarewaju. Use of natriuretic peptides in critically ill patients: A narrative review. J Clin Med. 2026;15:5244
- De Stefano. Rhythmic and periodic patterns and seizures in hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2026;43(5):410-417
- Leitinger. Pathophysiology and prognostic significance of myoclonus in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2026;43(5):403-409
- Westhall. Role of neurophysiologic testing in prognostication of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2026;43(5):393-402
- Zhou. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older patients: A narrative review of current knowledge in 2026. Perioper Med (Lond). 2026. Epublished July 4
- Goodman. A review of the randomized clinical trial results from the Staphylococcus aureus network adaptive platform (SNAP) meticillin-susceptible (MSSA) and penicillin-susceptible (PSSA) domains and CloCeBa. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81(8):dkag215
- Shah. Venous excess Doppler ultrasound: What radiologists should know in 2026. World J Radiol. 2026;18(6):119110
- Kim. Use of corticosteroids in sepsis and infectious diseases: A narrative review. Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(4):585-596
- Akinnurun. Mycoplasma pneumoniae–associated central nervous system manifestations: Current knowledge and challenges. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026;13(6):ofag333
- Paton. Practical guide: Usual-care mobilisation of adult patients in the intensive care unit. J Physiother. 2026;72(3):237-242
- Wong. Critical care considerations in rhabdomyolysis-associated acute kidney injury and kidney replacement therapy. World J Nephrol. 2026;15(2):118309
- Gembillo. Slow continuous ultrafiltration and prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy: Tailoring renal replacement therapy in intensive care unit. World J Nephrol. 2026;15(2):118219
- Berger. Care of the patient with interstitial lung disease perioperatively. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2026;28:14
- Abou Mehrem. Immediate delivery room interventions for prevention of preterm brain injury: An evidence-based review. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2026;31(4):101728
- Bottle. Obstetric medicine and intensive care: Maternal critical illness in practice. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026;87(6):55139
- Zhou. Renal dysfunction complicating the management of hematologic diseases. Eur J Haematol. 2026. Epublished June 28
- Windsor. Toxic epidermal necrolysis: Management in the ICU. Burns. 2026. Epublished July 3
Saturday 4th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Jorda. Effects of an early restrictive versus liberal fluid strategy on long-term patient-centered outcomes in sepsis-induced hypotension: An open-label, randomized controlled trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1510-1521
- Mikkelsen. Long-term outcomes after sepsis: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1417-1419
- Kong. Remimazolam versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients with severe pneumonia: A randomized controlled trial. J Intensive Care Med. 2026. Epublished July 2
- Hendin. Impact of higher versus lower blood pressure targets on pulmonary vascular hemodynamics during intensive care after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70(7):e70294
- Kerlin. Nudging implementation of low tidal volume ventilation: A stepped wedge, cluster randomized trial. Implement Sci. 2026;21(1):40
- Chen. Impact of oxygen targets on sepsis outcome: A randomized controlled trial. Shock. 2026;66(1):90-98
- Zhang. Nasal continuous positive airway pressure vs nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(6):e2619785
- Limprayoon. Effect of adjunctive train-of-four monitoring using peripheral nerve stimulation on neuromuscular blocking agent dose in PICU patients: A randomized crossover study. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026;27(7):882-890
- Dionne. Effects of early acute in-bed leg cycling initiated from the intensive care unit following severe traumatic spinal cord injury: Final results from the PROMPT-SCI trial. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):267
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Rodríguez-Lima. The effectiveness of methylene blue in adult shock: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Med. 2026;15(12):4481
- Yahya. First-line vasopressor therapy in neonates with fluid-refractory septic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;109:35-42
- Dreher. Patient blood management: A systematic review of current international guidelines. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137:74-88
- Flick. Agreement of minimally invasive pulse wave analysis with pulmonary artery and transpulmonary thermodilution cardiac output measurements in perioperative and intensive care medicine: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137:39-54
- Radulescu. Prevalence and representation of comorbidities and multimorbidity in randomised controlled trials in sepsis or septic shock: A systematic review. Crit Care. 2026. Epublished May 6
- Alvarado-Sánchez. Fluid responsiveness in ARDS: Current evidence, knowledge gaps, and future directions — a scoping review of the literature. BMC Anesthesiol. 2026. Epublished
- Yuan. Timing of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intensive Med. 2026;6(4):396-404
- Xiangli. Diaphragmatic pacing for spinal cord injury patients: Impact on weaning rate - a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med. 2026. Epublished June 22
- Gao. Association between acute gastrointestinal injury and mortality risk in critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2026;17(6):e01028
- Shin. Balanced crystalloids versus saline for critically ill patients: An overview of systematic reviews. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260215
- Londoño Barrientos. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta versus resuscitative thoracotomy for noncompressible torso hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(1):162-172
- Karageorgos. Respiratory support in paediatric patients with bronchiolitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev. 2026;35(181):250223
- Griffee. Ethical challenges of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society consensus on key issues and practical recommendations. ASAIO J. 2026;72(7):544-552
- Phillips. Relationship between cerebral oximetry and outcomes in post-cardiac arrest patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(7):e1427
- Memar. Efficacy and safety of high-flow nasal cannula versus continuous positive airway pressure and conventional oxygen therapies in pediatric acute respiratory failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pediatr. 2026. Epublished July 1
- de Groot. N-acetylcysteine for non-paracetamol-induced acute liver failure in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2026. Epublished July 3
- Huang. High-flow nasal cannula in hypercapnic respiratory failure: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Respir J. 2026;20(7):e70207
Observational Studies
- Schrage. Escalation of mechanical circulatory support in patients with STEMI-related cardiogenic shock: a post hoc analysis of the DanGer Shock trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026;15(6):466-474
- Balcarcel. Individualized treatment effects of therapeutic hypothermia in children postcardiac arrest: A reanalysis of two randomized clinical trials. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026. Epublished July 1
- Jeffrey. Pulmonary inflammation in severe pneumonia is characterised by compartmentalised and mechanistically distinct sub-phenotypes. Nat Commun. 2026;17:5312
- Wah. Long-term survival in patients discharged alive from hospital following an intensive care unit admission with sepsis or septic shock in Australia and New Zealand: an observational cohort study. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2026;72:101912
Protocols
Guidelines & Position Statements
Friday 3rd
Editorials
- Citerio. How we use the neurological pupil index (NPi). Crit Care. 2026;30:349
- Clark. Precision anaesthesia: A paradigm shift in patient care. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2026;43(8):647-654
- Dada. Anesthetic considerations for transcervical aortic valve replacement: insights from initial clinical experience. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026; epublished June 29th
Commentaries
- Alverdy. A perspective on acquisition and virulence transformation of gut pathogens during treatment of the ICU patient. Intensive Care Sci. 2026. Epublished June 30
- Zumla. Ebola at 50 — Lessons for outbreak response and preparedness. N Engl J Med. 2026. Epublished July 1
- Schieveld. Delirium in the context of the other brain reaction types. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1434-1436
- Albaiceta. A precision approach to translational research in acute lung injury. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1458-1466
Correspondence
- Zhang. Narrow costing, ascertainment imbalance, and missing-data choices in a post-ICU telehealth RCT. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1655-1656
- Bakhru. Reply to Zhang: Narrow costing, ascertainment imbalance, and missing-data choices in a post-ICU telehealth randomized controlled trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1657-1658
- Qian. Toward noninvasive acute respiratory distress syndrome phenotyping: bridging pulmonary transcriptomics to bedside tools. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1665-1666
- Sarma. Reply to Qian et al.: Toward noninvasive acute respiratory distress syndrome phenotyping: bridging pulmonary transcriptomics to bedside tools. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212(7):1667-1668
- Celier. Rapid coma with bilateral basal ganglia involvement. Intensive Care Med. 2026. Epublished July 2
- Martin-Loeches. Rethinking albumin in septic shock: From macrocirculation to microcirculation. Intensive Care Sci. 2026. Epublished June 30
- Mangi. Letter on: Pre-Emptive Initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients With Acute Liver Failure With Cerebral Edema Improves Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2026;epublished
- Bardají-Carrillo. Different lungs or different patients? Insights into postoperative ARDS. Crit Care. 2026;30:345
Case Reports
- Mehta. Steroid refractory rapidly progressing organising pneumonia. BMJ Case Rep CP. 2026;19:e273410
- Jacq. From cutaneous necrosis to septic shock: an ICU case of pancreaticoportal fistula complicating necrotising acute pancreatitis. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(7):e1441
- Mascara. Multi-system thromboembolism: a case report of concurrent pulmonary, myocardial, and abdominal embolism. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2026;10(6):ytag421
- Liu. Guidewire incarceration in the femoral vein in a 6-month-old boy. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;21(1):347
- Ionescu. The challenge of determining the etiology of encephalopathy in an elderly patient. Clin Case Rep. 2026;14(7):e73026
Thursday 2nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Thompson. Charting new territories in cardiac care intensive care rehabilitation and the enduring impact on post-acute cardiac event outcomes. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026;15(6):484-493
- Kumar. A review of bloodstream infections—pathogens, pathogenesis, diagnostic strategies, treatment methods—challenges and future aspects. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2026;epublished July 2
- Abady. The invisible emergencies: metabolic and neuro-critical disorders often missed in the pediatric ED—a narrative review. Int J Emerg Med. 2026;19:79
- Li. CSF Leukocytes in Intracranial Infections: Diagnostic, Mechanistic, and Therapeutic Insights for Neurocritical Care. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2026;46(1):48
- Fang. Emerging role of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in infectious disease diagnostics: Clinical integration and future directions. mLife. 2026;5(2):148-163
- Morag. Neurodevelopmental care across pediatric critical care settings: toward brain-focused critical care. Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:536
- Giuseppe. Clostridioides difficile infection in the critically ill: Recent advances and emerging challenges. Intensive Care Science. 2026;epublished June 30
- Sun. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) in neurosurgery: A critical appraisal of established practices, ongoing controversies, and future trajectories. J Anesth Transl Med. 2026;5(2):66-76
- Asis. The double threat: bacterial and fungal co-/superinfection in viral pneumonia. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2026;20(7):847-858
- Nadeau. Bench evidence, bedside uncertainty: hyperoxia, mechanical ventilation and lung injury. Eur Respir Rev. 2026;35(181):260058
- Geracci. Expanding access to prehospital blood products: a narrative review of clinical evidence, systems barriers, and statewide strategies. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11(2):e002321
- Miyake. Advances and uncertainties in fat embolism syndrome: a review. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026;11(2):e001913
- Tenge. Ensuring palliative care to critically ill patients is also vital to support the ICU staff. Minerva Anestesiol. 2026;92(6):612-621
Pre-Clinical
Guidelines & Position Statements
- AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults: Expert Review. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2026;epublished June 30th
- JCS/JPCPHS 2025 Guideline on Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism/Deep Vein Thrombosis. Circ J 2026;epublished June 30th
- Recommendations for ventriculostomy and cisternostomy in TBI management: Results of the WFNS-Neurotraumatology committee "Cusco consensus". Brain Spine 2026;6:106142
- Consensus statement of the Paediatric Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy Section of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy on the use of VV ECMO in paediatric patients for the treatment of acute respiratory failure. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58(1):137-155
Wednesday July 1st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Tuesday 30th
Commentaries
- Zafrani. Hypercalcemia in intensive care unit: pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 30th
- Ling. From size to function: moving beyond body mass index to frailty and central adiposity phenotypes. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 30th
Editorials
- Mauri. EIT in ARDS: what we know and what we still do not. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 30th
- Martín Delgado. Family support in intensive care: beyond no effect trials and the hidden challenges of cluster randomization. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 30th
Guidelines & Position Statements
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Musa. Marburg virus disease: the next threat in the making?. J Emerg Disaster Med 2026;2:8
- McCredie. Burden of and risk factors for neurological complications in critical illness. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 30th
- McMullan. Fluids in Sepsis. BJA Education 2026;epublished June 29th
Monday 29th
Commentaries
- Maddux. Beyond Diffusion. Harnessing Physical Principles for Precision KRT. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026;21(6):1102-1104
- Bakker. How to use lactate levels to guide septic shock resuscitation: an update. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260083
- Schultz. Bayesian Thinking in the Intensive Care Unit: From Statistical Theory to Clinical Practice. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2026;30(6):465-471
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Sunday 28th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Han. The evolving landscape of acute kidney injury: research directions and changes in clinical practice. Kidney Res Clin Pract. 2026;epublished June 25th
- Sasidharan. The vicious cycle: Delirium, sedation, and patient outcomes in critical care. Curr Med Res Pract. 2026;16(3):129-137
- Melo. Positive end-expiratory pressure titration in acute respiratory distress syndrome–a practical bedside algorithm. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1807478
- Dehghan. Modern Era in Personalized Medicine of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Myocardial Revascularization. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):4870
- Wongchan. Heart–lung interaction in acute respiratory distress syndrome: Pathophysiological insights and stepwise lung- and right ventricular-protective management. Clin Crit Care. 2026;34(1):e260019
- Hemati. Immune exhaustion in bacterial infections: mechanisms, consequences, and therapeutic implications. Braz J Infect Dis. 2026;30(3):105809
- Van Dessel. Fever in the Returning Traveler: A Practical Overview for Initial Management and Assessment in the ED. J Clin Med. 2026;15(12):4733
- Gruenbaum. Intraoperative electroencephalographic burst suppression: a narrative review and clinical framework for interpretation and management. Br J Anaesth. 2026;136:1843-1854
- Liu. ARISE framework: a temporal, multi-organ view of perfusion in sepsis. Intern Emerg Med. 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Dabi. Neurocritical Care Fellowship Training in the USA: Challenges and Potential Solutions. Neurocrit Care. 2026;epublished June 26th
- Fanaki. Nutritional Challenges and Strategies in Obese Critically Ill Patients with Gynecological Cancer: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2026;18(12):1905
- Montisci. One-lung ventilation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: challenges, techniques and complications. J Anesth Analg Crit Care. 2026;epublished
- Clerc. What eye-movements tell us about Disorders of Consciousness? Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2026;epublished June 27th
- Yadav. Kidney Support Therapy: Recent Advances. Indian J Pediatr. 2026;93(5):515-521
- Magna. Vascular ultrasound in patients with mechanical circulatory support devices: from pre-implant assessment to post-decannulation surveillance. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):294
- Morales-Olivera. Corticosteroids in immunocompromised ICU patients with pneumonia: risks, evidence, and clinical practice. Pneumonia (Nathan). 2026;18(1):12
- Shankar-Hari. Current knowledge and challenges of sepsis-associated encephalopathy. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 16th
- Dauwe. How to optimize brain perfusion and prevent cerebral complications during extracorporeal life support. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 18th
- Yadav. Is acute respiratory distress syndrome a preventable disease? Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 8th
- Grieco. PEEP and alveolar recruitment after 60 years of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 22nd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Wu. Continuous versus intermittent vancomycin infusions in critically ill children with gram-positive bacterial infections: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Infect Dis. 2026;26(1):410
- Morris. Diaphragm neurostimulation mitigates the adverse cardiopulmonary effects of positive pressure ventilation. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):182
- Malley. Barriers to Adopting Evidence From Bayesian Adaptive Clinical Trials in Critical Care: A Randomized Experiment With US Intensivists. Chest Crit Care. 2026;4(2):100264
- Miao. Adjuvant intravenous immunoglobulin in elderly sepsis: a randomized controlled study of mortality, organ function, and inflammation. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026;13:1857404
- Maiwall. Pre-Emptive Initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients With Acute Liver Failure With Cerebral Edema Improves Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2026;epublished June 22nd
Systematic Reviews
- Yuan. Timing of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intensive Med. 2026;6(4):396-404
- Xiangli. Diaphragmatic pacing for spinal cord injury patients: impact on weaning rate - a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med. 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Gao. Association Between Acute Gastrointestinal Injury and Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2026;17(6):e01028
- Shin. Balanced crystalloids versus saline for critically ill patients: an overview of systematic reviews. Crit Care Sci. 2026;38:e20260215
- Londoño Barrientos. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta versus resuscitative thoracotomy for noncompressible torso hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(1):162-172
Observational Studies
- Wildi. Early differential protein expression in blood and bronchoalveolar fluid among ARDS phenotypes. Sci Rep. 2026;16(1):18748
- Khader. The effect of personalized perioperative blood pressure management on intraoperative cerebral oxygen saturation, burst suppression ratio and postoperative neurological outcomes in patients having major non-cardiac surgery: an observational substudy of the IMPROVE-pilot randomized controlled trial. J Clin Monit Comput. 2026;40(2):363-373
- Albanese. A Novel Algorithm for Continuous Real-Time Cerebral Autoregulation Assessment Based on Mean Arterial Pressure and Cerebral Oxygen Saturation. Anesth Analg. 2026;epublished June 25th
- Dwivedi. Long-term functional and quality of life outcomes for survivors of asystolic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2026;226:111165
- Chesnut. Concordance Between Bedside and Electronic Detection of Intracranial Pressure Crises: Insights From the Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring and Management in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury II Trial. Crit Care Med. 2026;epublished June 18th
- Garcia-Bustos. Development and validation of the AURIS score for predicting candidaemia in Candidozyma auris-colonised patients in the intensive care unit: a bicentric retrospective cohort study. Lancet Infect Dis. 2026;26(7):671-679
- Lapanan. The effects of asymmetrical versus symmetrical high-flow nasal cannula on respiratory muscle activity in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomised crossover study. Pulmonology. 2026;32(1):2694247
- Grześkowiak. The Lazarus Phenomenon Among Older People—A Descriptive Analysis of Cases Spanning over 40 Years. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):4855
Protocols
- Mølstrøm. The Danish Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Trial: A Statistical Analysis Plan. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70(7):e70288
- Kjaergaard. Backrest Position and Outcome in Comatose Survivors of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Protocol for a Multi-Center Randomized Comparison Within the Danish Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (DANOHCA) Trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70(7):e70286
Guidelines & Position Statements
Editorials
- Nasa. Beyond binary: rethinking subphenotyping in ARDS as a continuous spectrum. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 24th
- Fernández-Vaquero. What we used, what we saw, what we did: towards a shared language for videolaryngoscopy. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(1):1-5
Commentaries
- Monnet. Dynamic indices of fluid responsiveness: physiological basis and clinical limits. Intensive Care Med. 2026;epublished June 8th
- Villar. Ventilator-Induced Lung Liquid and Alveolar Rupture. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):4884
Correspondence
- Meza-Fuentes. Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome: organ support requirements and outcomes from a national Chilean cohort. Crit Care. 2026;30:330
- Zhao. Considerations of emerging diaphragmatic ultrasound techniques for clinical practice: potential pitfalls and future challenges. Eur Respir Rev. 2026;35(180):250277
- Silva. Reply to: Considerations of emerging diaphragmatic ultrasound techniques for clinical practice: potential pitfalls and future challenges. Eur Respir Rev. 2026;35(180):260064
- Dai. Biomarker-guided immunomodulation in septic shock: navigating controversies and therapeutic implications for Critical Care. Crit Care. 2026;30:335
- Elmi. Act now: strengthening critical care readiness in fragile health systems during war and disasters. Crit Care. 2026;30:325
- Herbel. Does daptomycin still have a part to play in the treatment of Enterococcus faecium bacteremia in the intensive care unit? Crit Care. 2026;30:326
- Husain-Syed. CRRT-miECCO2R: a step toward integrated multiorgan support. Crit Care. 2026;30:328
Saturday 27th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Boulmpou. The Right Ventricle in Cardiac Critical Care: Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Management. Medicina. 2026;62(6):1070
- Hiroto. Optimizing Timing and Dose of Starting Norepinephrine and Vasopressin in Septic Shock. Life. 2026;16(6):913
- Wang. Review of Interventional Options and Surgical Techniques in the Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism. J Surg Res. 2026;325:473-485
- Chioncel. A Contemporary Perspective on Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Classification: A State-of-the-art Review from an International Expert Group. Card Fail Rev 2026;12:e11
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Brede. Prehospital resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (REBOARREST): an international, multicentre, open label, pragmatic, randomised, controlled trial. Crit Care. 2026;30:324
- Fernández. Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for double-lumen tube intubation: the DOuble-Lumen intubation with VIdeolaryngoscopy (DOLVI) multicentre randomised trial. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(1):254-263
- Rára. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy and thyroid isthmus penetration (PETRIS). Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2026;45(6):101863
- Zheng. Effect of two-session remote ischaemic preconditioning on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a randomised clinical trial. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(1):55-65
- Rajesh. Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Effects of Pulsatile versus Non-Pulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Neurological Outcomes. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;epublished May 11th
- Benítez-Cano. Intrapulmonary penetration of ceftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidime/avibactam administered by continuous infusion in critically ill patients with nosocomial pneumonia: a randomized pharmacokinetic trial. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 13th
- Amacher. Timing matters: sex differences in treatment limitation decisions in intensive care. Crit Care. 2026;epublished June 19th
Systematic Reviews
- Rodríguez-Lima. The Effectiveness of Methylene Blue in Adult Shock: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med. 2026;15(12):4481
- Yahya. First-line vasopressor therapy in neonates with fluid-refractory septic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Emerg Med. 2026;109:35-42
- Dreher. Patient Blood Management: a systematic review of current international guidelines. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(1):74-88
- Flick. Agreement of minimally invasive pulse wave analysis with pulmonary artery and transpulmonary thermodilution cardiac output measurements in perioperative and intensive care medicine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth. 2026;137(1):39-54
- Radulescu. Prevalence and representation of comorbidities and multimorbidity in randomised controlled trials in sepsis or septic shock: a systematic review. Crit Care. 2026;epublished May 6th
- Alvarado-Sánchez. Fluid responsiveness in ARDS: current evidence, knowledge gaps, and future directions—a scoping review of the literature. BMC Anesthesiol. 2026;epublished
Observational Studies
- Singh. Diastolic blood pressure and end-tidal carbon dioxide during adult ICU cardiopulmonary resuscitation: association with return of spontaneous circulation. Resuscitation. 2026;epublished June 22nd
- McIlroy. Perioperative intravenous fluid and chronic kidney disease: long-term follow-up of the Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy in Major Abdominal Surgery (RELIEF) randomised trial. Br J Anaesth. 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Tóth. The effectiveness of tissue-perfusion-guided resuscitation in shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished June 25th
- Ughetto. Age-associated outcomes in cardiogenic shock supported with microaxial flow pumps. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished June 24th
- Andrei. Capillary refill time changes are associated with Vascular Waterfall response in post-cardiac surgery patients. Ann Intensive Care. 2026;epublished June 24th
- Zalucky. Elastance as a determinant of the effect of prone positioning on mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a post hoc analysis of the PROSEVA trial. Crit Care. 2026;epublished
- Kevci. Temporal dynamics of ICP, PRx, CPP, and CPPopt in relation to functional outcome in spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2026;30:301
- Fogagnolo. Integrated comprehensive assessment for predicting weaning success in difficult-to-wean critically ill patients: the WEAN-US study. Crit Care. 2026;30:313
Protocols
- Bourdiol. Effect of early dexamethasone on major complications and all-cause mortality in severe burns (DEXA-BURN): study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Trials. 2026;epublished June 24th
- Walker. Statistical analysis plan for Fluid Optimisation in Emergency Laparotomy (FLO-ELA) Trial; a multi-centre randomised trial of cardiac output-guided fluid therapy compared to usual care in patients undergoing major emergency gastrointestinal surgery. Trials. 2026;epublished April 17th
Friday 26th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Perioperative Anemia and Patient Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Secondary Prevention After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: 2026 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2026;epublished May 13th
- Heart Failure Occurring in the Perinatal Period: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2026;epublished June 24th
- 2026 Focus Update of the 2021 Korean Society of Myocardial Infarction Expert Consensus Document on Revascularization for Acute Coronary Syndromes. Korean Circ J. 2026;epublished May 7th
- Mertes. Guidelines: Diagnosis and management of perioperative immediate hypersensitivity reactions 2025. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2026;45(6):101867
- Bulum. ESR Essentials: trauma team and the role of Interventional Radiology-practice recommendations by the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe. Eur Radiol. 2026;36(7):5907-5915
- Dünser. Resuscitative thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2026;138(Suppl 7):623-640
- Evidence-based, cost-effective management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery emergency general surgery algorithms work group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;101(1):28-34
- Establishing standards for controlled donation after circulatory determination of death in adults: the Bucharest international European Society for Organ Transplantation consensus. Transpl Int. 2026;39:16284
Thursday 25th
Editorials
Wednesday 24th
Commentaries
- Kadir. The implementation gap in early septic shock resuscitation: A three-barrier framework. J Clin Med. 2026;15(12):4572
- Beyond lactate: Real-time resuscitation targets for septic shock during critical care transport. Air Med J. 2026;45(4):312-315
Tuesday 23rd
Case Reports
- Lipa. Saddle pulmonary embolism detected by transthoracic echocardiography—a case report. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2026;epublished May 28th
- Choudhary. Masked invaders: A case series on uncommon manifestations of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Lung India. 2026;43(4):449-454
- Vo. Clostridial necrotizing infection with multiorgan failure in an unhoused patient following a presumed spider bite. Oxf Med Case Reports. 2026;2026(6):omag112
- Habtar. Vaping-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome managed with VV-ECMO: a case report. Oxf Med Case Reports. 2026;2026(6):omag106
- Spears. Meningoencephalitis in flea-borne typhus: A report of two cases and a review of CNS complications. Pathogens. 2026;15(6):590
Monday 22nd
Editorials
Commentaries
- Beil. Negotiating complexity in spite of scarce evidence—how to care for older ICU patients? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Brouland. Sudden hemodynamic collapse and biventricular dysfunction: What’s your diagnosis? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 22nd
- Benites. Balancing lung recruitment and venous congestion in ARDS: rethinking the systemic effects of PEEP. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 22nd
Sunday 21st
Narrative Reviews
- Valadka. Current management of traumatic intracranial hypertension: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(6):837-849
- Overwater. Personalized protein delivery in critical care: from phenotyping and endotyping to post-ICU recovery. Curr Opin Crit Care 2026;epublished June 18th
- De Meyer. Preoperative fasting guidelines: a narrative review. Eur J Anaesthesiol Intensive Care 2026;5(4):e0120
- Tarakcioglu Celik. Chlorhexidine bathing in infection prevention and control: clinical effectiveness, implementation, and emerging applications. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2026;28:14
- Jung. Severe metabolic acidosis in the ICU. Chest Crit Care 2026;4(3):100271
- Abu Fraiha. Managing mechanical ventilation after tracheobronchoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia. Chest Crit Care 2026;4(3):100250
- AS. Hantavirus: a comprehensive contemporary review of virology, global epidemiology, clinical variants, diagnosis, treatment, and intensive care management. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(5):430-442
- Jung. Evolution of the Monro-Kellie Doctrine from static intracranial pressure to dynamic intracranial physiology: a critical review of the Monro-Kellie 1.0 through 4.0 framework and its implications for contemporary neurocritical care. J Neurointensive Care 2026;9(1):1-10
- Moscote-Salazar. Anaphylaxis to mannitol: a rare but serious threat in neurocritical care. J Neurointensive Care 2026;9(1):19-25
- Baliga. Pontine hemorrhage simulating acute coronary syndrome. J Neurointensive Care 2026;9(1):26-33
- Mertin. Echocardiography before non-cardiac surgery: current knowledge, guideline recommendations, and clinical evidence – a narrative review. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished
- Song. Advancing palliative care in cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock: identifying evidence gaps and future research priorities. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1845595
- Gurney. Whole truth: resuscitating trauma patients with whole blood. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002278
Editorials
- Frat. The NAVIGATE trial: early identification and management of mild acute hypoxemic failure, does timing matter outside ICUs? J Thorac Dis 2026;18(5):561
- Wieruszewski. Is arterial hypotension the real enemy in septic shock or is it just cosmetic? Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100096
- Mohan. Rethinking flow: the paradox of renoprotection without increased renal blood flow in cardiopulmonary bypass. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(5):567
Commentaries
- Taccone. Delayed neurological complications after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: time to reconsider definitions and diagnostic approaches. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished June 19th
- Ferioli. When numbers sedate: ICP monitoring in TBI. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished June 14th
- Cao. A&A Pro-Con Debate: opioid-free versus opioid-conventional for patients undergoing general anesthesia. Anesth Analg 2026;143(1):21-26
Saturday 20th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Forrester. Chilling the nerve, easing the pain?: A randomized clinical trial evaluating surgeon-administered bedside percutaneous cryoneurolysis for rib fracture pain. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(6):863-870
- Feng. Safety and efficacy of decompressive craniectomy versus standard craniotomy for large acute epidural haematoma with tentorial herniation in China (PREDICT-AEDH): a nationwide, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(7):645-653
- Patil. Comparison of effects of postextubation noninvasive ventilation with passive humidification and high-flow nasal cannula in patients with high risk of extubation failure: a randomized comparative study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(5):371-378
- Huang. Effect of goal-directed intraoperative blood pressure management on postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg 2026;143(1):31-40
- Baudin. Prone positioning in infants with acute bronchiolitis: the PROPOSITIS randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished June 17th
Systematic Reviews
- Wolfkind. Dexmedetomidine versus usual care in adult patients with septic shock receiving vasopressors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Anaesthesiol Intensive Care 2026;5(3):e0113
- Chaves-Filho. Effectiveness and safety of melatoninergic agonists in preventing delirium in the ICU: an updated dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2026;epublished June 17th
- Zhou. Comparative efficacy and safety of extended versus continuous infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics for severe infection: a network meta-analysis of randomized trials. Crit Care 2026;epublished June 20th
- Darlison. Perioperative albumin versus other fluids to prevent cardiac surgery-associated kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260353
- Prabhu. Clinical utility of positive end-expiratory pressure-incorporated PaO2/FiO2 ratio in prognosticating mortality and severity reclassification in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(5):420-429
- Siafis. Comparative effectiveness and safety of pharmacological treatments for rapid tranquilisation in emergency settings: a systematic review and individual participant data network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry 2026;13(7):567-580
- Barboza. Methylprednisolone for heart surgery in pediatric patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Sci Rep 2026;epublished June 19th
- Xueyi. Comparative effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training approaches within intensive care unit-acquired weakness prevention and rehabilitation strategies: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med 2026;epublished June 19th
- Sahaq. Timing of renal-replacement therapy in patients with acute kidney injury and sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Nephrol 2026;epublished June 18th
- Vander Zwaag. Coagulopathy in cardiac surgery: a scoping review of prothrombin complex concentrate. Heart Lung Circ 2026;epublished June 19th
- Salazar Molina. The efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive mechanical ventilation in preventing reintubation in patients at high risk of extubation failure: systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260371
Observational Studies
- Lammers. Prehospital tranexamic acid bolus improves outcomes in traumatic brain injury: A Bayesian reanalysis of the prehospital TXA for TBI trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(6):879-885
- Sadjadi. Implementation of the kidney protection strategy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury – a multi-center prospective cohort study. Crit Care 2026;30:319
- Soipetkasem. Impact of respiratory effort parameters on clinical outcomes in respiratory failure patients (EFFORT-I): A prospective observational study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished June 20th
- Dankl. Human Development Index and outcomes in older critically ill patients: A European multicentre study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished June 19th
- Trevisi. Safety and additive efficacy of dual CSF drainage (ventricular + lumbar) in severe aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A secondary analysis of the EARLYDRAIN trial. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished June 18th
- Rossetti. Status epilepticus is detected earlier than seizures on cEEG in critically ill adults. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished June 14th
Protocols
- Bernard. Early vs late initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: protocol for a prospective, randomized, multicenter study. JMIR Res Protoc 2026;15:e86652
- Heming. HydrOcortisone and fludRocortisoNe for critical ILLness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (HORNbILL): study protocol for a multicentre randomised placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open 2026;16:e119187
- RESPOND Investigators. Resuscitation in paediatric septic shock using vitamin C and hydrocortisone (RESPOND): the RESPOND randomised controlled trial statistical analysis plan. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(3):100183
- Wang. Interventions for silent brain infarction and perioperative neurocognitive disorders in cardiovascular surgery (INSPIRE): study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2026;16(6):e116246
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Strategies for optimizing heart failure care in the older adult: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;epublished June 18th
- Dreher. Aerosol therapy during noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and nasal high-flow therapy (HFT): current technology and consensus-based recommendations. Pneumologie 2026;epublished
- European interdisciplinary guidelines on pain management in acute pancreatitis: UEG, EPC, EDS, ESDO, EAGEN, ESPGHAN, ESGAR, and ESPCG evidence-based recommendations. United European Gastroenterol J 2026;14(5):e70230
Correspondence
- Smit. Precision-guided immunomodulatory therapy in sepsis. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished June 17th
- Yang. Precision-guided immunomodulatory therapy in sepsis. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished June 17th
- Butt. Toward standardized guidelines for distal perfusion cannulae in V-A ECMO and ECPELLA: timing, sizing, monitoring, and management. J Extra Corpor Technol 2026;58:202-204
- Chardon. Is less always more? Reframing the role of bronchoscopy during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy. Crit Care 2026;30:318
- de Kraker. Response to Matters Arising about the etiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the European POS-VAP cohort. Crit Care 2026;30:316
- Nagler. Response letter to “Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation and reduction in vasopressor requirements”. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished June 19th
- Mandal. Hepatic elastography in critical illness: moving from physiological signal to clinical utility. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(5):450-451
Case Reports
- Earagolla. Treatment failure in suspected community-acquired pneumonia revealing a pulmonary abscess. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2026;14:2050313X261456973
- Kang. Tetrodotoxin-induced involuntary movements: a case report. Signa Vitae 2026;22(2):113-119
- Holst. Escalation to transplantation in refractory stone heart syndrome: a case report of advanced mechanical circulatory support failure. J Cardiothorac Surg 2026;21(1):427
- Rais. Clostridium perfringens gas forming liver abscess, resulting in multiorgan failure and intravascular hemolysis: a case report. J Emerg Crit Care Med 2026;10:5
Friday 19th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) Trial Group. Benzylpenicillin versus flucloxacillin or cloxacillin for the treatment of penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SNAP): an international, multicentre, open-label, non-inferiority randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2026;epublished June 17th
- Lee TC, Barina LA, Walls G, et al; Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) Trial Group. Cefazolin for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. N Engl J Med. 2026;394:2329-2339
- REMAP-CAP Investigators. Intermediate dose heparin thromboprophylaxis among critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial. J Thromb Haemost 2026;24(7):2492-2505
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Wynne. High flow nasal oxygen for acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure in the intensive care unit: An umbrella review. Aust Crit Care 2026;39(4):101631
- Chaves-Filho. Effectiveness and safety of melatoninergic agonists in preventing delirium in the ICU: an updated dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2026;epublished June 17th
Observational Studies
- DeFilippis. The Effect of Restrictive vs Liberal Blood Transfusion Strategy on Subsequent Myocardial Infarction Type. JACC Adv 2026;5(6 Pt 2):102836
- Chan. Mechanical CPR Device Use and Cardiac Arrest Survival in EMS Agencies. Circulation 2026;epublished June 18th
Thursday 18th
Editorials
- Macdonald. Vasopressors or fluids for initial resuscitation in septic shock: A matter of clinical judgement. Crit Care Resusc 2026;epublished June 16th
- Skrifvars. Vitamin C appears harmful in patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated in the intensive care unit. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 17th
- Anstey. How important is the ABCDE bundle to patient functioning after ICU? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 17th
Commentaries
Wednesday 17th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- An. Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions. MedComm 2026;7(7):e70822
- Yuan. Progress on the correlation between sepsis and gut microbiota: a narrative review. Front Microbiol 2026;17:1862891
- Ge. Comprehensive management of hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections: a narrative review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2026;16:1822898
- Zhang. Gut microbiota and sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: a narrative review. Front Immunol 2026;17:1724266
- Hoffman. The six phases of prolonged veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support: a conceptual framework. Crit Care 2026;epublished April 30th
- Schneider. Management of arterial hypotension in critically ill children: a narrative review and practical approach. Front Pediatr 2026;14:1845899
- Hotchkiss. Host-directed immune therapies: a second front in the battle against sepsis. J Clin Invest 2026;136(12):e204736
- Joynt. Admission to intensive care: a matter of shared decision-making in the very old? Eur Geriatr Med 2026;epublished June 15th
Tuesday 16th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Editorials
- Anstey. Making the environmental case for digital education in intensive care. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 15th
- Capdevila. Prophylactic NIV after extubation in non-hypercapnic high-risk patients: moving beyond convenience toward clinical benefit. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 15th
Monday 15th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Yong. Managing sepsis in the era of precision medicine: a narrative review. Acute Crit Care 2026;41(2):189-200
- Kim. Beyond blood pressure: a comprehensive overview of clinical indices in shock and tissue hypoperfusion. Acute Crit Care 2026;41(2):201-212
- Sung. When ethics is not enough: institutional governance of critical care allocation under crisis conditions. Acute Crit Care 2026;41(2):213-225
Editorials
- Neto. Sodium bicarbonate in critical illness: Correcting acidaemia without changing outcomes? Crit Care Resusc 2026;epublished June 12th
- Young. A logical interpretation of the data on optimal oxygen therapy targets for unresponsive adults in ICU after cardiac arrest. Crit Care Resusc 2026;epublished June 10th
Sunday 14th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Meybohm. Patient blood management in general intensive care patients. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- Adolph. Current concepts on feeding the critically ill patient: a narrative review. Crit Care 2026;30:306
- Weerawarna. Flexible Bronchoscopy in the Intensive Care Unit: Controversies, Clinical Applications, and the Expanding Role of Intensivists. J Clin Med 2026;15(12):4568
- Lee. Why Post-Cardiac Arrest Interventions Often Fail: Therapeutic Amenability and the Rapidly Closing Window of Neuroprotection. J Clin Med 2026;15(12):4496
- Zaghloul. Beyond the Stent (“Leave-Nothing-Behind”) Drug-Coated Balloons in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(12):4491
- Aurigemma. Mechanical Support in Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned from Trials? J Clin Med 2026;15(12):4453
- Mair. Clinical Gray Zones of Cardiac Troponin Interpretation in the Emergency Department: When Increased Concentrations Do Not Equal Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Clin Med 2026;15(12):4444
- Coppola. Lung Imaging in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: From Physics to Bedside Applications. J Clin Med 2026;15(11):4345
- Chalkias. The Geometry of Circulatory Shock: A Conceptual Multi-Scale Lagrangian Framework for Physiology-Informed Hemodynamic Phenotyping. J Clin Med 2026;15(11):4283
- Montisci. One-lung ventilation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: challenges, techniques and complications. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished April 22nd
- Senussi Testa. Integrated use of natriuretic peptides and DASI for cardiac reserve evaluation in high-risk surgical patients: a narrative review. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished April 22nd
- Tencer. Treatment of supraventricular arrhythmias in critical care patients with sepsis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1836476
- de Sousa Orlandin. The Management of Neonatal Sepsis and Septic Shock. Curr Treat Options Pediatr 2026;12:19
- Soulé. Microcirculation and Cerebrovascular Autoregulation in Patients With Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices. J Stroke 2026;28(2):201-217
Saturday 13th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Niznick. Clinical Prediction Models for Prognostication After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Sirimaturos. Comparison of Intensive Versus Conventional Glycemic Control Targets: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the 2024 Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Glycemic Control for Critically Ill Adults. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 9th
- Klompmaker. Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of the Venous Excess Ultrasound Grading System: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 9th
- Protti. The effects of mechanical ventilation during v-a ecmo support: a systematic review. Crit Care 2026;30:300
Observational Studies
- Kentish-Barnes. “It was torture for him, and it was torture for us to see him like that”: understanding multiple ICU-related triggers of family PTSD symptoms—a qualitative thematic study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- Katayama. Early changes of lung mechanics after PEEP reduction in ARDS: a 4D-CT study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(6):1253-1264
- Menga. Beyond static mechanics: dynamic tidal recruitment and overinflation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(6):1182-1184
- Benghanem. Correlation Between Quantitative Pupillometry and Other Markers for Neuroprognostication of Comatose Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A Bicentric Study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Christian-Miller. Continuing Vs. Withholding Home Beta-Blockers at Admission for Suspected Infection: A Target Trial Emulation. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 9th
- Kevci. Proteomic blood-based biomarkers of brain damage in traumatic brain injury: are they suitable surrogate endpoints for cerebral pressure autoregulatory-guided therapy? Crit Care 2026;30:302
- Piva. Fatigue after critical illness: prevalence, trajectories, and longitudinal associations in a multicenter ICU survivor follow-up program. Crit Care 2026;30:300
- Cobo-Zubia. Plasma antioxidant capacity as a predictor of mortality in critically ill patients. Crit Care 2026;30:291
- Lo Piccolo. Outcomes of Severe Mpox Admitted to ICUs at 2 Large New York City Health Systems, 2022-2024. Chest 2026;169(6):1575-1579
Guidelines & Position Statements
Editorials
- Burrell. Temporary mechanical circulatory support in fulminant myocarditis: can global collaborations bridge the gap? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Evrard. Reframing sepsis through resistance, disease tolerance and damage: a clinically meaningful conceptual shift? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Argent. Innovation in intensive care: a new perspective. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- Monaco. Remimazolam for ICU sedation: a genuine advance or a familiar story? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- Boyle. Reconsidering the use of predicted body weight when setting tidal volumes in female patients. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- Pensier. Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: from static severity to trajectory-based phenotyping. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- Menga. Beyond static mechanics: dynamic tidal recruitment and overinflation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(6):1182-1184
Commentaries
- Cecconi. Venous return versus cardiac function: who drives the circulation? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- López. What intensivist need to know about hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- Bankar. From principles to practice: learning antimicrobial stewardship through the ESICM fellowship. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- Mao. Hemodynamic stability should not re-establish etomidate as the default induction agent. Crit Care 2026;30:307
- De Rosa. The AKI cube: From syndromic diagnosis to treatable traits in acute kidney injury. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Melo. Pushing the needle beyond preload: toward dynamic evaluation of venous congestion. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260411
- Piccolo. Patient N.11. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 9th
Case Reports
Friday 12th
Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2026
- The SODa-BIC Investigators & ANZICS CTG. Sodium Bicarbonate for Critically Ill Adults with Metabolic Acidosis and Shock. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished June 12th
- Tume. Gastric Residual Volume Assessment in Critically Ill Children. The GASTRIC-PICU Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished June 12th
Thursday 11th
Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2026
- The ARISE FLUIDS Investigators. Vasopressors or Fluids in Early Septic Shock. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished June 11th
- Granfeldt. Sodium Bicarbonate for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished June 11th
- Yende. Remote Monitoring Approaches to Reduce Readmissions After Infection and Sepsis. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(6):e2616641
Wednesday 10th
Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2026
- Connolly. Carbocisteine or Hypertonic Saline for Acute Respiratory Failure. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- The LOGICAL Investigators and the ANZICS CTG. Connservative Oxygen for Unresponsive Patients after Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished June 10th
- Rosa. Integrated Telehealth Rehabilitation and Quality of Life in Mechanically Ventilated Adults. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished June 10th
- Stoppe. High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C and Mortality and Organ Dysfunction in Severe Burn InjuryThe VICTORY Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished June 10th
Non-CCR
Tuesday 9th
Correspondence
- Hernández-Socorro. Re: Peripheral ultrasound in the ICU: current evidence, limitations, and future directions. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 8th
- Korvin. Large language models for optimizing clinical trial recruitment in ICUs: application to ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction. Crit Care 2026;30:304
- Gélisse. Cyclic alternating patterns of encephalopathy: implications for triphasic waves in noncomatose patients with metabolic-toxic encephalopathies. Crit Care 2026;30:303
- Honoré. Beyond routine bronchoscopy during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: should systematic ultrasonography be considered? Crit Care 2026;30:299
- Song. Are right-sided diaphragmatic parameters sufficient to accurately evaluate global diaphragmatic physiological function? Commentary on “diaphragm physiological similarity index (DPSI): a de novo speckle-tracking ultrasound metric for HFNC adjustment in acute respiratory failure”. Crit Care 2026;30:297
- Di. Interpreting wasted ventilation in EIT assessment of pulmonary embolism: ventilation-weighted high-V/Q burden versus perfusion-defect burden. Crit Care 2026;30:293
- Guimarães. Preventing Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury with the 4-B Approach: Biomarkers, Bundles, Blood Purification, and Blockage of the Complement Cascade. Cardiorenal Med 2026;16(1):154-158
Monday 8th
Case Reports
- Qin. A 13-Year-Old Boy With Dyspnea, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Lesions. Chest 2026;169(6):e181-e185
- Cochran. A 78-Year-Old Woman With Dyspnea on Exertion, Hypotension, and Telangiectasias. Chest 2026;169(6):e187-e192
- McGann. Head and Neck Dystonia With a Posterior Mediastinal Mass. Chest 2026;169(6):e193-e198
Sunday 7th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Morales. What if the Aquarium is in the ICU? Extending the Fish Tank Model to Teach Pharmacokinetics in Critically Ill Patients. Am J Pharm Educ 2026;epublished June 4th
- Rahmel. The evolution of sepsis care: from protocol-driven management to personalized intensive care. Infection 2026;epublished June 1st
- Casini. Emergency in pediatric rheumatology: a narrative review. Front Med 2026;13:1799500
- David. Innovation in sepsis trials: rethinking endpoints, statistics and patient stratification. ICMx 2026;14:65
- Tsai. Dexmedetomidine Dosing Strategies in Sedation and Anesthesia: Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Clinical Applications - A Narrative Review. Drug Des Devel Ther 2026;20:606156
- Leivaditis. Kounis Syndrome in Cardiac Surgery: Pathophysiology, Antimicrobial Triggers, and Perioperative Recognition and Management. Med Sci 2026;14:207
- Alwan. Thyroid dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Eur Heart J 2026;47(21):2606-2623
- Saavedra-Torres. From Glycocalyx Shedding to Microvascular Collapse in Sepsis: Endothelial Pathophysiology, Organ Dysfunction, and Mechanistic Biomarkers. Pathophysiology 2026;33:36
- Meena. Combination antibiotic therapy in Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis: evidence, controversies, and future directions. Infection 2026;epublished May 18th
- Hiroto. Optimizing Timing and Dose of Starting Norepinephrine and Vasopressin in Septic Shock. Life 2026;16:913
- Cordoza. Promoting Sleep in Acute and Critically Ill Adults: Enhancing Recovery Through Evidence-Based Practices. Crit Care Nurse 2026;46(3):e1-e9
- Gumbo. Neurocardiac consequences of traumatic brain injury: integrating neuroimmune, autonomic, and cerebrovascular mechanisms. Front Immunol 2026;17:1861951
- Mitochondrial dysfunction in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Front Immunol 2026;17:1829288
- Naimi. Septic cardiomyopathy: Fact or fiction? Am Heart J Plus 2026;100807
- Notaro. Predicting failure of extubation and non-invasive respiratory support in critically ill patients: clinical complexity, limitations of traditional indices, and machine learning perspectives. Front Med 2026;13:1791505
- Xie. Summary of the best evidence for adult nasal high-flow oxygen therapy nebulization management. Front Med 2026;13:1766114
- Rosà. The contribution of mechanical ventilation to critical illness-associated diaphragm dysfunction: a critical appraisal. Crit Care 2026;30:286
Saturday 6th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- De Pascale. Personalized automatic management of tracheal cuff pressure and subglottic secretions drainage to prevent pneumonia in critically ill intubated patients. The MICROINHALO multicenter randomized controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Nguyen. Enteral When Compared With IV Magnesium Replacement in the Critically Ill: A Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 1st
- O'Brien. Adjunctive Mechanical Ventilation or Intravenous Hypertonic Saline in Malawian Children with Cerebral Malaria and Highly Increased Brain Volume: A Randomized, Phase 3 Clinical Trial. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Meerman. Magnesium Sulfate to Prevent Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 28th
- Freiberg. Swab Testing to Optimize Pneumonia Treatment With Empiric Vancomycin: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Infect Dis 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Li. Long-Term Sedation Effect of Cipepofol Compared to Dexmedetomidine in Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Controlled Study. Adv Ther 2026;epublished May 30th
- Brendel. Prehospital Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure due to Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A Randomised Trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2026;70(6):e70269
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Boulton. Technology-Enhanced Strategies to Optimize Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 29th
- Yu. Efficacy and Safety of Systemic Prophylactic Antibacterials in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 1st
- Nguyen. Efficacy and Safety of Newer Antibiotics Versus Generic Antibiotics for Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Infect Dis 2026;82(Suppl 5):S116-S125
- Imbriaco. Heparinised saline versus normal saline flushing in maintaining arterial catheter patency in intensive care patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Aust Crit Care 2026;39:3101571
Observational Studies
- Çakır. Evaluation of albumin utilization, guideline compliance, and cost in intensive care units: a multicenter point prevalence study. BMC Health Serv Res 2026;epublished June 6th
- Cidade. Impact of appropriate antimicrobial therapy on patient outcomes and antimicrobial use: a sub analysis of the DIANA Study Dataset. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Kim. Impact of Time to Antibiotics on In-hospital Mortality in Neutropenic Sepsis: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 3rd
- Riccardi. Traumatic Inflammatory–Coagulation Coactivation Occurs Early After Injury and Impacts Mortality. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished June 3rd
- Keeling. Pulmonary Embolism in the United States: A Report From the National PERT Consortium. JSCAI 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Monteleone. Trends and Therapeutic Imperatives in Pulmonary Embolism Therapy. JSCAI 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Gastanadui. Early Corticosteroid use and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Mixed and Cardiogenic Shock. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 1st
- Razazi. Clinical spectrum, outcome and impact of nephrectomy in critically-ill adult patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis: the PYELEMPHY observational retrospective multicenter Study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;100086
- Andrea. Temperature Control After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Outcomes From the Discover In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Cohort. Crit Care Med 2026;54(6):1341-1353
- Rasmussen. Cerebral Oximetry in Extremely Preterm Infants: 2-Year Follow-Up of the SafeBoosC-III Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2026;180(6):619-627
- Seeßle. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of invasive fungal infections in critically ill patients with liver cirrhosis. BMC Infect Dis 2026;26:1088
- Rehn. High vasopressor doses are associated with decreased tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort. Crit Care 2026;30:277
- Friedman. Plasma Biomarkers of Brain Injury in Critically Ill Children Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JAMA Pediatr 2026;180(6):639-649
Protocols
Friday 5th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Best practices on blood and blood products for a prehospital hemorrhage protocol: consensus from the 2025 Canadian prehospital transfusion summit. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34(Suppl 1):100
- Diagnosis and management of children with post-intensive care syndrome in paediatrics: Clinical Practice Guidelines by the French National Authority for Health (HAS). Ann Intensive Care 2026;100097
- Fichtner. Mechanical Ventilation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Respiratory Insufficiency. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2026;123:169-174
- Livingston. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Work Group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished June 3rd
- Buhre. Building resilience in perioperative medicine: ensuring safe care for all. A white paper from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished June 4th
Thursday 4th
Editorials
Wednesday 3rd
Commentaries
- Ball. Imaging in ARDS: physiology-guided decisions in the AI era. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 3rd
- Bay. Acute respiratory distress mimickers: a practical approach for intensivists. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Thaware. Reflections on the ICMR 2020 Consensus Guidelines on Do Not Attempt Resuscitation. Indian J Palliat Care 2026;32(2):231-232
- Caldas. Motherhood rewriting an educator’s journey. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 2nd
Tuesday 2nd
Correspondence
- Kimoto. What is the most appropriate next step in a patient with progressive subcutaneous emphysema and hemodynamic deterioration? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished June 2nd
- Contractor. Probable antiphospholipid syndrome causing biventricular thrombi and cardiogenic shock. JACC Case Rep 2026;epublished June 3rd
- Uemura. A case of tracheal injury with cricoid fracture due to blunt laryngeal trauma. Trauma Case Rep 2026;64:101376
- Mohd Zulastri. Subacute normotensive cardiac tamponade as the initial presentation of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2026;epublished June 6th
- Prandani. Bedside transcranial Doppler as a diagnostic bridge for suspected intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury surgery: a case report. Surg Neurol Int 2026;17:247
- Ying. Right lung cavitation: Don't forget coccidioidomycosis - A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2026;14:2050313X261445359
- Hoseini. Re-administration of thrombolytics in massive pulmonary embolism with initial therapy failure: a case report. Thromb J 2026;24(1):53
Monday 1st
Case Reports
- Guglielmi. When bigger is not the whole story: decompressive craniectomy size, intracranial pressure, and surgical phenotyping. Brain Spine 2026;6:106095
- Cazes. Videolaryngoscopy in tactical environments: a word of caution. Lancet Respir Med 2026;14(6):e35
- Gasca-Aldama. The evolution of ECCO₂R: rethinking pump selection. Crit Care 2026;30:289
May
Sunday 31st
Guidelines & Position Statements
- AEG-AESPANC-OPGE-SIED-SPG. Ibero-Latin American Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis (iLATAM-AP). United European Gastroenterol J 2026;14(5):e70190
- Cenko. Pathophysiology, prevention, and management of coronary microvascular obstruction. Eur Heart J 2026;epublished May 26th
- Costantini. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery emergency general surgery algorithms work group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished May 25th
- Zhu. Consensus on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during the perioperative period of lung transplantation. World J Emerg Med 2026;17(3):209-214
- Cheng. Recommendations for implementing patient blood management—an updated modified Delphi consensus from a multidisciplinary expert panel in Hong Kong. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:78
- Donadello. Early management of out-of-hospital respiratory distress: an interdisciplinary consensus guidance. Signa Vitae 2026;epublished March 31st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Biuzzi. Central venous pressure revisited: physiology, pitfalls, misconceptions, and modern clinical interpretation in critical care. J Clin Med 2026;15(11):4227
- Torre. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in refractory cardiac arrest: current evidence, clinical pathways and future directions. Life 2026;16(5):857
- Jegarl. Is electroencephalographic burst-suppression good, bad, or indifferent for brain health? Context matters. Anesth Analg 2026;142(6):1169-1179
- Soldera. Beyond the tipping point: advances in the diagnosis and management of acute-on-chronic liver failure and end-stage liver disease. Diagnostics 2026;16(10):1548
- Cilloniz. Pulmonary infections in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2026;47(2):204-214
- Urbankowski. When mechanical power remains high despite conventional lung-protective settings: a physiology-driven bedside framework. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished May 28th
- Osuna-Padilla. Nutritional therapy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury on renal replacement therapy: an evidence review. Nefrologia 2026;epublished May 28th
- Boers. Alveolar dysregulation of host response in pneumonia and ARDS: implications for immune modulation and infection. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100085
- Queen. Late effects of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy: a comprehensive review. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep 2026;14:12
- Van Spall. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists for the treatment of heart failure and kidney disease: a state-of-the-art review. Heart Fail Rev 2026;31:68
- Van de Velde. Patient blood management in postpartum haemorrhage: a narrative review and expert opinion towards improving patient outcomes during pregnancy and childbirth. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished May 26th
- Mahmood. Early versus late tracheostomy in traumatic spinal injury: a narrative review. Neurol Int 2026;18(5):85
- Cadoli. Role of gram-negative bacterial infections in acute-on-chronic liver failure. Liver Int 2026;46(7):e70710
- Morici. Lean management of heart failure candidates for heart replacement therapies and post-heart transplant patients. JHLT Open 2026;13:100583
- Hoetzenecker. Bridging strategies for heart-lung transplantation: current concepts and mechanical support modalities. JHLT Open 2026;13:100589
- Kale. Are “GABAergic” agents really so selective for GABA? Implications for single- versus multi-site hypotheses from promiscuous behavior of anesthetics and their molecular targets in vitro. Anesth Analg 2026;142(6):1039-1049
- Advances in the diagnosis and management of aortic stenosis. BMJ 2026;393:bmj-2023-078952
- Olaru-Stavila. The gastrointestinal barrier—mechanisms of barrier dysfunction in liver cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Biomedicines 2026;14(5):1084
- Kada. Renal replacement therapy in intensive care unit: a narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100080
- Cho. Current challenges and emerging therapeutic strategies in acute myocarditis. Korean Circ J 2026;56:e79
- Mishra. Metabolic footprint of sepsis and septic shock: a narrative review. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):118428
- Muthukumar. Role of artificial intelligence and point of care ultrasound in management of critically ill patients. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):114201
- Lee. Integrating structured point-of-care ultrasound into dengue fever management: a mini review and comprehensive clinical guide. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):114264
- Singh. Navigating the veins: a comprehensive review of vasoactive agent infusion via peripheral routes. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):118811
- Kosiński. Flexible bronchoscopy in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: practical considerations and clinical applications – a narrative review. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58(1):49-58
- Dudek. Anti-inflammatory therapies in acute coronary syndromes—a review of immunological, genetic, and clinical challenges for precision medicine. J Clin Med 2026;15(11):4143
Editorials
- Sanchez-Escalante. Absolute, weight-based, fixed-dose, or phenotype-guided? Rethinking the meaning of vasopressor dose in critical care. Ann Intensive Care 2026;epublished May 28th
- Levy. Targeted anticoagulant reversal, unintended consequences: lessons from andexanet alfa. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother 2026;12(3):144-146
- Augoustides. Right ventricular injury in perioperative cardiothoracic and vascular practice: the future paradigm with integrated guidance from imaging and biochemical advances. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 7th
- Madách. The gut pathobiome: a new frontier in the management of the critically ill. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(2):147-149
Correspondence
- Joshi. To: Foundational principles for young intensivists to drive better outcomes: the bedside application of physiology. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260054
- Schultz. Beyond equipoise: why automated ventilation trials should measure what really matters. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260475
- Chaves Filho. Hype or hope? The potential of melatonin for delirium prevention in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260433
- Gamberini. Non-linear recovery trajectories after cardiac arrest: implications for enrolment and outcome selection. Resusc Plus 2026;29:101354
- Yang. Pediatric clinical trials in emergency or intensive care settings using exception from informed consent and waiver of informed consent regulations. World J Emerg Med 2026;17(3):262-264
- Wu. VV-ECMO without anticoagulation in trauma patients: balancing bleeding and thrombosis. Crit Care 2026;30:257
- Huang. Age-specific recovery after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: beyond summary measures. Resuscitation 2026;224:111132
- Steckiewicz. How much is enough? Reconsidering the role of sample size in critical care research. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58:e82-e83
Case Reports
- Yong. Near-flat end-tidal carbon dioxide during mechanically ventilated cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pulmonary atresia with collateral-dependent pulmonary blood flow. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 21st
- Anand. Navigating the complexities of severe Cushing's syndrome in the ICU: a case report. Front Med 2026;13:1817935
- Lu. Successful extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation with percutaneous coronary intervention after nearly three hours of refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a case report. Resusc Plus 2026;29:101357
- Burton. The use of point-of-care transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of undifferentiated cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient. CASE 2026;epublished May 29th
- Zhao. Fatal Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive MSSA toxic shock syndrome: a call for rapid virulence detection and optimized antimicrobial therapy. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2026;16:1805801
- Percutaneous extracorporeal ventricular assist device as a successful bridge strategy to durable left ventricular assist device in refractory cardiogenic shock: a case report. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1720250
- Sghaier. A rare presentation of infective endocarditis complicating severe aortic valve stenosis. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2026;13(5):220
- Andes Virus Outbreak Working Group. Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, 2026. NEJM Evid 2026;5(6)
- Talib. Suspected adrenal crisis-associated cardiogenic shock salvaged by VA-ECMO with rapid left ventricular recovery. JACC Case Rep 2026;108320
- Nwokeocha. DRESS'ed in shock and delay in eosinophilia resolution: management dilemmas in a complex case of vancomycin-induced DRESS syndrome. Am J Case Rep 2026;27:e952490
- Bennis. Severe post-traumatic pancreatoduodenal injury with septic shock and enteric fistula: a multidisciplinary challenge – case report. Trauma Case Rep 2026;64:101384
- Orue. What is your diagnosis? Severe barotrauma supported with VV-ECMO. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 18th
News
- Schweitzer. A rare Ebola virus is spreading in the DRC—here’s what to know. JAMA 2026;epublished May 29th
- Rubin. When hantavirus sickened the ship’s physician, Stephen Kornfeld, MD, stepped up. JAMA 2026;epublished May 29th
- Lang. Ebola: what you need to know and what to do about suspected cases. BMJ 2026;393:e166095
- Anderer. Invasive approach may not benefit frail older adults with NSTEMI. JAMA 2026;epublished May 22nd
Saturday 30th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Zimmermann. Stem-cell-derived biologic ventricular assist tissue in heart failure. N Engl J Med 2026;394:1991-2001
- Stapleton. Reducing physical restraint in the ICU: multicenter phase II randomized trial of a novel device versus traditional wrist restraints. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 28th
- Cooper. Red cell transfusion in critically ill and noncritically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction and anemia—a subanalysis of the Myocardial Ischemia and Transfusion (MINT) trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 25th
- Ng. Cerebral edema in patients with large ischemic core after thrombectomy: a secondary analysis of SELECT2 randomized trial. Stroke 2026;57(6)
- Anbarasan. Impact of magnesium on the clearance of lactate in critically sick patients with sepsis: randomized clinical trial. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):115389
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Debaty. Airway management with a supraglottic airway device during resuscitation by basic life support providers: a systematic review. Resuscitation 2026;epublished May 26th
- Luo. Comparative efficacy and safety of immunomodulatory therapies for sepsis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Med 2026;13:1808427
- Pitrowsky. Outcomes of pneumonia in ICUs in low- and middle-income countries — a systematic review. NEJM Evid 2026;5(6)
- Howroyd. Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit for adults with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 23rd
- Patel. Ketamine-based ICU sedation and patient-centered outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mechanical ventilation duration, ICU length of stay, and delirium. J Crit Care 2026;95:155617
- Skrifvars. The use of supplemental oxygen during cardiopulmonary resuscitation - a systematic review of the literature. Resusc Plus 2026;29:101333
- Ross. Thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism: a network meta-analysis. J Intensive Care Soc 2026;epublished May 19th
- Sarraj. Endovascular thrombectomy for patients with large-core ischaemic stroke presenting up to 24 h after onset (ATLAS): a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis with central imaging adjudication. Lancet 2026;407(10543):2015-2026
Observational Studies
- Rehn. High vasopressor doses are associated with decreased tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort. Crit Care 2026;30(1):277
- Joffe. Achieving therapeutic antibiotic levels during intermittent dosing of meropenem and piperacillin-tazobactam in critically ill children: the ATACC study. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2026;epublished May 28th
- Oosterveld. Time course of energy expenditure in persistent critical illness: a prospective multicentre study. Crit Care 2026;30(1):273
- Bouquot. Potentially surgical digestive complications in patients with status epilepticus: insights from the ICTAL registry. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 28th
- Levy. Visual right ventricular assessment in ICU: a multicenter international study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 22nd
- Walker. A prospective, multi-site, observational study assessing the treatment thresholds of new onset atrial fibrillation in the critically ill. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(2):100188
- Perez. Determinants of tidal recruitment/derecruitment assessed by electrical impedance tomography in spontaneously breathing ARDS patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 24th
- Chan. Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program for CPR training and cardiac arrest survival in hospitals. JAMA Cardiol 2026;epublished May 20th
Protocol
Friday 29th
Commentaries
- De Jong. Acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with obesity. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 27th
- Moreno-Loaiza. Point-of-care ultrasound in hemodynamically unstable pulmonary embolism. Crit Care 2026;30:271
- Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan. Understanding heterogeneity of treatment effect in critical care trials. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260021
- Dias. The challenge of sepsis in older adults in the Emergency Department and intensive care units. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260407
- Nakazawa. Targeting driving pressure in ARDS: refining the "When" and "How" after the STAMINA trial. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(4):454
- Melo. Pushing the needle beyond preload: toward dynamic evaluation of venous congestion. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260411
Thursday 28th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Van Nynatten. The tip of the iceberg: pathway biology must anchor the next generation of critical care trials. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(6):e1421
- Graham. Resuscitation targets, fluids, and vasoactives in septic shock. Clin Chest Med 2026;47(1):33-43
- Smirnova. Assessment of the microcirculation during extracorporeal blood purification in septic patients: a narrative review. Medicina (Kaunas) 2026;62(5):879
- Harrison. Rapid microbiological diagnostics for sepsis: narrative review of current and prospective approaches. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(6):e1415
- Yessayan. Troubleshooting ionized hypocalcemia in patients on continuous KRT with regional citrate anticoagulation. Kidney360 2026;7(5):1160-1167
- Moini. Risk stratification in pulmonary embolism: the expanding role of biomarkers. Biomedicines 2026;14(5):1046
- Ramirez. Acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease: a narrative review. Children (Basel) 2026;13(5):670
- Chidanand. Impact of supplemental oxygen on cardiovascular physiology. Cells 2026;15(10):871
- Carullo. Update on contrast-induced nephropathy: recent developments in its prevention, early diagnosis, and therapy. Medicina (Kaunas) 2026;62(5):948
- Groff. Non-invasive respiratory support in “de novo” acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: which technique is best? Medicina (Kaunas) 2026;62(5):805
- Chacon-Palma. Post-dialysis syndrome: a narrative review. Kidney360 2026;7(5):1168-1184
Wednesday 27th
Editorials
- Lashin. Central venous pressure after cardiac surgery: extracting hemodynamic signal from noise. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 20th
- De Gasperi. Empathy, communication, and a human touch in clinical practice. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:79
- Bojic. Beyond blood pressure: the emerging role of wearable doppler ultrasound in prehospital care. Prehosp Emerg Care 2026;epublished May 27th
- Laurent. If you say hello, can I say goodbye? A critical reflection on the limits of positive-communication interventions in ICU teams. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100079
- Augoustides. Artificial intelligence in academic publishing – important dynamic considerations for authors, reviewers, editors and publishers. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 27th
- Maisat. Postoperative pulmonary complications after neuromuscular blockade: what does the recent evidence demonstrate? J Thorac Dis 2026;18(4):439
Tuesday 26th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Durante-Mangoni. Human infection with Andes hantavirus: an update for the general physician. Eur J Intern Med 2026;epublished May 25th
- Mishra. Recent advances in the biosensing platforms for sepsis diagnosis. RSC Adv 2026;16(28):26026-26067
- Xia. Respiratory medicine in the ICU 2026: From physiology to precision care. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished May 26th
- Barreto. Minimum requirements for the design of Brazilian intensive care units: is it time for a change? Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260402
Editorials
Commentaries
- Moreno-Loaiza. Point-of-care ultrasound in hemodynamically unstable pulmonary embolism. Crit Care 2026;30:271
- Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan. Understanding heterogeneity of treatment effect in critical care trials. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260021
- Dias. The challenge of sepsis in older adults in the Emergency Department and intensive care units. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260407
- Nakazawa. Targeting driving pressure in ARDS: refining the "When" and "How" after the STAMINA trial. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(4):454
Monday 25th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Esperatti. ARDS and corticosteroids: beyond COVID-19. Pneumonia 2026;18:14
- Xu. Computed tomography in ARDS, from morphological insights to AI-powered multi-modal analysis: a narrative review. J Intensive Care 2026;14:45
- Li. The gut–heart axis in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: pathophysiology, microbial metabolites, and cardiovascular insights. Eur J Med Res 2026;31:738
- Forbes. Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury: Diagnosis, Recognition and Prevention. Kidney Int 2026;epublished May 23rd
Sunday 24th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Mitanchez. Procalcitonin-guided decision and antibiotic treatment duration in late onset sepsis of newborns: multicentre, randomised controlled trial (ProABIS). BMJ Med 2026;5:e002602
- Kulkarni. Midodrine versus placebo in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure with ascites-A randomized trial (MIDAS trial). Hepatol Commun 2026;10(6):e0966
- Kalathia. Ultrafiltration Rate in Prolonged Intermittent Kidney Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Hemodial Int 2026;epublished May 14th
- Anbarasan. Impact of magnesium on the clearance of lactate in critically sick patients with sepsis: Randomized clinical trial. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(2):115389
- Sosnowski. Effects of the ABCDEF Bundle on Delirium, Function, and Quality of Life in Australian ICU Patients: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 20th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Dewez. Intravenous rehydration in children with severe malnutrition and severe dehydration: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Dis Child 2026;epublished May 20th
- Imai. Comparison of oxygenation targets in critically ill adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):911-920
- Wiseman. The effect of peripheral vasopressor protocols on extravasation rates: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care 2026;95:155613
- Badell. Differences in intensive care outcomes between older adults with and without dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care 2026;94:155553
- Pinedo-Avila. Approaches to Guide Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 20th
- Chen. Sodium Bicarbonate for Acute Metabolic Acidosis in Critically Ill Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 22nd
Observational Studies
- Pensier. Effects of inflammatory phenotypes in acute respiratory distress syndrome on mortality and partitioning of lung and chest wall mechanics in patients in the USA and Canada: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished May 19th
- Marshall. Reproducible clinical archetypes in acute respiratory failure: a multi-cohort trajectory analysis. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 17th
- Curley. Sedative Choice and Neurocognitive Outcomes After Critical Illness in Early Childhood. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(5):e2613599
- Yokoyama. Association between time to target mean arterial pressure and 90-day mortality in septic shock: a post hoc analysis of the OPTPRESS trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100088
- Barker. Prone Positioning in a North American Cohort of Hypoxemic Patients on Mechanical Ventilation. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 22nd
- Liu. Impact of Ultra-Early Perioperative Antihypertensive Therapy in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke 2026;57(6):1549-1562
Protocols
- Chen. Lumbar drainage in intracerebral haemorrhage with intraventricular haemorrhage (DRAIN IVH): protocol for a multi-centre, randomised-controlled, two-arm, assessor-blinded trial. Eur Stroke J 2026;11(5):aakag046
- Taraldsen. Restrictive versus liberal oxygenation targets in patients with acute heart failure and pulmonary congestion-A protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (The REDOX-AHF trial). PLoS One 2026;21(5):e0349791
- Olesen. Vasodilation, loop diuretics, or their combination in acute heart failure: Rationale and design of the randomized placebo-controlled DECONGEST-AHF trial. Am Heart J 2026;299:107461
- De Leijer. Weaning from invasive ventilation with levosimendan (WEANLESS): study protocol for a multicentre randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open 2026;16(5):e117615
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Appropriate Patient Selection and Triage: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;epublished May 21st
- Zawadka. Central venous cannulation in critically ill patients: guidelines of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58(1):84-105
- Gilbert. Role of the Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in the Management of Boarding Patients: An Opinion of the Emergency Medicine Practice and Research Network of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Endorsed by the SAEM Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists and the Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists. J Am Coll Clin Pharm 2026;9(6):e70227
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Chalkias. Central venous oxygen saturation vs. oxygen extraction ratio in septic shock resuscitation: Which metric is more informative? Anesthesiol Perioper Sci 2026;4:30
- Lagziel. Improving pediatric post-acute kidney injury care: considerations for the clinician. Ren Fail 2026;48(1):2672176
- Hernandez Padilla. In vitro diagnostics for respiratory infections: current state and opportunities. Breathe 2026;22(2):250310
- Talu. Challenges in diagnosing acute kidney injury in children with severe malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa: limits of current diagnostic approaches. Kidney Dial 2026;6(2):33
- Orieux. Renal congestion syndrome in critically ill patients: a neglected mechanism of acute kidney injury - A narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100083
- Nishimura. Optimal oxygenation in the intensive care unit: what recent trials do-and do not-tell us. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished May 13th
- Jang. From scores to signals: evolution and innovations in pediatric early warning systems. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished May 19th
- Parr. Narrative review of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation utilization in surgical management of tracheal intubation injuries. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(4):423
- Belfiore. Sepsis in end-stage liver disease and acute-on-chronic liver failure: pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and pharmacological management. Front Pharmacol 2026;epublished May 22nd
- Nogueira. Methanol intoxication and acute kidney injury: pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. Braz J Nephrol 2026;48(3)
- Salvini. Levosimendan in cardiogenic shock: A review of mechanisms, clinical evidence, and therapeutic use. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2026;27(5):47062
- Suk. Neuroglia in traumatic brain injury: Pathophysiology and therapeutic targeting. Brain Netw Disord 2026;epublished May 21st
- Himic. Mitochondrial dysfunction in traumatic brain injury and its theranostic implications. Biomolecules 2026;16(6):762
- Liu. From organ replacement to functional restoration: A paradigm shift in liver failure therapy. Biosci Trends 2026;epublished May 21st
- Warrilow-Wilson. Maternal critical care: A narrative review. Br J Hosp Med 2026;87(5):54060
- Cardona-Collazos. Surgical management of traumatic brain injury based on intracranial compliance: toward personalized decision-making. Brain Sci 2026;16(5):538
- Hirsh. From bench to bedside: the untold story behind the clinical development of enoxaparin. J Thromb Haemost 2026;24:1823-1826
- Bell. Prevention and treatment of thrombosis in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. J Thromb Haemost 2026;24(5):1609-1619
- Lynch. Emergence of medetomidine in the illicit drug supply: implications for emergency care and withdrawal management. Ann Emerg Med 2026;87:709-716
- Talan. Nonoperative treatment of appendicitis and implications for emergency department management: A narrative review. Ann Emerg Med 2026;87(6):735-745
Case Reports
- Wu. Left main coronary dissection masquerading in pediatric polytrauma: a diagnostic challenge. JACC Case Rep 2026;epublished May 20th
- Kuan. Double cardiac rupture and still alive. CASE 2026;10(5):181-185
- Rice. The herniated heart: a rare cause of myocardial infarction identified by multimodality imaging. CASE 2026;10(5):174-180
Saturday 23rd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Orellana Plaza. Peripheral perfusion noninvasive monitoring technologies: a literature and patent review. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;40:673-686
- Teuben. Acute management of spinal fractures: what you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(6):850-862
- Pistoia. CT of soft tissue infections: current and future perspectives from diagnosis to treatment. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3915
- Pastore. Severe eosinophilic asthma: from immunopathology to pharmacological treatment. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3845
- Dombrower. Perioperative anesthesia strategies for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting within enhanced recovery after surgery pathways: a clinical narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3829
- Pappolla. Evaluating cognition across aging and traumatic brain injury: integrating neurological and neuropsychological approaches. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3822
- Poznańska-Kurowska. Acquired angioedema: a challenge in medical practice: a narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3800
- Iwashita. Clinical application of electrical impedance tomography in emergency and critical care medicine. J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3779
- Freire. Left ventricular ejection fraction in heart failure: a parameter to be discontinued? J Clin Med 2026;15(10):3646
Friday 22nd
Guidelines & Position Statements
Commentaries
- Meuwese. The respiratory envelope, an aviation-inspired framework for patient tailored mechanical ventilation. Crit Care 2026;30:265
- Langeveld. Medical care in submarine accidents. Crit Care 2026;30:266
- Adamo. 2025 ESC/EACTS valvular heart disease guidelines: practical updates on mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Suppl 4):iv83-iv96
Thursday 21st
Correspondence
- Yadav. Efficacy of noninvasive ventilation compared with invasive mechanical ventilation in cardiogenic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(4):350-351
- Hoekstra. Implementing pediatric tracheostomy guidelines in low- and middle-income countries. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1062-1063
- Klompas. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) position statement: why IDSA did not endorse the community-acquired pneumonia guidelines 2025 update. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1064-1066
- Smith. Neglect of dimorphic fungi in community-acquired pneumonia guidelines. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1069-1070
- Salton. The overlooked reality of fulminant pneumonia. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1071-1072
- Smit. From severity-guided to C-reactive protein-guided corticosteroid treatment. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1073-1074
- Shi. ICU visitation policies: no harm found, or harm missed? Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):1079-1080
Wednesday 20th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Schippers. Measuring and managing pulmonary edema in ARDS: a narrative review. Crit Care 2026;30:258
- Chang. Sepsis-associated sarcopenia: Emerging insights into mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Unuvar. Strategies to prevent cross-transmission of multidrug-resistant microorganisms in intensive care units: A narrative review. J Intensive Med 2026;6(3):221-228
- Conte. Cauda Equina Syndrome-A 2025 Narrative Review. Br J Hosp Med 2026;87(4):52970
Tuesday 19th
Editorials
Commentaries
- Matin. Past, present and future perspectives of traumatic brain injury. J Crit Care 2026;94:155525
- Roordink. What every intensivist should know about low value care. J Crit Care 2026;94:155509
- Castellvi-Font. Reconsidering resistance: a potentially overlooked risk factor for lung injury during assisted ventilation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):893-896
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Riguzzi. The FICUS cluster randomized controlled trial of a family support intervention in adult intensive care units: mental health and family functioning outcomes. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Fossat. Effects of out-of-bed armchair positioning on oxygenation in spontaneously breathing ICU patients receiving respiratory support: a randomized controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Cruces. Evaluation of clinical impact of ultra fast-track versus conventional extubation in patients undergoing nonemergency cardiac surgery: CARDU-FAST randomised clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished April 28th
- Greenhalgh. A prospective, randomized, multicenter trial comparing lactated Ringer’s alone or with 5% albumin for resuscitation of large burns: the Acute Burn ResUscitation Multicenter Prospective Trial 2 (ABRUPT2). Ann Surg 2026;epublished May 18th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Sato. The association between mechanical power and mortality in critically ill patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Kvisselgaard. Thromboelastography (TEG) or thromboelastometry (ROTEM) to monitor haemostatic treatment versus usual care in adults or children with bleeding. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2026;(5):CD007871
- Keisham. Steroid therapy in community-acquired pneumonia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart Lung 2026;79:102839
- Fresilli. Nebulized heparin in adults with acute respiratory failure: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Lumlertgul. Lower versus standard dose-intensity continuous renal replacement therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 27th
- Romero-García. Association of mortality and neurological outcomes with hypocapnia in adult patients with acute brain injury: an updated meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished May 18th
- Bouras. Association between neurofilament light chain concentrations and outcomes in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished May 4th
Observational Studies
- Panossian. Empiric antifungal therapy is not associated with improved infectious outcomes in penetrating upper gastrointestinal injuries: a subgroup analysis of the Surgical Infection Society multi-center observational study. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2026;27(4):304-310
- Abbott. Comparative efficacy of transfusion strategies in women and men with myocardial infarction and anemia: prespecified secondary findings from the MINT trial. Circulation 2026;epublished May 18th
- Raykateeraroj. Critical illness at extreme age: outcomes and clinical characteristics of centenarian ICU admissions in Australia and New Zealand. Crit Care 2026;epublished May 18th
- Xhepa. EEG-based machine-learning prognostication in comatose patients with indeterminate outcome after cardiac arrest. Crit Care 2026;epublished May 18th
- Scarbeck. Early detection of glycocalyx and microvascular damage in suspected sepsis in the emergency department: the EDGE study. Crit Care 2026;epublished April 17th
Protocols
Monday 18th
Research - ATS 2026
Randomised Controlled Trials
- O’Neill. iRehab Trial Investigators. Remote multicomponent rehabilitation in intensive care unit survivors: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished May 18th
- Sperry. TOWAR Study Group. Prehospital resuscitation with type O whole blood for trauma and hemorrhage. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished May 18th
- Ornowska. 4% tetrasodium EDTA to prevent central venous access device–associated complications: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished May 18th
Sunday 17th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lamikanra. COVID-19 and the ICU: redesigning critical care services for a new era. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 16th
- Updated pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a comprehensive review of the 2025 guidelines. Anesth Pain Med 2026;21(2):150-161
- Gaudet. Impact of air pollution on exacerbations of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases for the intensivist: a narrative review. ICMx 2026;14:62
- Lee. Current recommendations for preventing residual neuromuscular blockade. Anesth Pain Med 2026;21(2):162-170
- Marelli. Magnesium in neurocritical care: clinical relevance, status assessment, and practical implications for outcomes-a narrative review. Nutrients 2026;18(9):1359
- Hubel. Compassionate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation discontinuation: a narrative review and practical process model for reliable end-of-life care. Healthcare (Basel) 2026;14(9):1249
- Williams. Managing respiratory failure in late pregnancy. J Clin Med 2026;15(9):3449
- Misseri. Analgosedation during the use of non-invasive respiratory supports: a synthesis of clinical evidence and best practices. J Clin Med 2026;15(9):3418
- Mauriello. Multidisciplinary approach to ventricular arrhythmias in the CICU: integrating mechanical circulatory support, ablation, and emerging therapies. J Clin Med 2026;15(9):3459
- Dueñas-Castell. PaCO2: a treatable trait in acute respiratory failure. Front Med 2026;13:1773798
- Lee. Right heart catheterization: best practices and specific considerations. Int J Heart Fail 2026;8(2):137-146
- Koike. Advances in diagnosis and therapeutic guidance for acute coronary syndrome: a narrative of a precision medicine approach. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2026;27(4):39947
- Orieux. Renal congestion syndrome in critically ill patients: a neglected mechanism of acute kidney injury - a narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;100083
- Cormier. Determination of brain death/death by neurologic criteria in adults: a structured framework for medical educators. Neurol Educ 2026;5(2):e200316
- Xiao. The lethal triad: past, present, and future. Chin J Traumatol 2026;epublished April 23rd
- Russotto. Airway management in critically ill patients with obesity. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 13th
- Mei. The future of wearable sweat sensors in intensive care units: toward a new era of noninvasive, continuous real-time monitoring. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished May 17th
- Nasa. PaO2/FiO2 and SpO2/FiO2 ratios revisited: useful, misleading, or both? J Intensive Med 2026;epublished May 17th
- Kanaris. Which calcium preparation should we use in paediatric resuscitation? A comprehensive review of basic physiology, pharmacokinetics, and clinical evidence. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished March 7th
- Jung. How I do it: severe metabolic acidosis in the intensive care unit. CHEST Crit Care 2026;100271
Saturday 16th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Gist. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, acute kidney injury, fluid balance, and continuous renal replacement therapy: Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) joint consensus conference. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 6th
- Rowe. Guidelines for seizure prophylaxis in patients undergoing supratentorial neurosurgery: a statement for healthcare professionals from the Neurocritical Care Society. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 5th
- Johnson. Telemedicine policy and practice: a position paper from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med 2026;epublished May 12th
- European Stroke Organisation. European Stroke Organisation (ESO), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and European Society for Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) guideline on aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. Eur Stroke J 2026;11(5):aakag043
- Ellerton. Rescue at extreme altitude: managing the ethical considerations in the language of risk management. An International Commission for Alpine Rescue position paper. High Alt Med Biol 2026;27:117-122
- McLaughlin. Helicopter rescue at very high altitude: recommendations of the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MedCom) 2025. High Alt Med Biol 2026;27:107-116
- ISHLT. ISHLT consensus statement on acute lung allograft dysfunction (ALAD): definition, etiology, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and research priorities. J Heart Lung Transplant 2026;epublished May 13th
Friday 15th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Hu. Endovascular treatment of medium-vessel-occlusion strokes. N Engl J Med 2026;394(19):1894-1904
- Fischer. Endovascular treatment for medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke (DISTAL): 12-month outcomes of a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(6):571-580
- Wang. Ticagrelor with aspirin dual antiplatelet therapy combined with intravenous thrombolysis in patients with ischaemic stroke in China (TAPIS): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2026;407(10542):1919-1928
- Perera. Left ventricular unloading in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention. N Engl J Med 2026;394:1779-1789
- Elghareeb. Early enteral levothyroxine as rescue therapy in cardiac surgery patients with delayed neurological recovery: a randomized trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 11th
- De Cock. Bedside model-informed precision dosing of vancomycin in severely ill neonates and children in Belgium (the BENEFICIAL trial): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 2026;10(6):406-417
- Summers. Increasing protein dose does not further augment muscle protein synthesis in critical illness: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(5):964-971
- Schleef. Renal replacement therapy in type 2 severe cardiorenal syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. ESC Heart Fail 2026;epublished May 9th
- Cros. Automated oxygen flow titration for infants with bronchiolitis: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child 2026;epublished May 14th
- Faust. Extended barrier precautions vs hand hygiene alone and neonatal sepsis in intensive care patients: the BALTIC cluster-randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(5):e2612759
- Portero-Prados. Effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate–impregnated dressings in preventing central line–associated bloodstream infection in a paediatric intensive care unit: a randomised controlled trial. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2026;96:104441
- Renú. Adjunctive intra-arterial alteplase after successful thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: the CHOICE-2 randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished May 7th
- Ding. Early combination of terlipressin and norepinephrine in the treatment of patients with septic shock. Clinics 2026;81:100988
- Cheng. Evaluation of recombinant human prourokinase for acute pulmonary embolism: a phase 2, randomized clinical trial. Med 2026;7(5):101068
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Zaki. Efficacy of prone positioning in non-ARDS patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Respir J 2026;20(5):e70190
- Kaku. Effects of arginine-enriched enteral nutrition on clinical outcomes with infectious events and muscle volume in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2026;50(4):486-498
- Osagiede. Nutrition interventions to support oral intake in acute and critical care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with meta-analysis. Nutr Rev 2026;epublished May 11th
- Lima. Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs in nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage: a network meta-analysis. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 5th
- de Andrade. Cerebral vasospasm detection and delayed cerebral ischemia prediction after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a scoping review. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished April 20th
- Macdonald. Everybody complains about vasospasm but nobody does anything about it. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished April 20th
Observational Studies
- Files. Biological subphenotypes in severe acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome using rapid prospective classification (SPARC) in the USA: a multicentre, observational study. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished May 15th
- Peperstraete. ExtracorporeaL life support and modification of hemostasis: the ELMOH trial: hemostatic changes during the first 48 h of VV- and VA-ECMO: a prospective multicenter cohort study. Crit Care 2026;30:253
- Jonkers. Beyond binary AKI classification: development and external validation of a distributional model predicting serum creatinine and urine output trajectories in ICU patients. Crit Care 2026;30:249
- Svedung Wettervik. Intracranial compliance monitoring using pulse shape index in traumatic brain injury: relation to cerebral physiology and clinical outcome. Crit Care 2026;30:247
- Lewis. Community consultation and public disclosure for the randomized trial of sedative choice for intubation. Trials 2026;27(1):368
- ten Berg. The impact of blood pressure targets on haemodynamics in patients with cardiogenic shock caused by infarction-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a substudy of the BOX-trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished May 14th
- Standl. Diagnostic performance of β-(1→3)-D-glucan, two Candida antigen, and five anti-Candida antibody assays in ICU patients with sepsis and high risk for invasive candidiasis: a secondary endpoint of the CandiSep randomized clinical trial. J Clin Microbiol 2026;64(5):e0150025
- Yokoyama. Association between time to target mean arterial pressure and 90-day mortality in septic shock: a post hoc analysis of the OPTPRESS trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;100088
- Pérez. Changes in epidemiology of candidemia in the United States with a focus on Candida auris. Clin Infect Dis 2026;epublished May 11th
- Song. Household income decline and job loss among survivors of critical illness: a nationwide cohort study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 6th
Protocols
Thursday 14th
Editorials
- Aljishi. Reinflation after one-lung ventilation: an overlooked component of lung protection. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 15th
- Salgado da Costa. When the ventilator and the patient disagree: a Delphi roadmap to clarity. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 12th
- Perazzo. Advancing mechanical circulatory support: from transplant bridging to precision cardiogenic shock therapy. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2026;41(2):e20250369
- Cho. Comprehensive understanding and diagnostic approaches to acute right ventricular failure in the CCU. Int J Heart Fail 2026;8(2):158-159
Commentaries
- Peddle. The role of freeze-dried plasma in a world of whole blood: a Canadian prehospital and transport perspective. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34(Suppl 1):epublished
- Horton. Offline: Hantavirus—surprise, complacency, and peril. Lancet 2026;407(10542):1903
- Bensaidane. Should aggressive blood pressure management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage be guided with invasive blood pressure monitoring? Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 11th
- Cheng. Beyond antimicrobials: a host-directed precision pharmacotherapy framework for septic shock. Front Med 2026;13:1811347
Wednesday 13th
Correspondence
- Islam. Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the South Atlantic. Lancet 2026;epublished May 15th
- Nguyen. Hemodynamic phenotyping by blood pressure response index trajectories: physiological and analytical considerations. Crit Care 2026;30:255
- Lurin. Low-titer group O whole blood transfusion in high-intensity war: an insight from Ukraine. Crit Care 2026;30:254
- Teixeira. Should we change our approach to detecting citrate accumulation in patients treated with CRRT with regional citrate? Crit Care 2026;30:248
- Wieske. (f)Utility of cEEG after cardiac arrest should not be judged by its unique prognostic contribution. Crit Care 2026;30:245
- Lazzeria. Out of hospital cardiac arrest, uncontrolled donation after circulatory death only lung and lung transplants. Resuscitation 2026;epublished May 8th
- Huang. Age-specific recovery after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: beyond summary measures. Resuscitation 2026;epublished May 13th
Tuesday 12th
Case Reports
- Ghriss. Diagnostic and clinical challenges of hantavirus-associated acute kidney injury. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2026;13(5):006159
- Azzam. Severe euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis with mixed acid-base disorder following acetazolamide initiation in type 2 diabetes: a case report and review of literature. Oxf Med Case Reports 2026;2026(5):omag058
Monday 11th
Editorials
- Dres. The emerging role of diaphragm neurostimulation in ARDS. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 11th
- De Rosa. Beyond consensus: operationalizing gender equity and equality in intensive care medicine. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 11th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Marini. Cardiogenic shock is not a single entity: therapeutic implications. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Supplement_5):v128-v134
- Perotto. Classification of cardiomyopathies: bringing order to complexity. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Supplement_5):v159-v163
- Stazi. When anticoagulant therapy is not enough: recurrent stroke. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Supplement_5):v164-v168
- Manzi. Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism: anticoagulation, fibrinolysis, and thrombectomy compared. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Supplement_5):v173-v176
Sunday 10th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Di Giacinto. Ten tips for a safe approach in airway management. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished March 25th
- Vancheri. Heart-brain axis pathophysiological understanding and clinical impact. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1681715
- Radkowski. Neuromuscular blocking agents in anesthesia: a narrative review of contemporary challenges and reversal approaches. J Clin Med 2026;15:3513
- Kotani. The hemodynamics of tracheal intubation in critically ill patients: a narrative review. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished March 27th
- Bou Sleiman. Perioperative management strategies to minimize graft dysfunction in liver transplant. Minerva Anestesiol 2026;92(4):360-370
- Berger. What does “PICS” mean in major burns? Persistent critical illness or post-intensive care syndrome. Burns 2026;52(5):107991
- Bayat. The lung in acute respiratory failure: insights from synchrotron radiation imaging. ICMx 2026;14:60
- Spoeri. ICU-acquired weakness: an unsolved clinical problem: a narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15:3623
- Fontes. Pediatric critical illness, immunometabolism and cardiovascular risk: a narrative review. Minerva Pediatr 2026;epublished April 9th
- Belfiore. Sepsis in end-stage liver disease and acute-on-chronic liver failure: pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and pharmacological management. Front Pharmacol 2026;17:1775585
- Millington. Ten influential point-of-care ultrasound papers: 2025 in review. J Intensive Care Med 2026;41(5):436-440
- Ampelakiotou. The complement system in the setting of critical illness-a narrative review. Biomolecules 2026;16(4):505
- Howroyd. The impact of traumatic injury on the respiratory system; a narrative review of injury-associated and clinically-induced mechanisms of trauma-associated pneumonia. Front Med 2026;13:1807707
- Deng. The Association Between Mechanical Power and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: A Critical Narrative Review of Clinical Controversies. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 8th
Editorials
- Quenot. What’s new in the management of acute kidney injury in the ICU? J Intensive Med 2026;epublished May 9th
- Augoustides. Right ventricular injury in perioperative cardiothoracic and vascular practice – the future paradigm with integrated guidance from imaging and biochemical advances. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 5th
Commentaries
- Rubiano. Bridging the gap: pragmatic neuromonitoring and management of traumatic brain injury in resource-limited settings. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 4th
- Si. VExUS versus CVP for assessing venous congestion: oasis or mirage? Crit Care 2026;30:240
- Weatherly. When function counts: aligning pediatric critical care with outcomes that matter. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 5th
Correspondence
- Rahhal. Fludrocortisone deserves more attention in septic shock. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 8th
- Prakash. Predicting high-flow nasal cannula failure: beyond static indices toward dynamic physiologic assessment. J Intensive Care 2026;14:43
- Pensier. Morphological subphenotypes in acute pancreatitis-related ARDS: limitations, extensions, and research priorities. Crit Care 2026;30:223
- Bidar. Beyond static thresholds: the “citrate challenge” as a physiology-guided bedside framework. Crit Care 2026;30:235
Case Reports
- Lite. Human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N5) virus. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished May 7th
- Dubin. Ecchymosis—a neglected sign of necrotizing fasciitis. QJM 2026;119(4):319-320
- Michel. Capnocytophaga canimorsus septicaemia presenting with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in an immunocompetent individual. Case Rep Crit Care 2026;2026:1505682
- Lau. Multidisciplinary approach to prolonged in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) managed by ECPR and emergent valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):161S-165S
- Fecchio. Covert brain complexity in the intensive care unit. Cortex 2026;201:1-9
- Hirose. Spinal cord infarction without radiologic evidence of trauma complicated by cerebellar infarction due to vertebral artery thrombosis: a case report. Trauma Case Rep 2026;62:101358
- Narayan. An unusual cause of cavitary lung lesions. Chest 2026;169(5):e151-e155
- Wahab. A 62-year-old woman with progressive dyspnea, interlobular septal thickening, and ground-glass opacities. Chest 2026;169(5):e157-e163
- Sagar. A 19-year-old woman with progressive shortness of breath and nail changes. Chest 2026;169(5):e165-e168
Saturday 9th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Hashmi. Ivermectin for critically and noncritically ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19: randomized, embedded, multifactorial adaptive platform trial for community-acquired pneumonia (REMAP-CAP). Crit Care Med 2026;epublished May 8th
- Matthay. Treatment with allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells for moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter phase 2b clinical trial (STAT). Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(3):428-439
- Negm. Propranolol monotherapy versus combined propranolol-gabapentin for prevention of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after moderate-severe traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2026;epublished May 8th
- Crescioli. Oxygenation targets and long-term cognitive and pulmonary functions in hypoxemic respiratory failure: a clinical trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(3):464-473
- Wang. Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided right-sided stellate ganglion block for reducing the severity and duration of acute paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity in patients with acquired brain injury: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Neurotrauma 2026;43(7-8):531-543
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Nagy. Invasive hemodynamic monitoring-guided resuscitation improves survival in shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100071
- Krishnegowda. Prognosis of neonates receiving invasive mechanical ventilation in low-resource settings: a systematic review and prognostic meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2026;185(6):360
- Zhang. Intermittent versus continuous enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Nutr 2026;13:1786580
- Boeddinghaus. Cardiovascular risk across myocardial injury and infarction categories using the universal definition: an individual patient-level data meta-analysis. J Am Coll Cardiol 2026;87(17):2282-2297
- Neri. Tracheostomy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adult ICU patients: a systematic review. J Clin Med 2026;15(9):3517
- Bouras. Association between neurofilament light chain concentrations and outcomes in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;30:234
- Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs in nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage: a network meta-analysis. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished May 5th
- Yao. Inhaled sedation versus intravenous sedation in ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Anesth 2026;112:112186
Observational Studies
- Dureau. Preoperative and intraoperative risk factors for postoperative pneumonia after cardiac surgery: an ancillary study of the STERNOCAT (Catheter Outcomes With Sternotomy Cardiac Operated) randomized trial and a systematic review with meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(5):1158-1168
- Zhou. Furosemide stress test predicts discontinuation of continuous renal replacement treatments in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: a prospective multicenter trial. Ren Fail 2026;48(1)
- von Wedel. The predicted body weight equation overestimates lung sizes of female, critically ill patients: an analysis of randomized, controlled trials and real-world clinical data. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished May 7th
- DE LA Varga-Martínez. Postoperative delirium and the limits of EEG monitoring without goal-directed anesthetic management. Minerva Anestesiol 2026;epublished May 6th
- Bottari. CytoSorb haemoadsorption in critically ill children: a multicentre observational study on feasibility, safety, and outcomes, the CYTOPED study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100073
- Serpa Neto. Impact of mobilization dose on outcome of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation-a target trial emulation using data from the TEAM trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(3):500-510
Protocols
Friday 8th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Xiong. Intravenous Tenecteplase Prior to Endovascular Treatment for Ischemic Stroke at 4.5 to 24 HoursThe TNK-PLUS Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished May 8th
- INSTANT Trial Authors for the INSTANT Investigators. Intravenous Tirofiban After Tenecteplase in Acute Ischemic StrokeThe INSTANT Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished May 8th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Godoy. Neuroworsening in traumatic brain injury: A consensus of the Latin American Brain Injury Consortium (LABIC) and the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (FLANC) expert group. Neurosurg Rev 2026;49:396
- European Stroke Organisation. 2025 update to European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guideline on blood pressure management in acute ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage. Eur Stroke J 2026;11(5):aakag004
- Clavier. Guidelines 2024: Emergency intubation of an adult outside the operating room and intensive care unit. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;45(3):101744
- The Dutch Clinical Practice Guideline: Pain, analgesia/sedation, delirium, immobility and sleep disturbances; PADIS. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2026;95:104438
Thursday 7th
Editorials
- Kumar. Neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest: Updated insights from the 2025 ERC–ESICM guidelines. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2026;42(2):171-174
- Shekhar. To intervene or not to intervene: Rethinking non-culprit vessels in ACS. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished May 6th
- Furlan. Artificial intelligence in end-of-life decision-making processes: ethical reflections. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:72
- Jonik. Delirium after coronary artery bypass grafting: Where we are now and setting goals for where we could go next. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40:1606-1608
- Bugo. The sibling effect: Can etomidate’s analogues offer better anesthetic induction for cardiac surgery? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40:1609-1614
- Erdoes. No new green in wasted lands: Lessons from the LEVOECMO trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40:1619-1621
- Sakusic. Beyond intravenous vasopressors in the intensive care unit: The emerging role of droxidopa. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40:1615-1618
Wednesday 6th
Guidelines & Position Statements
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Vanden Eede. Unnecessary fluid therapy in patients with shock: five classic fluid pitfalls and five ways to do it better. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100074
- Bircher. How to perform fluid de-escalation in critical care. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100075
Series from Perfusion
- O’Neil. ELSO guidelines development: A roadmap. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):8S-15S
- Friedrichson. Artificial intelligence-guided tools in adult ECMO: current advancements, emerging trends and future directions. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):16S-25S
- Donker. Spoilt for choice? Temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: the importance of the patient. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):60S-65S
- Supady. Improving outcomes of patients with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):83S-94S
- Mariani. Prophylactic temporary mechanical circulatory support: the new paradigm in cardiac surgery. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):66S-82S
- Broman. ECMO transports perspectives on organization and patient management: a narrative review. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):117S-125S
- Miller. Calm before the storm - austere environments - challenging indications (trauma). Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):110S-116S
- Lorusso. Hemodynamic monitoring during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):95S-109S
- Swol. Unexpected survivors in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation – when the margins of life expand. Perfusion 2026;41(1_suppl):5S-7S
Tuesday 5th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Servetti. Optimising positive end-expiratory pressure in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a narrative review of approaches to titration. Br J Anaesth 2026;136:1472-1481
- Chen. Nitric oxide in sepsis: pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications. Open Life Sci 2026;21(1):20251315
- Scotto. Nipah virus encephalitis: pathogenetic aspects and current therapeutic strategies. Pathogens 2026;15(4):443
- Prevost. Glycemic control in critical care units: moving toward individualized targets. Ann Endocrinol 2026;epublished March 6th
- Orozco-Hernandez. Mechanical circulatory support on coronary artery bypass grafting for advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy: state of the art. Medicina 2026;62(4):638
Monday 4th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- John. Impact of protocolized restrictive versus liberal/usual maintenance fluid strategy on fluid overload among mechanically ventilated children: an open-label randomized trial (ReLiSCh-II trial). Eur J Pediatr 2026;185(5):342
- Talaat. Continuous infusion versus intermittent boluses of cisatracurium in the early management of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Arch Bronconeumol 2026;62(5):317-324
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Liu. Efficacy of β-agonists in prevention and treatment of acute lung injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Thorac Med 2026;21(2):57-66
- Romero-García. Association of mortality and neurological outcomes with hypocapnia in adult patients with acute brain injury: an updated meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished May 1st
- Shalabi. Effect of individualised versus routine intraoperative blood pressure management on acute kidney injury in noncardiac surgery: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished May 1st
- Meena. Late outcomes following acute kidney injury in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished May 4th
- Santonocito. Left ventricular systolic function and mechanical ventilation weaning failure: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Med Intensiva 2026;50(5):502231
Observational Studies
April
Sunday 3rd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Xi. Decompensated differential carbon dioxide removal during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a physiologic framework. ASAIO J 2026;epublished April 28th
- Zhong. Hypoxia: a critical pathophysiological driver in respiratory inflammatory diseases. Mil Med Res 2026;13(1):100023
- Obaidi. Frostbite: diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and future directions. Mil Med Res 2026;13(1):100007
- Castillo-Angeles. Take a deep breath: managing the challenges of acute respiratory distress syndrome cases. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002286
- Thambithurai. Peritransplant care of pediatric acute liver failure. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):107-114
- Khanna. Pediatric liver transplantation: indications, types and optimization. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):95-106
- Singh. Routine postoperative care of liver transplant recipients. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):115-121
- Namasivayam. Acute complications following liver transplantation in children. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):122-128
- Raghunathan. Hepatopulmonary syndrome. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):129-134
- Anstadt. Crossing the blood-brain barrier: neurotrauma in disasters and resource-limited settings. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002281
- Hancin. Regional, multimodal, and opioid-sparing strategies after trauma: a review. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002273
- Wagner. “Do everything” versus realistic surgical interventions: navigating the road to shared decision-making in trauma surgery. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002287
- Burke. Ghost in the machine: leveraging artificial intelligence in the trauma bay. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002259
- Du Cruz. Contemporary diagnosis and management of patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002275
- Brito. Precision hemostasis: how viscoelastic testing guides real-time decision-making in trauma. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002241
- Yeh. Fueling recovery: evidence-based ICU nutrition and immunonutrition strategies in 2026. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002284
- Keric. Mental health after the sirens: moral injury in responders and survivors of disaster, mass casualty, and crisis care. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002282
- Martin. Ransomware attacks and cybersecurity concerns in modern hospitals: vulnerabilities and impacts on trauma centers and patient care. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002293
- Briassouli. Care pathway and outcomes in pediatric septic shock: a narrative review from emergency department recognition to PICU management. Children 2026;13:622
- Duignan. Neonatal sepsis and cardiovascular dysfunction II: assessment. Pediatr Res 2026;epublished April 29th
- Silva. Stepwise clinical and diagnostic strategy for coma of unknown origin. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 30th
- Hodgson. Standard of care for rehabilitation in critical illness. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 30th
- Du. Protein nutritional support in critically ill patients: pathophysiological basis, clinical evidence, and areas of uncertainty. Front Med 2026;13:1770345
- van Oppen. Geriatric critical care assessment: key considerations. Eur Geriatr Med 2026;epublished April 30th
- Levy. Lactate in cardiogenic shock: pathophysiology, prognostic value, and clinical interpretation. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100061
- Dong. Targeting the renin-angiotensin system in sepsis-associated AKI: from pathophysiology to precision medicine. Front Immunol 2026;17:1811635
- Pons. Immune interplay between sepsis and haematological malignancies. ICMx 2026;14:54
- Richter. Perioperative atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery — a narrative review. Clin Res Cardiol 2026
- Chiu. Review of current pediatric trauma imaging guidelines. Curr Trauma Rep 2026;12:8
- Nguyen. Short bowel syndrome in adults: the surgeon’s review. Curr Trauma Rep 2026;12:7
- Wilson. Intraoperative trauma video review: a guide to implementation. Curr Trauma Rep 2026;12:5
- Kakhki. Reimagining resuscitation ethics: a narrative review and emergent ethical pathways model. Resusc Plus 2026;29:101323
- Adams. Endovascular resuscitation: an expert practice review. Emerg Med J 2026;epublished April 30th
- Pasledni. The role of mechanical power in lung ventilation for the prevention of ventilator-induced lung injury: a narrative review. Eur Respir Rev 2026;35(180):250283
- Abouelmagd. Hemorrhagic shock management in pediatric trauma - a comprehensive clinical framework (2015–2025). Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep 2026;14:5
- Eraky. Calcium channel blockers in critical care medicine: current clinical applications and future investigational perspectives. Med Sci 2026;14:213
- Murea. Membrane-to-patient optimization: individualized dialyzer selection for extracorporeal dialysis. Toxins 2026;18(4):156
- Kim. Artificial liver support. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 28th
- Mekkodathil. Electrolyte-derived clinical indices in traumatic brain injury: a narrative review. World J Methodol 2026;16(2):111570
Saturday 2nd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Rasmussen. Efficacy of surgeon-administered regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery: a double-blinded, 2-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 27th
- Kaltsogianni. Closed-loop automated oxygen control in preterm ventilated infants: a randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2026;111(3):F243-F248
- Zheng. Effect of two-session remote ischaemic preconditioning on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: randomised clinical trial. Br J Anaesth 2026
- Nehme. A randomised controlled trial of defibrillation with manual pressure augmentation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2026;epublished May 3rd
- Kapur. Left ventricular unloading in anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction without shock: the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction door to unload randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2026;epublished March 28th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Summers. Optimal delivery of enteral protein in the critically ill: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clin Nutr 2026;106665
- Pocock. Mechanical versus manual chest compression in cardiac arrest: a systematic review. Resusc Plus 2026;29:101311
- Rahhal. Clinical outcomes of different heparin anticoagulation monitoring targets in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished April 20th
- Xu. Safety and efficacy of remimazolam sedation for ICU patients on invasive mechanical ventilation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pharmacol 2026;1024:178859
Observational Studies
- Segond. Neurological outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients ventilated with continuous flow insufflation of oxygen: a multicenter observational study. Resuscitation 2026;epublished April 30th
- Bocchino. External validation of organ perfusion pressure as a prognostic marker in cardiogenic shock. Am Heart J 2026;epublished April 17th
- Sheffeh. In-hospital outcomes of catheter-directed therapies for pulmonary embolism in the United States 2016-2022. Cardiovasc Revasc Med 2026;epublished April 21st
- Nishikimi. Association between initial norepinephrine dose and minute by minute mean arterial pressure. Crit Care 2026;epublished February 26th
- Bardoul. Unraveling the Enterococcus enigma in ICU peritonitis: a multicenter cohort study. Crit Care 2026;epublished February 23rd
- Buscher. Major haemorrhage and blood product utilisation in patients receiving VA ECMO for cardiogenic shock: a multicentre observational study (OBLEX). Crit Care 2026;epublished March 11th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Rinaldi. Managing Enterococcus faecium bloodstream infection: a Delphi document on clinical recommendations and research agenda. EClinicalMedicine 2026;95:103925
- Leeper. Emergent transfusion and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn risk mitigation in females of childbearing potential with life-threatening bleeding: a clinical practice guideline. J Am Coll Surg 2026;242(5):1406-1416
- Bierer. High-exchange ultrafiltration to enhance recovery after pediatric cardiac surgery: the ULTRA randomized controlled trial. Ann Thorac Surg 2026;121(5):1158-1167
- Bajwa. Indian expert consensus on intra-operative consciousness monitoring using processed electroencephalogram-based indices: a Delphi-based approach. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(4):526-546
- American Heart Association. Nonoptimal temperature and cardiovascular health: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;153(16)
Friday 1st
Commentaries
- Muraoka. Prevention of vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage using clazosentan: insights from real-world data and combination therapy strategies. World Neurosurg 2026;210:124964
- Chapa-Rodriguez. Ultrasound-derived muscle metrics in critical illness: from measurement to clinical meaning. Crit Care 2026;30:225
- Wicky. Enhancing humanized care in French ICUs: the potential benefit of welcoming pet visitors. Crit Care 2026;30:213
- Adamo. 2025 ESC/EACTS valvular heart disease guidelines: practical updates on mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. Eur Heart J Suppl 2026;28(Suppl 4):iv83–iv96
Thursday 30th
Case Reports
- Mehta. Case report: optimizing ICU management of sickle cell crisis: the impact of bedside ultrasound on clinical decision-making. Front Med 2026;13:1804466
- Gore. Nebulized tranexamic acid for pulmonary hemorrhage during venovenous extracorporeal support in a 20-month-old child: a case report. J Pediatr Crit Care 2026;13(2):138-140
- Hou. Case report of a fatal probable catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. Front Med 2026;13:1752865
- Saito. A technical pitfall in resuscitative thoracotomy: delayed mechanical myocardial injury from a narrow pericardiotomy. Trauma Case Rep 2026;62:101326
- Zhuang. Integrating ultra-prolonged prone ventilation with mechanical power monitoring in refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): a case report. Front Med 2026;13:1794854
Wednesday 29th
Correspondence
- Bortolaso. When words count: the difference between recruitment manoeuvres and sigh. ICMx 2026;14:45
- Liu. Manual synchrony may not equal electrical synchrony in double defibrillation. Resuscitation 2026;223:111105
- Prescott. Vasopressor weaning in septic shock: the missing piece in the 2026 guidelines; author's reply. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 27th
- Zhao. Considerations of emerging diaphragmatic ultrasound techniques for clinical practice: potential pitfalls and future challenges. Eur Respir Rev 2026;35(180):250277
- Yang. Mitigating IAPA mortality in the ICU: is it time for personalized immunotherapy? Crit Care 2026;30:204
- Dixon. Not yet time to A-Tango in redefining acute-on-chronic liver failure. J Hepatol 2026;epublished April 2nd
Tuesday 28th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Branson. Automated control of inspired oxygen in mechanically ventilated trauma and acute care surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished May 1st
- Campbell. Six-Month Outcomes of a Trial of Potassium Supplementation Thresholds After Cardiac Surgery. JAMA 2026;epublished April 27th
- Cruces. Evaluation of clinical impact of ultra fast-track versus conventional extubation in patients undergoing nonemergency cardiac surgery: ‘CARDU-FAST’ randomized clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished April 28th
- Rialp. Safety and effects of early mobilization with in-bed cycloergometry versus conventional physiotherapy in critically ill patients: A randomized control trial. Med Intensiva 2026;epublished April 30th
- Spoormans. Immediate vs delayed coronary angiography after cardiac arrest without ST-segment elevation: 5-year outcomes from the COACT randomized trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2026;87(16):2134-2143
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Martí-Carvajal. Liver support systems for adults with acute liver failure. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2026;(4):CD015059
- Hu. The efficacy of subglottic secretion drainage in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2026;13:1758199
- Masud. Diffusive versus convective continuous renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ther Apher Dial 2026;30(3):298-308
- Zorko. Ketamine for analgosedation in critically ill mechanically ventilated children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(5):e1408
- Sramko. Landiolol for rate control in decompensated heart failure due to atrial fibrillation: the LARISA trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished
- Patel. Safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of APRV in ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 25th
Observational Studies
- Venkatesan. Risk heterogeneity within hypoinflammatory acute respiratory failure: continuous probabilities identify high-risk patients masked by binary classification. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 27th
- Kryvenko. Minimally invasive extracorporeal CO2 removal in hypercapnic respiratory failure: a prospective observational study. Crit Care 2026;30:224
- Clements. When does 1:1 resuscitation really matter? An analysis of 4,858 patients from four traumatic hemorrhage studies. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished April 28th
- Brodeur. Performance of a large language model on the reasoning tasks of a physician. Science 2026;392(6797):524-527
- Thevathasan. Effect of timing of coronary angiography on mortality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in elderly patients: a substudy of the TOMAHAWK trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;15(4):258-264
- Burstein. Bacteremia and bacterial meningitis among low-risk febrile infants aged 29 to 60 days. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished April 27th
Monday 27th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Picetti. Non-invasive intracranial pressure estimation in the intensive care unit: narrative review of methods and clinical applications. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 27th
- Gunst. Diabetes management strategies in intensive care settings. Med Clin North Am 2026;110(3):429-443
- Zhang. Therapeutical progress in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1805393
- Piccioni. Early sepsis diagnosis as a global imperative: the role of Raman spectroscopy. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):3138
Editorials
Sunday 26th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Hagman. Adjunctive betamethasone treatment of hypoxaemic adults hospitalised with Mycoplasma pneumoniae community-acquired pneumonia: an open-label, multicentre, randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur 2026;epublished April 19th
- Teja. Corticosteroids for Mycoplasma pneumoniae community-acquired pneumonia: promising evidence from a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur 2026;epublished April 19th
- Chen. Intra-arterial alteplase thrombolysis after successful thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in the posterior circulation: the IAT-TOP randomized clinical trial. JAMA Neurol 2026;epublished April 24th
- Zhang. Efficacy and tolerability of non-routine gastric residual volume monitoring in mechanically ventilated adults receiving early enteral nutrition: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial. Nurs Crit Care 2026;31(3):e70486
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- von Groote. Implementation of a kidney protection strategy to prevent acute kidney injury after major surgery in high-risk patients identified by biomarkers: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 20th
- Guo. Efficacy of ciprofol versus propofol for sedation in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Intern Med J 2026;56(4):659-667
- Lee. Non-invasive respiratory supports and criteria for intubation in randomised trials of acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished April 22nd
- Mehra. Impact of frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale) on weaning from mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;30(4):324-334
- Fei. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ASAIO J 2026;epublished April 20th
- Delgado Moya. Buffered solutions versus 0.9% saline for resuscitation in critically ill adults and children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2026;4:CD012247
- Souza Júnior. Effects of daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine compared to bathing with soap and water on risk of death, clinical severity, and intensive care unit length of stay in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2026;epublished April 18th
- Zheng. High-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional oxygen therapy in patients with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia: a randomized controlled trials-based meta-analysis. Respir Med 2026;256:108806
Observational Studies
- Vreeburg. The effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy size in traumatic brain injury: an international, observational, comparative effectiveness study. Brain Spine 2026;6:106019
- Neyra. Hypophosphatemia during kidney replacement therapy and ventilator-free days: a post hoc analysis of the STARRT-AKI trial. Am J Kidney Dis 2026;87(5):654-664.e1
- Teixeira. Continuous kidney replacement therapy-induced hypophosphatemia: a nuisance or a clinically meaningful target? Am J Kidney Dis 2026;87(5):615-617
- McMullan. The effects of conservative fluid management and active deresuscitation on markers of tissue perfusion, kidney injury, and vascular injury in critically ill adults: a secondary analysis of the RADAR-2 trial. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(4):e1404
- van der Pol. Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: the STOPSTORM.eu study. Eur Heart J 2026;epublished April 20th
- GBD 2023 Meningitis & Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet 2026;25(5):451-468
- Okuzawa. Effect modification by chronic kidney disease on renal outcomes in septic shock patients undergoing high-MAP targeting: a secondary analysis of the OPTPRESS trial. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished April 18th
Protocols
- Orford. Protocol summary and statistical analysis plan for the bone loss prevention with zoledronic acid or denosumab in critically ill adults (BONE ZONE) trial. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(2):100173
- Muraoka. Subarachnoid hemorrhage: clazosentan vs. fasudil for vasospasm prevention (SAVIOR) study: study protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished April 2nd
- McCaughey. Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree respiratory muscle stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2026;16(4):e113540
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Pons. Revised French military transfusion doctrine for large-scale combat operations: a consensus framework. Crit Care 2026;30:194
- British Society for Haematology. Use of andexanet alfa: a British Society for Haematology position statement. Br J Haematol 2026;epublished April 25th
- American Heart Association. Multimodality approach to coronary ischemic testing in pediatric patients: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;15(8)
- Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Working Group. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of perforated peptic ulcer disease: an algorithm. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(5):700-706
- Kang. Practice guideline on the prevention and treatment of central line-associated bloodstream infection: part 1—diagnosis and prevention. J Intensive Med 2026;6(2):83-92
- Griffee. Ethical challenges of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society consensus on key issues and practical recommendations. ASAIO J 2026;epublished April 23rd
- DuBose. The Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guideline on the management of blunt thoracic aortic injury: focused update. J Vasc Surg 2026;83(5):1281-1290
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Selby. Top ten tips to manage patients after acute kidney injury. Clin Kidney J 2026;19(4):sfag104
- Tebib. Drug sequestration and metabolite formation: key pharmacokinetic challenges for levosimendan use during ECMO support in cardiogenic shock. J Intensive Care 2026;14:40
- Smit. The heterogeneous treatment effect of adjuvant therapy with corticosteroids in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a review. Pneumonia 2026;18:9
- He. Burns: the “fuse” that ignites organ crisis – a narrative review of mechanisms and crosstalk in post-burn MODS. J Inflamm Res 2026;19:582723
- Fritz. Transesophageal echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular function in heart transplantation: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations. JHLT Open 2026;12:100544
- Jiang. Cell death in sepsis: unveiling new perspectives on organ dysfunction. Front Cell Dev Biol 2026;14:1823003
- Xu. Acute-on-chronic liver failure: from definition to pathogenesis and therapy. Chin Med J (Engl) 2026;139(8):1110-1124
- Lombardi. Machine learning in ARDS: an intensivist's guide to artificial intelligence applications. Crit Care 2026;30:197
- Seruyange. Safe delivery of intensive care for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. Lancet Infect Dis 2025;26:e248-e255
- Miller. The effect of intravenous calcium administration on haemodynamics in perioperative cardiothoracic surgery and intensive care: a narrative review. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(2):100178
- Chorafa. Antifungal stewardship in the pediatric intensive care unit: time is of the essence. Infect Drug Resist 2026;19
Saturday 25th
Editorials
- Lyons. Confirming tracheal intubation: does a two‐point check miss the point? Anaesthesia 2026;epublished April 16th
- Pensier. What is the meaning of a complication? Toward causal understanding in ARDS. Crit Care 2026;30:202
Commentaries
- Meuwese. The haemodynamic envelope, a novel aviation-inspired safety framework for personalized monitoring in cardiogenic shock. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished March 9th
- Hernández. Gaps or paradoxes in clinical responses in obese patients. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 20th
- Kümpers. Emergency critical care: a blind spot in the upstream phase of critical illness. Crit Care 2026;30:189
- Taccone. EEG for bedside monitoring: the intensivist’s point of view. Crit Care 2026;30:195
- Préau. Deranged mitochondrial metabolism in critical illness: how to fill the gap between preclinical knowledge and clinical application. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 13th
- Thomasian. The intensive care unit balancing act: integrated staffing models for better patient ratios. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260088
- Fatoni. Fluid therapy in traumatic brain injury with the resuscitation, optimization, stabilization, and evacuation (ROSE) concept approach. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260365
- Pontes Azevedo. Using the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines in Practice. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260036
- Forte. Foundational principles for young intensivists to drive better outcomes: palliative care. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260301
- Brasil. The clinical significance of intracranial pressure waveform analysis in brain-injured patients. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260081
- Pari. Towards a common core dataset for critical care: a registry-centered vision for global improvement. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260338
- Tessema. Baroreflex Activation Therapy Invasive Hemodynamic “Reverse Ramp” Titration. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv 2026;5:104400
- Venkatesan. SCCM 2026 guidelines: caring for older adults in the ICU. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished April 20th
- Cheng. Beyond antimicrobials: a host-directed precision pharmacotherapy framework for septic shock. Front Med 2026;13:1811347
- Tebib. Drug sequestration and metabolite formation: key pharmacokinetic challenges for levosimendan use during ECMO support in cardiogenic shock. J Intensive Care 2026;14:40
- Imbriaco. The diamond minutes: rethinking the earliest link of the trauma chain of survival. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:79
Correspondence
- Hung. Prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: retrospective eligibility verification should not be conflated with prospective triage performance. Crit Care 2026;30:172
- Hernández. Acute hemodynamic tests to determine the status of macro-to-microcirculatory coupling during septic shock resuscitation. Crit Care 2026;30:196
- Luque Paz. Daptomycin failure in the treatment of Enterococcus faecium bacteremia: microbiological insights and the importance of dual therapy including beta-lactam. Crit Care 2026;30:188
- Coste. Factors affecting voriconazole pharmacokinetic variability in critically ill patients: a systematic review. Crit Care 2026;30:187
- Qian. Baseline alignment and resuscitation exposure in hemodynamic phenotyping of septic shock. Crit Care 2026;30:184
- Liu. A safer airway strategy during induction and emergence: laryngeal mask airway versus face mask in pediatric rigid bronchoscopy. Crit Care 2026;30:177
- Wendel-Garcia. Weight-normalized norepinephrine dosing and apparent BMI-dependent vasopressin responsiveness. Crit Care 2026;30:176
- Wang. Reconsidering transfusion thresholds in traumatic brain injury with multiple trauma: implications from the HEMOTION sub-study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April
- Slama. The ultrasound of silence. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 16th
- Sieben. Early colonoscopy for detection of colon ischemia after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 15th
- Honoré. oXiris in severe cardiogenic shock with endotoxemia: interpreting the negative findings of the CLEAN-ECMO trial. Crit Care 2026;30:201
- Möller. The mean circulatory filling pressure—physiological rationale and methodological considerations. Physiol Rep 2026;14(6):e70825
Case Reports
- Alexander. Cerebral autoregulation monitoring to evaluate for clinical outcome after decompressive hemicraniectomy for acute ischemic stroke: case series. Reports (MDPI) 2026;9(2):95
- Takagi. Isolated right ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: beyond the left ventricle. JACC Case Rep 2026;31(15)
- Zeltina. From sore throat to sepsis: unmasking life-threatening Lemierre syndrome. BMJ Case Rep 2026;19(4):e269553
Friday 24th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Thursday 23rd
Correspondence
- Chaïbi. The UNDERSCORE for RRT weaning prediction: promising but not yet ready to unplug. Author’s reply. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 15th
- Qian. Baseline alignment and resuscitation exposure in hemodynamic phenotyping of septic shock. Crit Care 2026;30:184
- Castro. Venous waterfalls mainly buffer backward pressure transmission. Intensive Care Med Exp 2026;14:46
- Zhao. Phenotype, subphenotype, and endotype in sepsis and ARDS: a new layer of heterogeneity? Crit Care 2026;30:173
- Zhang. Active cytomegalovirus infection in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: key points requiring attention. Crit Care 2026;30:171
Wednesday 22nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Yang. Current evidence and future directions for prophylactic anticoagulation therapy after severe spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a narrative review. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished April 22nd
- Lavinio. Temperature control in acute brain injury. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 20th
- Remondelli. Emergency preservation and resuscitation in exsanguination cardiac arrest: science fiction to future reality? Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11(2):e002165
Tuesday 21st
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Phillips. Use of sterile gowns for single-shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished April 16th
- Leung. PeriOperative Quality Initiative consensus statement recommendations on the definitions, aims and delivery of shared decision-making for major surgery. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished April 7th
- Lockey. Safer prehospital anaesthesia: updated guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished March 24th
Monday 20th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Mohan. Using Serious Games to Increase the Implementation of Trauma Triage GuidelinesA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished April 20th
- Rasmussen. Cerebral Oximetry in Extremely Preterm Infants2-Year Follow-Up of the SafeBoosC-III Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished April 20th
Sunday 19th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lafon. Challenges in early detection and prognostication of sepsis: new approaches from the emergency department and intensive care unit. EClinicalMedicine 2026;94:103864
- Baudin. Airway management in critically ill children, what clinicians and researchers must know. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;epublished February 7th
- Vries. Artificial intelligence for sepsis management in the emergency department. BMC Infect Dis 2026
- Kanaris. Which calcium preparation should we use in paediatric resuscitation? A comprehensive review of basic physiology, pharmacokinetics, and clinical evidence. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished March 7th
- Somogyi. Lung function impairment following cerebral ischemic stroke: pathophysiology, mechanisms, and clinical challenges. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2026;104567
- Torre. Extracorporeal life support in severe accidental hypothermia: mechanisms, challenges and clinical horizons. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):3119
- Niederegger. Evolving burn care: the transition from life preservation to life restoration—a narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):3102
- Nikolouzakis. Perioperative patient blood management: evidence-based strategies for surgeons and anesthesiologists: a narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):3017
- Laskowska. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: current insights into pathogenesis and clinical management: a narrative review. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):2974
- He. TIPS in older adults: reserve-based risk stratification and practical approach. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):2928
- Carrara. Insights into acute pancreatitis: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):2819
- Quak. Thrombosis in neuromuscular medicine: current evidence, unmet needs, and future directions. J Clin Med 2026;15(8):2810
Saturday 18th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Amada. Demystifying Tracheostomies. Br J Hosp Med 2026;87(1):50155
- Shirode. Tandem extracorporeal blood purification therapies for sepsis and acute kidney injury in critically ill children: a state-of-the-art review. Ren Fail 2026;48(1)
- Zhang. Summary of best evidence for targeted body temperature management in patients with severe neurological illness. Front Med 2026;13:1781153
- Jiang. Overview of pseudo-acute kidney injury. Ren Fail 2026;48(1)
- Allen. Positive end-expiratory pressure in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome: a narrative review. Transl Pediatr 2026;15(3):85
- Klaschik. Frailty in anesthesia. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished March 31st
- Bonfiglio. Neuromuscular block in paediatric patients undergoing airway management: a narrative review. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished March 13th
- Borst. Advances in the understanding and management of hospital-acquired anemia. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished March 13th
Commentaries
Friday 17th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on the Treatment and Management of COVID-19: Baricitinib vs. Tocilizumab Free. Clin Infect Dis 2026;epublished April 1st
- Mand. Pediatric Intensive Care Core Outcomes–a modified Delphi consensus process (PIC-CO). Crit Care 2026;30:160
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Cilloniz. Pulmonary Infections in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2026;epublished April 16th
- Vlachodimitropoulou. The Role of Cytokines in Traumatic Brain Injury. Biomedicines 2026;14:879
- Sorbello. Artificial intelligence in airway management: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished February 4th
- Vrettou. Noise in the Intensive Care Unit: A Narrative Review of Its Characteristics, Clinical Impact, and Reduction Strategies. Crit Care Res Pract 2026;2026:4782724
- Paternò. Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Airway Management. J Clin Med 2026;15(7):2726
Thursday 16th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Fister. Prehospital Heparin Administration in Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI: HEPARIN STEMI Randomized Controlled Trial. Circulation 2026;epublished March 30th
- Jain. 7-days versus 14-days antibiotic therapy in uncomplicated culture proven neonatal sepsis: a randomized control assessor-blinded trial. Eur J Pediatr 2026;185(5):268
- Zhao. Remote ischaemic conditioning in patients with supratentorial intracerebral haemorrhage (RICH-2): a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled phase 3 trial in China. eClinicalMedicine 2026;95:103900
- Conrad. Ultrasound-Guided In-Plane Subclavian Vein Puncture versus Prior Ultrasound and Landmark Technique: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesth Analg 2026;142(5):857-865
- Hultgren. Long-Term Outcomes and Recovery Trajectories in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A 2-Year Follow-Up of the Randomized Clinical TTM2 Trial. JAMA Neurol 2026;83(4):339-347
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Hammond. Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract in Adult Mechanically Ventilated Patients - An Updated Systematic Review with Bayesian Meta-Analysis. NEJM Evid 2026;epublished April 15th
- Hashmi. Intensive Versus Standard Blood Pressure Control After Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;epublished April 16th
- Barbaria. Less Is More for Bleeding Management Algorithms in Cardiac Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Studies. Anesth Analg 2026;142(5):917-927
- Agrafiotis. Effect of driving pressure-limiting strategies on outcomes of patients with ARDS: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2026;30:175
Observational Studies
- Schleef. Low versus standard calorie and protein feeding and renal dysfunction in ventilated adults with shock: a NUTRIREA-3 post hoc analysis. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 16th
- Thille. Prophylactic noninvasive ventilation after extubation in high-risk patients without hypercapnia. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 13th
- Helviz. Applying randomized control trial criteria to an ECPR cohort. Resusc Plus 2026;28:101269
- Boettger. Cost-effectiveness of combined veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and Impella support (ECPELLA) in infarct-related cardiogenic shock. Eur Heart J Open 2026;epublished April 15th
- Myatra. Gender equality and equity in intensive care: an international Delphi consensus study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 15th
- Christensen. Restrictive versus standard intravenous fluid therapy and NTproBNP in ICU patients with septic shock - a sub-study of the randomised CLASSIC trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2026;26(1):241
- Chen. Hemodynamic effects of TEE-guided adjustment of the area of the maximal compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Resuscitation 2026;epublished April 13th
- Müller-Wirtz. Mechanical Power and the Association with Postoperative Impaired Oxygenation and Pulmonary Complications in Orthopedic Patients: Post Hoc Analysis of a Cluster Factorial Randomized Trial. Anesthesiology 2026;144(5):1083-1093
- Miyamoto. Ultra-Long Polymyxin B Hemoperfusion and Its Effect on Vasopressor Dosage and Organ Dysfunction in Patients With Septic Shock Requiring High-Dose Norepinephrine: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Prospective Cohort Study. Artif Organs 2026;50(3):458-467
Wednesday 15th
Editorials
- Anonymous. Campaigning to improve sepsis recognition and outcomes. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished April 14th
- Cariqueo. Macrolides for community-acquired pneumonia: are there differences?. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2026;epublished April 14th
- Heslin. Artificial intelligence in emergency medicine critical care. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2026;13(1)
Commentaries
Tuesday 14th
Correspondence
- Richter. Volatile sedation as a source of greenhouse gas emissions in intensive care medicine. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 13th
- Fogagnolo. Bridging the gap between physiology and transfusion guidelines: do we treat hemoglobin or patients?. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 15th
- Mallmann. Vasopressor weaning in septic shock: the missing piece in the 2026 guidelines. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 13th
- Akoumianaki. Understanding double triggering in patient–ventilator asynchrony: beyond first-breath classification. Author's reply. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 9th
- Taran. Dynamic driving pressure in acute brain injury: interpreting signals across ventilation modes and oxygenation severity—author’s reply. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 9th
Case Reports
Monday 13th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Meier. Physiology, monitoring, and optimisation of perioperative tissue oxygenation: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished April 13th
- Castro. The time course of fluid responsiveness. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100036
- Al-Husinat. Beyond the PaO2/FiO2 ratio: rethinking ARDS severity through the lens of physiology. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100057
- Kopańczyk. Volatile anesthetics: a comprehensive review of pharmacology, delivery systems, and safety considerations for ICU practitioners. Crit Care Med 2026;54(4):926-938
- Gay. What is sepsis, who gets it, how, and why? The keys to unlocking precision medicine in sepsis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(4):983-994
- Chaudhuri. Approaches to converting SpO2/FiO2 ratio to PaO2/FiO2 ratio for assessment of respiratory failure in critically ill patients: a systematic review. Crit Care Med 2026;54(4):950-959
- Michard. Hemodynamic phenotyping 4.0. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;45(2):101647
- Grande. How team debriefings can transform anaesthesia culture. BJA Educ 2026;epublished April 9th
- Dadashizadeh. Burn infections and sepsis: challenges and future prospects of antibacterial therapy. Antibiotics 2026;15:383
Sunday 12th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Loughnan. Ketamine versus alternate agents to prevent postinduction haemodynamic instability during tracheal intubation of critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished April 7th
- Sreedharana. Lung ultrasound for acute respiratory distress syndrome diagnosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Respir Med 2026;256:108802
- Mendes. Neuromuscular blocking agents for tracheal intubation of critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Emerg Med 2026;epublished April 9th
- Lind. Noninvasive Methods for Measurement of Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Acute Neurotrauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Neurotrauma 2026;epublished March 28th
- Lele. Efficacy of IV Ketamine in Refractory/Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurol Clin Pract 2026;16(2):e200584
Observational Studies
Guidelines & Position Statements
Editorials
Commentaries
- PeriOperative Quality Initiative. PeriOperative Quality Initiative consensus statement recommendations on the definitions, aims and delivery of shared decision-making for major surgery. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished April 7th
- Yoel. A waiting room trilogy: the space, the griever, and the witness. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 7th
- Man. Critical care training enhances intensive care provision in low resource settings. BMJ 2026;393:s659
- Lassola. Esophageal pressure monitoring and ECCO2R: a personalized approach to ultraprotective mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients. Med Gas Res 2026;epublished April 11th
- Mazandi. Therapeutic potential of ketamine after severe traumatic brain injury. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished April 5th
- Duška. A pragmatic approach to complex acid base disturbances of critical illness: the “Stewart light”. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 7th
- Henry. Medication Effects on Heart Rate Variability in Critical Illness: The Overlooked Confounder. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(3):e1386
Correspondence
- Bhattacharya. Sodium bicarbonate in the intensive care unit: Insights from BICARICU-2. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(3):503-504
- Miona. Trials that can scale: five pillars for cardiac arrest survivorship research. Resuscitation 2026;epublished March 29th
- Frank. Recommendations on antihypertensives in the peri-operative period. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished March 19th
- Zhao. Phenotype, subphenotype, and endotype in sepsis and ARDS: a new layer of heterogeneity?. Crit Care 2026;30:173
Case Reports
- Liu. Amniotic fluid embolism complicated by pulmonary embolism leading to multiple organ dysfunction: case report. Front Med 2026;13:1795316
- Wali. Acute Arsenic Poisoning: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2026;19(1):46-50
- Zhang. Reverse triggering in mechanically ventilated ICU patients: Benefit or harm? Insights from bedside electrical impedance tomography in a case series. Respir Med Case Rep 2026;61:102402
- Anto. Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome. ACG Case Rep J 2026;13(4):e02057
- Tirapé-Castro. Biot's respiratory pattern under mechanical ventilation: Two case reports and literature review. Respir Med Case Rep 2026;61:102403
- Iyer. Beyond the Limits: Severe Hyperglycemia in Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (Serum Glucose 2375 mg/dL). AACE Endocrinol Diabetes 2025;13:172-176
- Zilberman. Thyroid Storm With Multiorgan System Failure: Use of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange to Address a Treatment Conundrum. AACE Endocrinol Diabetes 2025;13(2):124-127
Saturday 11th
Narrative Reviews
- Strapazzon. Emergency care for avalanche buried patients - a narrative review. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:63
- Nessel. Immunometabolism, an emerging field in perioperative and critical care medicine: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(4):1202-1216
- Gottlieb. Airway management of adults in the acute care setting. BMJ 2026;393:e086612
Friday 10th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Kitisin Mechanical ventilation for ICU patient with obesity: current best practices and future directions. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 9th
- Zheng Advances in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a narrative review. Emerg Crit Care Med 2026;6(1):34-55
- Thanapaul Pathophysiology-guided biomarkers and therapeutics for precision trauma medicine in polytrauma with musculoskeletal injuries. Mil Med Res 2026;13(1):100014
- Beed Infectious meningitis and encephalitis: a primer for acute care practitioners. J Intensive Care Soc 2026;epublished April 6th
- Abdul Pediatric Shock in Low-Middle-Income Countries: Evidence-Based Strategies for Recognition, Resuscitation, and System-Level Adaptations. Curr Treat Options Peds 2026;12:15
- Drago Acute-on-chronic liver failure and immune dysregulation: Systemic inflammation and immunoparesis paradox. Hepatol Commun 2026;10(4):e00917
- Girault Management of hypercapnic acute respiratory failure with high-flow nasal cannula therapy: A narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100053
- Freiha Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Progress in Diagnosis, Biomarkers, Neuroimaging and Management. Immunotargets Ther 2026;15:390161
- Zhu A narrative review of the role of the complement system in sepsis. Emerg Crit Care Med 2026;6(1):56-64
- Cavallaro Pharmacological therapy of neonatal analgosedation: current status, dilemmas, and perspectives. Front Pediatr 2026;14:1757704
- Ge Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography in geriatric anesthesia: moving toward personalized brain protection strategies. Anesth Pain Med 2026;epublished April 6th
- Martínez-Sánchez Hyponatremia: Evolving diagnostics and emerging therapeutics in clinical practice. World J Nephrol 2026;15(1):115252
Thursday 9th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Advanced Molecular, Metabolic, and Imaging Approaches to Characterizing Right Ventricular Failure: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;epublished April 2nd
- Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association Focused Guidelines on Acute Heart Failure in Children. Can J Cardiol 2026;42:626-646
- Mainali. Guidelines for Neuroprognostication in Critically ill Adults with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished
- Murray. Teleneurocritical Care (TeleNCC) Consensus Statement. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished April 6th
- Anderson. Post-intensive Care Syndrome (PICS): an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee Consensus Guideline – Defining, Recognizing, and Managing PICS Associated Physical Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Thromboinflammatory Dysregulation. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002172
- Korean Society of Nephrology 2025 evidence-based clinical practice guideline for continuous kidney replacement therapy. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2026;45(Suppl 1):S1-S54
Wednesday 8th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Litton. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(4):e265447
- Taboada. Early vs Delayed Extubation After Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The EDESTROKE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol 2026;epublished March 30th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Wang. Efficacy of video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation: a trial sequential analysis and meta-analysis. BMC Anesthesiol 2026;epublished April 6th
- Brown. Rapid versus gradual weaning of external ventricular drains in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Sci 2026;70(2):140-150
- Lumlertgul. Lower versus standard dose-intensity continuous renal replacement therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished
- Giacco. The Effects of CytoSorb in Critically Ill Adult Patients on Vasopressor Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life 2026;16:576
- Ren. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus landmark- and bronchoscopy-guided techniques in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Med 2026;13:1818411
- Charoensappakit. The effectiveness of selective neutrophil elastase inhibitors (sivelestat) in acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Intensive Care Soc 2026;epublished April 5th
- Wei. The Incidence and Risk Factors of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2026;41(4):1147-1162
Observational Studies
- Chowdhury. Measuring signatures of host resistance, disease tolerance, and damage in human sepsis: a prospective cohort study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished
- Rotenstein. Changes in Clinician Time Expenditure and Visit Quantity With Adoption of Artificial Intelligence–Powered Scribes: A Multisite Study. JAMA 2026;epublished April 1st
- Lyon. Early Versus Delayed Anticoagulation in Acute Ischemic Stroke According to Atrial Fibrillation Subtype and Time of Diagnosis: Subgroup Analysis of the OPTIMAS Randomized Controlled Trial. Stroke 2026;epublished April 1st
- Sari. The effect of extracorporeal blood purification therapies on mortality in the treatment of septic shock in the intensive care unit. Int J Artif Organs 2026;49(3):184-192
- Boehm. Association between ABCDE bundle compliance and long-term outcomes: a secondary longitudinal analysis. Intensive Care Med 2026;52:466-475
- Hundemer. Health outcomes according to severity of acute kidney injury at ICU admission: a population-based cohort study. Intensive Care Med 2026;52:445-455
- Ng. Cerebral Edema in Patients With Large Ischemic Core After Thrombectomy: A Secondary Analysis of the SELECT2 Randomized Trial. Stroke 2026;epublished March 30th
- Dahiya. Acid-Base Status During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator Support in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;15(6):e043615
- Agrawal. Intracranial Pressure Treatment Thresholds in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished April 6th
- Wang. Which critically ill patients are more susceptible to the adverse effects associated with feeding intolerance? A secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Front Nutr 2026;13:1729192
- Coppola. Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula and Helmet Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished April 1st
- Dumas. Long-Term Neurological Outcome of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Associated Factors: Results of the DESAC Study, a French Multicentric Prospective Cohort. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2026;epublished April 9th
Tuesday 7th
Editorials
- Duška. A pragmatic approach to complex acid base disturbances of critical illness: the “Stewart light”. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 7th
- Pesce. From principles to precision: interpreting the 2025 Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines. J Perinatol 2026;epublished April 7th
Commentaries
- Bald. Peripheral muscle ultrasound in the ICU: current evidence, limitations, and future directions. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 7th
- PeriOperative Quality Initiative consensus statement recommendations on the definitions, aims and delivery of shared decision-making for major surgery. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished April 7th
- Yoel. A waiting room trilogy: the space, the griever, and the witness. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished April 7th
Monday 6th
Commentaries
- Nguyen. Hypomagnesemia: the 12th pitfall in interpreting hyperlactatemia in sepsis. Emerg Crit Care Med 2026;6(1):3-5
- Meng. The synergistic value of mechanical circulatory support and fluid resuscitation in the treatment of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Emerg Crit Care Med 2026;6(1):1-2
- Zhang. New-onset septic shock in the ImmunoSep trial. Crit Care 2026;30:144
- Rimmelé. Continuous renal replacement therapy prescription and monitoring: What intensivists should not miss. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(1):e25-00018
- What’s new in the 2026 pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation recommendations. An Pediatr 2026;epublished April 2nd
- Chardon. Albumin-corrected tCa/iCa ratio: are we still diagnosing citrate accumulation or predicting mortality?. Crit Care 2026;30:150
- Tseng. Broad-spectrum targeted next-generation sequencing: is it ready for routine deployment in intensive care units for severe pneumonia?. Crit Care 2026;30:146
Sunday 5th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Thilak. Autoimmune Encephalitis in Acute Care—Pathology, Diagnosis, and Management. Adv Sci 2026;epublished March 29th
- Anto. Point-of-care-ultrasound in cardiac arrest: a useful tool for resuscitation. Front Med (Lausanne) 2026;13:1795346
- Fang. Critical care ultrasound for ARDS: an adjunctive tool, not an alternative technique—a narrative review. Eur J Med Res 2026;epublished February 9th
- Ball. Mechanical ventilation in ARDS: navigating the fine line with real-time monitoring. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 7th
- Zheng. Sepsis biomarkers: recent advances and future perspectives. Front Immunol 2026;17:1734588
- Ampelakiotou. The Complement System in the Setting of Critical Illness—A Narrative Review. Biomolecules 2026;16:505
- Acute spinal cord injury: contemporary management and novel therapies. Asian Spine J 2026;epublished April 3rd
- Singh. Distributive shock in cardiac intensive care unit patients. Indian Heart J 2026;78(1):40-44
- Payancé. Noninvasive Tests for Predicting Decompensation in Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Liver Int 2026;46(5):e70627
Saturday 4th
Correspondence
- Feng. Potential pitfalls in proteomic risk assessment for community-acquired pneumonia. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):850-851
- Liu. Incorporating pulmonary and pathogen-specific stratification into multi-omics sepsis studies. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):858-859
- Chen. Host–microbe interplay in sepsis prognostication: infection as the trigger, host as the driver. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):860-861
- Zhou. Biological heterogeneity and biomarker-driven personalization: advancing mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for ARDS. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):864-865
- Bardoczi. Cerebral Microembolization Generated by Impella 5.5. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 31st
Case Reports
- Sogiawalla. Biventricular Thrombus Complicating Cardiogenic Shock: A Point-of-care Ultrasound-guided Diagnosis and Management. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2026;19(1):43-45
- Bakhru. Thyroid storm in a neonate and young infant: A rare but lethal cause of heart failure. Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2025;18(3):276-279
- Canales-Muñoz. Extensive myocardial calcification following cytokine release syndrome and sepsis: a novel case report with advanced echocardiographic assessment. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2026;10(3):ytag071
- Anto. Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome. ACG Case Rep J 2026;13(4):e02057
Friday 3rd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Abady. The invisible emergencies: metabolic and neuro-critical disorders often missed in the pediatric ED — a narrative review. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:79
- Unknown. Artificial intelligence for traumatic brain injury imaging: a translational review from algorithm development to clinical implementation. Front Neurol 2026;17:1798780
- Aubdool. Cardiogenic Shock: Clinical Management, Outcomes and Future Directions. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2026;13:156
- Pironti. Emerging therapeutic directions for inotropic therapy in heart failure. Med 2026;epublished March 31st
- Shukla. Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Clinical Suspicion and Diagnosis. Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes 2026;19:11795514261431390
- Brooks. Sustainable Anaesthesia: How to Make a Difference. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2026;87(3):52083
Non-Clinical
Thursday 2nd
Editorials
- De Cassai. How large language models will be regulated in academia. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:49
- Bottussi. Can algorithms come to the rescue of a failing heart? Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and decision-making in cardiogenic shock. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:42
- Venkatasubbu. From theory to practice: sepsis guidelines to better outcomes. Can J Emerg Med 2026;28:173-174
- Al-Haimus. Ketamine vs etomidate for rapid sequence intubation in critically ill adults. Can J Emerg Med 2026;epublished April 1st
Commentaries
- Merdji. Novel insights into microcirculatory dysfunction in cardiogenic shock. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(3):410-413
- Taran. Improving reporting of withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in acute brain injury trials: a methodologic imperative. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):721-723
- Lasinski. Integrating advanced practice providers in acute care surgery: considerations, solutions, and fresh perspectives. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e001943
- Nemeth. CJEM debate series: Gestalt in emergency medicine: Judgment we should teach, or bias we should constrain?. Can J Emerg Med 2026;epublished April 1st
Wednesday April 1st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Ang. A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial on the Surgery of Fractured Ribs: The SOFRIB Trial. Ann Surg 2026;epublished March 26th
- Yuan. Electrical impedance tomography-guided positive end-expiratory pressure and mortality of patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome: the EITVent randomized clinical trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(3):440-451
- Yang. Short-term light sedation with remimazolam besylate versus propofol in the ICU (SHOSREB): a multicentre, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 31st
- Swaroop. Therapeutic plasma exchange improves short-term survival in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure: A randomized controlled trial. Hepatology 2026;epublished March 30th
- Kapur. Left Ventricular Unloading in Anterior STEMI without Shock: The STEMI Door to Unload (DTU) Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2026;epublished March 28th
- Trifi. 0.9% sodium chloride versus ringer's lactate in the management of severe diabetic ketoacidosis: A randomized trial. Med Intensiva 2026;50(4):502203
- Elmokadem. Mosapride versus Metoclopramide in Critically Ill Patients with Enteral Feeding Intolerance: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Comparison. Drug Des Devel Ther 2026;20:582745
- Buchtele. Argatroban in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation—a randomized controlled pilot trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(4):822-826
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Kotani. Fentanyl as an induction agent for tracheal intubation in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished February 17th
- Eyiah. Proportional assist ventilation versus pressure support ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished February 10th
- Granton. Complications in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished
- Lai. Which beta-lactam infusion strategy is superior in ICU pneumonia? A Bayesian network meta-analysis of continuous, extended, and intermittent approaches. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2026;70(4):e0160125
- Meléndez-Oliva. Efficacy of inspiratory muscle training on weaning success in mechanically ventilated ICU patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Pulm Med 2026;epublished March 27th
Observational Studies
- Caroli. Effect of a Lower Vs. Higher Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Strategy on Clinically Relevant Outcomes in ICU Patients Without Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Bayesian Re-analysis of the REstricted Vs. Liberal Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Patients Without Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RELAx) Randomized Clinical Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 31st
- Kusirisin. Association between obesity and kidney outcomes in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury receiving continuous renal replacement therapy: a secondary analysis of the multicenter CRRTnet study. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 28th
- Brusca. Physician Burnout and Work Satisfaction in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Sponsored by the Critical Care Cardiology Section of the American College of Cardiology. JACC Adv 2026;5(3)
Tuesday 31st
Guidelines & Position Statements
- AASLD AST Practice Guideline on adult liver transplantation: Candidate evaluation. Hepatology 2025;epublished December 17th
- Gorog. Antithrombotic therapy for secondary prevention in patients with acute coronary syndromes treated with percutaneous coronary intervention: options for personalization to reduce bleeding or ischaemic risks. EuroIntervention 2026;22:e1-e25
- Recommendations from the Clinical Toxicology Recommendations Collaborative on the administration of activated charcoal in acute oral overdose. Clinical Toxicology 2026;epublished March 30th
- Meersch-Dini. Multidisciplinary guidelines on renal replacement therapy in intensive care medicine. Crit Care 2026;30:46
- Sweet. European Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome - 2025. Neonatology 2026;epublished March 9th
- ELSO 2025 Narrative Guideline on ECMO Training and Continuing Education. ASAIO J 2026;72(4):274-283
- Levido. Developing appropriateness criteria for arterial catheters in adult intensive care unit patients. Aust Crit Care 2026;39(3):101568
Monday March 30th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- He. Redefining Dual Antiplatelet Strategies After Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights from Recent RCTs. J Clin Med 2026;15(7):2472
- Mingot-Castellano. Navigating the Hemostatic Balance: Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Thrombocytopenia. J Clin Med 2026;15(6):2273
- Galli. Managing Bleeds on Anticoagulant therapy: A Practical Guide for Clinicians. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished March 12th
- Klimek. The Importance of the “Damage Control” Strategy in Multiple Organ Injuries, Pathophysiology and Principles of Hemorrhage Control. J Clin Med 2026;15(7):2549
- Szczupak. Neurological Complications in Intensive Care Units: From Delirium to Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction—A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(7):2478
- Gutierrez. Preoxygenation When Standard Approaches Fail: Phenotype-Based Strategies for High-Risk Emergent Intubations. J Clin Med 2026;15(7):2477
- Manousi. Surgical Necrotising Enterocolitis (S-NEC): Where We Stand Today: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(6):2236
- Li. Clinical applications of esketamine: Current status and future perspectives. J Int Med Res 2026;54(3):3000605261432759
- Richert. Updates on Rhabdomyolysis: A Clinically Oriented Narrative Review. Chest 2026;epublished January 29th
- Chen. Acute kidney injury over the past decade: from definition evolution to pathogenesis insights and innovative therapeutic strategies. Cell Mol Life Sci 2026;83(1):156
- Fuentes. Patient-Ventilator Interaction During Sleep. Respir Care 2026;epublished March 28th
March
Sunday 29th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Garberi. Characterizing heterogeneity and subphenotyping acute respiratory distress syndrome with computed tomography. ICMx 2026;14:38
- Breaux. Critical Care Sedation: Emerging Clinical Considerations and Risks of Volatile Anesthetics for Sedation: A Narrative Review. Diseases 2026;14:117
- Teuben. Acute management of spinal fractures: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished March 24th
- Safdar. Liberation from Non-Invasive Ventilation in Complex Intensive Care Unit Patients. J Clin Med 2026;15:2148
- Siopi. Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: a contemporary head-to-head comparison. Heart Fail Rev 2026;31:44
- Streian. Mechanical Complications After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Shock-Stage and Timing-Based Management Framework. J Clin Med 2026;15(6):2399
- de Sousa. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review. Headache 2026;epublished March 28th
- Mourid. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): A narrative review of pathophysiology, clinical insights, and advances in management. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:48
- Tang-Tan. Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure Monitoring after Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Indications, Techniques, and Future Horizons. J Neurotrauma 2026;epublished March 24th
- Alsuwaylihi. Importance of early postoperative mobilization: comprehensive review. BJS Open 2026;10(2):zrag016
- Xiao. Hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier: What we have learned and where we are heading? Protein Cell 2026;epublished March 24th
- Boccatonda. Bedside contrast-enhanced ultrasound: Clinical applications for internal medicine. Eur J Intern Med 2026;epublished 2026
- Ng. Approach to difficult clinical communications in acute and critical care settings. Singapore Med J 2026;67(3):176-183
- Tan. Ischaemic stroke in young adults: an overview of the classification, risk factors, aetiologies and outcomes. Singapore Med J 2026;67(3):138-148
- Meteva. Acute coronary syndrome with plaque erosion: clinical characteristics, mechanisms, and unmet needs. Eur Heart J 2026;47(12):1403-1414
- Abady. Pediatric trauma management in low-resource emergency departments: from first contact to safe disposition – a narrative review. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:72
- Rath. Seeing beyond the numbers: capnography as a vital tool in pediatric emergency care. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:9
- Alsabri. Vital signs as biomarkers of early clinical deterioration in pediatric emergency departments: physiology, interpretation, and innovations: a narrative review. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:6
- Bayurova. Broad-acting antivirals: the pursuit of pan-viral therapeutics in the era of pandemics. J Virol 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Papadogeorgou. Neonatal Sepsis-Induced Coagulopathy in the Light of Developmental Hemostasis: Friend or Foe? Medicina 2026;62(3):584
- Peters. The Paediatric Intensive Care Adaptive Platform Trial (PIVOTAL): Turning Pediatric Critical Care Practice Into Clinical Research. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Cao. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: mechanisms, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatments. Front Immunol 2026;17:1785463
- Agrawal. Role of biomarkers in pediatric sepsis: What evidence says? World J Clin Pediatr 2026;15(1):111999
- Zaidi. Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an intensive care unit setting. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113515
- Barbosa. Ventilatory strategies in intensive care: Balancing clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113310
- Cheungpasitporn. Artificial Intelligence in Critical Care Nephrology: Current Applications, Emerging Techniques, and Challenges to Clinical Integration. Kidney360 2026;7(3):664-677
- Kęska. Fish Oil-Containing Injectable Lipid Emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition: Immunomodulation and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients-Narrative Review. Nutrients 2026;18(6):939
- Muhetaer. Prediction of high-flow nasal cannula failure in critically ill patients: a narrative review. J Intensive Care 2026;14:27
- Antonucci. Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Update and a Practical Diagnostic Approach. Diagnostics 2026;16(6):860
- Bandini. Echocardiographic Assessment Before, During, and After Impella Positioning: State of the Art. J Clin Med 2026;15(6):2404
- Popa. Non-Infectious Causes for Elevated Procalcitonin. Medicina 2026;62(3):464
- Tukeni. Sepsis-associated myocarditis: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and future directions. JRSM Cardiovasc Dis 2026;15:20480040261432798
- Yu. Gut microbiota and sepsis: mechanisms, clinical correlations, and therapeutic prospects. Front Med 2026;13:1793041
- Muhoza. Circulating and Respiratory Biomarkers in Sepsis-Induced ARDS: Diagnostic and Prognostic Insights – A Narrative Review. J Inflamm Res 2026;epublished March 25th
- Reardon. Heparin Anticoagulant Therapy and Its Monitoring. Biomolecules 2026;16:425
Editorials
- Boussarsar. When capacity exceeds justification: technology, proportionality, and care in the ICU. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Timsit. The time has come for optimizing beta-lactam therapy in critically ill patients with renal dysfunction. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Ursoleo. Bivalirudin in Pulmonary Embolism: A Contender Worth Attention. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 24th
- Mora-Arteaga. Neuroprognostication After Cardiac Arrest: From Test-Centered Prediction to Ethically Constrained, Longitudinal Decision-Making. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Feetham. Caring for caregivers: supporting invisible partners of the ICU. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 26th
- Pattison. What does language matter? Adopting culturally relevant family-administered delirium assessment tools in the ICU. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 26th
- Hartley. Ensuring inclusion is central to critical care research design. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
Commentaries
- Kewalramani. Navigating the artificial intelligence landscape in trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery: insights from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) 2025 Annual Meeting Panel Discussion. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002205
- Rowan. Consulting AI: building inclusiveness in acute care surgery. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002256
- Lieu. Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis. JAMA 2026;epublished March 26th
- Seymour. Caring for Adult Patients With Sepsis. JAMA 2026;epublished March 26th
- Boussarsar. When capacity exceeds justification: technology, proportionality, and care in the ICU. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Gelman. FDA Draft Guidance for the Use of Bayesian Methods in Clinical Trials. JAMA 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Guarino. What If We Let It Fibrillate? New Perspective on Atrial Fibrillation in Sepsis. Curr Med Sci 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Fong. The anion gap: basic chemistry, powerful clinical implications. Singapore Med J 2026;67(3):132-134
- Mathieu. Just the facts: approach to cardiogenic shock in the emergency department. Can J Emerg Med 2026;28:96-99
- Mart. Fever dreams: demons and nightmares in an ICU bed. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 26th
- Flato. Small gifts, quiet miracles in an ICU. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
Correspondence
- Karan. Revisiting acute kidney injury outcomes in traumatic brain injury. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):114998
- Hattori. When to Escalate and When to Wean? Interpreting Impella Strategies in Heterogeneous Cardiogenic Shock - Reply. Circ J 2026;epublished March 26th
- Lakhal. When to Escalate and When to Wean? Interpreting Impella Strategies in Heterogeneous Cardiogenic Shock. Circ J 2026;epublished March 26th
- Roy. Ask not for whom the bell tolls: a meditation on the utility of serum creatinine on Critical Care. Crit Care 2026;30:115
- Bai. SOFA-2 versus SOFA-1 for mortality prediction in critically ill patients. J Intensive Care 2026;14:32
- Barbosa. Ventilatory strategies in intensive care: Balancing clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113310
- Bhattacharya. Sodium bicarbonate in the intensive care unit: Insights from BICARICU-2. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(3):503-504
Case Reports
- Nehete. Low-Dose Systemic Thrombolysis as Rescue Therapy After Catheter-Directed Thrombectomy for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism on VA-ECMO. JACC Case Rep 2026;epublished March 13th
- Horiguchi. Integrated Echo-Hemodynamic Framework for VA-ECMO in Right Ventricular Infarction. JACC Case Rep 2026;epublished March 25th
- Lee. A Challenging Pulmonary Embolism: When Acute Meets Chronic Thrombus. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv 2026;5(3):104256
- Anonymous. High-voltage electrical injury complicated by diffuse pulmonary haemorrhage: a case report. Oxf Med Case Reports 2026;2026(3):omag011
Saturday 28th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Siopi. Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: a contemporary head-to-head comparison. Heart Fail Rev 2026;31:44
- Li. Ventilator-induced lung injury: from mechanisms to integrated clinical management. Front Med 2026;13:1789457
- Azzam. Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Precision Mechanical Ventilation in ARDS. J Clin Med 2026;15:2058
- Li. Rethinking Fluid Resuscitation in Septic Shock: A Phase-Adapted, Endothelium-Sparing Approach to Mitigate Capillary Leak. J Inflamm Res 2026;19:587066
Friday 27th
Research
Randomised Control Trials
- Schmidt. Propofol versus ketamine in rapid sequence intubation in critically ill patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Chu. Transesophageal Echocardiography During CPR in Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: The EXECT-CPR Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Vavilala. Results of the Pediatric Guideline Adherence and Outcomes (PEGASUS) Program Versus Usual Care Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 27th
- Verma. Conservative versus conventional oxygenation target in children admitted in PICU: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr 2026;185(4):203
- Ogo. A Phase 2, Randomized, Clinical Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Acute Severe Right Heart Failure With Pulmonary Hypertension (PHiNO Study). Circ J 2026;epublished March 21st
- Tatebe. Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Acute Right Heart Failure in Pulmonary Hypertension: Bridging the Evidence-to-Practice Gap. Circ J 2026;epublished March 21st
- Lotz. Clinical and Immunologic Effects of Extracorporeal Cytokine Removal in Patients with Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Shock 2026;65(4):637-647
- Öhman. Evaluation of a Novel Automated Cerebral Ventricular Drainage System for Intracranial Pressure Monitoring and Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage in Neurocritical Care Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Study. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished March 23rd
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Zhang. Hyper-oncotic albumin administration reduces mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome compared to crystalloid: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med 2026;58(1):2637271
- Wang. Effects of early renal replacement therapy on the outcomes of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine 2026;105(13):e47819
- Ortega-Hernández. Pulmonary artery catheter monitoring in cardiogenic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Shock 2026;65(4):648-659
- Elfeky. Clinical effectiveness of perioperative oxygen therapy strategies in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(4):1307-1318
- Luo. Corticosteroids for treating sepsis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Respir Med 2026;255:108786
- Ielo. High-frequency chest wall oscillation in critical care: A systematic review. Respiration 2026;epublished March 24th
Observational Studies
- Beske. Early clinical recovery in STEMI cardiogenic shock: insights from the DanGer shock trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished March 24th
- Ferrer. The International, Prospective COSMOS (CytOSorb® TreatMent Of Critically Ill PatientS) Registry: Interim Results in Patients with Septic Shock. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100052
- Bordeau. Relation between initial hypothermia, course of the hypothermia and mortality in patients with septic shock: a post-hoc analysis of the SEPSISPAM randomized trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100051
- Tremoglie-Barkowski. Exception From Informed Consent Enrollment in Three Hemorrhagic Shock Trials. Ann Emerg Med 2026;epublished March 25th
- McKenzie. Mechanism of Cardiac Arrest in Fatal Anaphylaxis. Clin Exp Allergy 2026;epublished March 24th
- Freund. Cardiac Arrest and Outcome in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Pooled Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Coll Cardiol 2026;epublished March 25th
- Liu. Impact of Ultraearly Perioperative Antihypertensive Therapy in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke 2026;epublished March 24th
Thursday 26th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Derrington. Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
- Derrington. Executive Summary of Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
- DuBose. The society for vascular surgery clinical practice guideline on the management of blunt thoracic aortic injury: A focused update. J Vasc Surg 2026;epublished March 24th
- Izumi. JCS 2026 Guideline on the Management of Infective Endocarditis. Circ J 2026;epublished March 20th
- Aissaoui. Experts' recommendations for the management of adult patients with cardiogenic shock. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2026;epublished March 31st
- Cullen. High-sensitivity point-of-care measurement of cardiac troponin: A scientific statement of the association for acute cardiovascular care of the ESC. Eur Heart J 2026;47(12):1392-1402
- Ferrante. Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Caring for Older Adults in the ICU. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
Wednesday 25th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Penney. Abnormal pupils at the bedside: rapid recognition of neurologic and systemic emergencies in acute care settings. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:73
- Jaffery. Modern Approach to Vascular Access in the Critically Ill Patient. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Ponor. Assessment of Congestion in Heart Failure Using VExUS: Current Evidence, Limitations and Clinical Perspectives. Life 2026;16(3):518
- Sarani. Morel-Lavallée lesion: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(4):525-531
- Lippincott. Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in trauma: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(4):532-541
Tuesday 24th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Neyra. Polymyxin B haemoadsorption in endotoxic septic shock (Tigris): a multicentre, open-label, Bayesian, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Todd. Procalcitonin testing combined with NEWS2 evaluation compared with usual care based on NEWS2 for identification of sepsis and antibiotic initiation in the emergency department in England and Wales (PRONTO): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, open-label, phase 3 trial. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 22nd
- Semple. Endotracheal surfactant for infants with life-threatening bronchiolitis (BESS): a randomised, blinded, sham-controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 21st
Observational Studies
Guidelines & Position Statements
Monday 23rd
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2026. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
- Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 23rd
Sunday 22nd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Gory. Safety and efficacy of direct versus conventional transfer to angiography suite in patients with severe acute stroke treated with thrombectomy (DIRECT ANGIO) in France: a multicentre, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(4):346-356
- Castellucci. Bleeding risk with apixaban vs. rivaroxaban in acute venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med 2026;394:1051-1060
- Christiaanse. Effects of a combined lifestyle intervention on recovery of ICU survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 16th
- Liu. Efficacy and safety of ilaprazole for stress ulcer-associated upper gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority phase 3 trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100044
- Ovesen. A point-of-care ultrasound-driven diagnostic pathway for emergency department patients with dyspnoea: a randomised controlled trial. Eur Respir J 2026;67(3):2500070
- Kitagawa. Remote ischemic conditioning for acute ischemic stroke: the RICAIS randomized clinical trial. J Atheroscler Thromb 2026;epublished March 19th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Bouras. Excitatory amino acid inhibitors in adults with acute moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2026;16:e108337
- Scholz. Airway management training might improve return of spontaneous circulation rate in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using supraglottic airways vs. endotracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Emerg Med 2026;83:61-72
- Chen. The effect of dexmedetomidine in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis and septic shock: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Med 2026;58(1):2643971
- Lyu. Inhaled antibiotics to treat ventilator-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 16th
- Durr. Anti-Xa levels with venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 11th
- Koroki. Contamination of blood cultures drawn from arterial catheters versus venipuncture or venous catheters in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Infect Dis 2026;82(3):446-452
Observational Studies
- Zhang. Incidence of adverse events in peripheral intravenous vasopressor use: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(3):e260710
- Siuba. Peripheral vasopressors for shock—more evidence to do less. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(3):e260668
- Lapetina Arroyo. Impact of right heart failure in patients with cardiogenic shock. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished March 21st
- Guasp. Complications, outcomes, and implications of a prolonged vegetative state in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: a retrospective international cohort study. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(4):368-378
- Bianchi. Extracorporeal life support for post-cardiotomy acute right ventricular failure: a retrospective observational multicenter study. Ann Thorac Surg 2026;epublished March 13th
- Latifi. Pleural manometry in pneumothorax: evaluating tension physiology and predicting outcomes. Chest 2026;169(3):830-836
- Elsheikh. Pleural manometry in tension pneumothorax: a step in physiologic precision. Chest 2026;169(3):589-591
- Cardoso. Bridging critically ill patients with cirrhosis to transplant with renal replacement therapy: a multicenter cohort study. Liver Int 2026;46(4):e70593
- Rhee. National estimates of pediatric sepsis in US hospitals using clinical data. JAMA 2026;epublished March 22nd
- Schlapbach. Surveillance of sepsis in children—making every case count. JAMA 2026;epublished March 22nd
- Soled. Clinician perspectives on the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decision-making process. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(3):e262044
- Niu. Normobaric hyperoxia in patients with acute stroke: enhancing neuroprotection through inhibition of inflammation. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;15(6):e041825
- Ter Horst. VExUS-ED: early venous congestion is associated with clinical fluid overload in patients with sepsis. J Crit Care 2026;94:155488
- Chaïbi. Predictive factors of successful renal replacement therapy weaning. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 17th
- Singh. Clamping the chest tube always or never?—beware the flaws of binary thinking! Chest 2026;169(3):596-598
- Veale. A national evaluation of intercostal chest drain removal strategies. Chest 2026;169(3):849-858
Saturday 21st
Guidelines
- EACTAIC. Airway management in thoracic anesthesia: EACTAIC consensus document. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(4):1276-1287
- Chinese expert consensus. Chinese expert consensus on the prehospital management of major trauma. Chin J Traumatol 2026;epublished February 13th
- Myatra. Gaps and strategies for management of sepsis in low-resource settings: expert consensus statements using a Delphi method. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
- SKR-SRLF. Expert consensus-based clinical practice guidelines for care and weaning procedures in tracheostomized ICU patients after invasive mechanical ventilation: a joint statement by the Intensive Care Physiotherapy Society (SKR) and the French Intensive Care Society (SRLF). Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100045
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Lin. Hemodiafiltration: a mini review. Am J Kidney Dis 2026;87:569-572
- Elmadhoun. Biomarkers in cardiogenic shock: from bench to bedside. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(4):1288-1301
- Matin. Past, present and future perspectives of traumatic brain injury. J Crit Care 2026;94:155525
- Tiedt. Biomarkers for advancing diagnosis and prognosis in stroke. Lancet Neurol 2026;25:406-420
- Drudi. On the purpose of artificial intelligence in critical care medicine. J Transl Crit Care Med 2026;8(1):e25-00021
- Bottussi. Top ten tips palliative care clinicians should know about caring for people with postintensive care syndrome. J Palliat Med 2026;epublished March 18th
- Palaniappan. The multidisciplinary approach in management of critical limb ischaemia (CLI): a path to better outcomes. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2026;42(4):506-514
- Fu. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in trauma patients: past, present, and future. Chin J Traumatol 2026;29(1):1-13
- Li. Injury of sonic weapons to human body: a narrative review. Chin J Traumatol 2026;29(1):14-20
- Drago. Acute-on-chronic liver failure and immune dysregulation: systemic inflammation and immunoparesis paradox. Hepatol Commun 2026;10(4):e00917
- Kovac. Prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. BJA Educ 2026;epublished March 11th
- Chi. Bronchoscopic management of airway foreign bodies in adults: a narrative educational review. Front Med 2026;13:1779715
- Yalta. Takotsubo syndrome in the setting of cardiac pacing: a review of mechanistic and clinical perspectives. Heart Fail Rev 2026;31:40
- Kortz. Ten steps to improve sepsis care in low-resource settings. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
- Kosiński. Flexible bronchoscopy in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: practical considerations and clinical applications—a narrative review. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58(1):49-58
- Balan. Why and how to measure left ventriculo-arterial coupling in rapidly altered hemodynamic states. Hearts 2026;7:10
- Gonzalez-Plascencia. Current insights into clinical, molecular, and therapeutic approaches to acute respiratory distress syndrome. Med Sci 2026;14:134
- Pădureanu. Association between myocardial dysfunction and septic shock. Int J Mol Sci 2026;27:2552
- Silva. Sepsis modelling: current approaches and organ-on-chip perspectives. eBioMedicine 2026;125:106120
- Mahon. Views on consent approaches used in emergency and critical care research: a rapid, systematic review. Trials 2026;epublished March 11th
- Sidebotham. Core concepts in statistics and research methods. Part 7: regression. BJA Educ 2026;epublished March 20th
Non-Clinical
Pre-Clinical
Friday 20th
Editorials
- Erdoes. 10 years after the tsunami: the SCA/STS guidelines for the management of direct oral anticoagulants in cardiac surgery: focus on anti-Xa agents. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 13th
- Augoustides. Platform trials in perioperative cardiothoracic and vascular practice—is it time for development, deployment, and dissemination? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 18th
- Plens. Methods to monitor respiratory effort during mechanical ventilation. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260183
- Ebm. EU preparedness and ICU capacity: where are the beds? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 9th
- De Rosa. Immunosuppressive treatment in solid organ transplant critically ill patients: still an unanswered question? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 16th
- Hermann. Update on long-term physical disability after critical illness: the burden of post-intensive care syndrome. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 5th
- Brown. Defining ECMO complications: a step towards improving clinical outcomes? Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 17th
- Xue. Beyond Berlin: the multidimensional evolution of ARDS in the era of precision critical care. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished March 20th
Commentaries
- Heslin. Artificial intelligence documentation in trauma resuscitation: efficiency requires guardrails. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11(1):e002272
- Jacquet-Lagrèze. Passive leg raising, peripheral perfusion, and cardiac output: insights into hemodynamic coherence. Crit Care 2026;30(1):118
- Khanna. Practical tips for clinical stabilization in septic shock. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 20th
- Dupuis. Muscle catabolism: mechanisms and functional consequences in critically ill patients. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 16th
- Vahedian-Azimi. The second brain in the line of fire: addressing surrogate cognitive dysautoregulation. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 9th
- Ashana. ICU communication: ‘state of the art’. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 12th
- Kimmoun. Ten methodological aspects to look for when critically reading randomized-controlled trials. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 9th
- Gusmao-Flores. Epistemology of the error: Kant, Shakespeare, and the intensive care unit. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 17th
- Laurent. Keep going—until someone is concerned: trauma in waiting among ICU healthcare professionals. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 19th
Thursday 19th
Correspondence
- Gottlieb. From “bridge to decision” to a “decision to bridge”. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 25th
- Kuwabara. Rare but high-consequence cardiac events during thoracic endovascular aortic repair: implications for intraoperative vigilance. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 20th
- Kampman. Pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery: a call for judicious application through the lens of patient, planet, and profit. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 13th
- Shekhar. Maternal out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the United States. Resuscitation 2026;222:111043
- Huber. Illustrating Bayesian indices of effect existence and practical significance in anesthesiology trials. Anesthesiology 2026;144(4):1016-1020
- McIver. Blinding in critical care trials with subjective outcomes: a note of caution. Acute Crit Care 2026;41(1):186-188
- Kampman. Propofol versus sevoflurane: how many RCTs is enough? Crit Care 2026;30(1):119
- Torres. Phenotype-based stratification and corticosteroid response in hyperinflammatory severe community-acquired pneumonia. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 12th
- Nagamura. Bridging the gap: beyond "overreach" in ECPR rewarming for hypothermic cardiac arrest in older patients. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:59
Wednesday 18th
Case Reports
- Roberson. Transesophageal echocardiography–guided pericardial release for left ventricular assist device inflow cannula malposition in a postpartum patient. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 19th
- Ye. Multiple bone cement emboli in heart and inferior vena cava. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(4):1225-1227
- Karcher. Management of devastating mesenteric trauma leading to short gut syndrome. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002250
- Levy. Challenges in acute care surgery: skewered on a fence post—a report. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e001985
- Marchini Reitz. A place for everything… and everything in its place? Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11:e002252
- Catarinella. High-dose insulin euglycaemic therapy for a severe calcium channel blocker overdose. BMJ Case Rep 2026;19:e268547
- Tokunaga. Complete liberation from mechanical ventilation using diaphragm pacing in a patient with traumatic spinal cord injury despite persistent unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. NMC Case Rep J 2026;13:55-61
- Oster. Differential hypercapnia: recognition, management, and outcomes in an awake patient supported with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. JHLT Open 2026;12:100510
- Kumar. Hidden on radiograph, unmasked by bronchoscopy: a 52-year-old woman with respiratory symptoms, eosinophilia, and normal chest radiograph. Chest 2026;169(3):e93-e98
- Aydin. A 14-year-old boy with severe dyspnea after coughing up a bitter-tasting fluid. Chest 2026;169(3):e99-e102
- Vyas. 17-year-old male patient with pulmonary TB presenting with tingling and numbness in the left upper limb. Chest 2026;169(3):e103-e107
- Griffin. A 77-year-old woman with a slowly enlarging pulmonary nodule. Chest 2026;169(3):e109-e114
- Meng. Three key supplementary directions for continuous high-frequency oscillation lung recruitment in patients with impaired consciousness who are mechanically ventilated. Chest 2026;169(3):e117
- Hu. Response. Chest 2026;169(3):e117-e118
- Grignola. Large respiratory swings: are average pulmonary pressure values throughout the respiratory cycle enough? Chest 2026;169(3):e118-e119
Tuesday 17th
Research - ISICEM Congress
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Smith. Prehospital Whole Blood in Traumatic Hemorrhage — a Randomized Controlled Trial. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished March 17th
- Frat. High-Flow or Standard Oxygen in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. N Engl J Med 2026;epublished March 17th
- Sonneville. Restrictive vs Liberal Physical Restraint Strategies in Critically Ill Patients: The R2D2-ICU Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2026;epublished March 17th
Observational Studies
- Azoulay. Epidemiology, ventilation, and outcomes of acute respiratory failure in immunocompromised patients from 103 intensive care units in 26 countries: a retrospective observational study. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 16th
- Michels. Quantifying immune dysregulation in pneumonia and sepsis with a parsimonious machine-learning model: a multicohort analysis across care settings and reanalysis of a hydrocortisone randomised controlled trial. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished March 16th
Monday 16th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Kang. Gut-lung axis and microbiome alterations in mycobacterial infections: from pathogenesis to therapeutic potential. Gut Microbes 2026;18(1):2612428
- Nath. The Aging Kidney and Acute Kidney Injury. J Am Soc Nephrol 2025;epublished December 16th
- Masui. Pharmacological profiles and mechanism of action of remimazolam for ICU sedation. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished February 11th
- Bacchi. Navigating Isolated Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Practical Guide to Perioperative and Periprocedural Management. JTCVS Open 2025;epublished December 27th
Sunday 15th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Budd. Management of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Anesth Analg 2026;142(4):668-681
- Expert consensus–based clinical practice guidelines for Care and weaning procedures in tracheostomized ICU patients after invasive mechanical ventilation: a joint statement by the Intensive Care Physiotherapy Society (SKR) and the French Intensive Care Society (SRLF). Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100045
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Abbawy. The role of the rectus sheath block in modern perioperative care for midline laparotomy: a review of the evidence. Front Anesthesiol 2026;5:1725241
- Vaporidi. Understanding the Control of Breathing to Optimize Patient Ventilator Interactions. Respir Care 2026;epublished March 14th
- Schmidbauer. Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness as a Modifiable Organ Dysfunction? A Narrative Review of Evolving Diagnostic and Therapeutic Concepts. Nutrients 2026;18(5):820
- Gao. Transforming Intracerebral Hemorrhage Care with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2026;16(5):752
- Ruiz. Mechanical Ventilation in Trauma-Induced Respiratory Failure: A Clinical Review. Respir Care 2026;epublished March 13th
- Chatburn. Characteristics of the Five Different Types of Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation. Respir Care 2026;epublished March 14th
- Liori. Heart failure evidence update 2026. Heart Fail Rev 2026;31(1):34
- Botello Jaimes. Precision Oxygen Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit: Matching Oxygen Exposure to Patient Phenotypes. J Pers Med 2026;16:158
- Alshammari. Sleep fragmentation, impaired glymphatic clearance, and long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260042
- De Rosa. Optimal nutritional support is key to liberation from mechanical ventilation. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260049
- Helms. Sex and gender differences in hemostasis in critical illness. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260035
- Juffermans. Distinct venous thrombotic phenotypes exist in the critically ill. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260044
- Meersch-Dini. What new renal biomarkers tell us about renal physiology: Collection: physiology applied to ICU. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100017
- Mauriello. Modulation of the Vasopressin System in Distributive and Cardiogenic Shock: Theoretical Principles and Practical Applications. J Clin Med 2026;15:1953
- Baloi. Perioperative Anesthetic Strategies in Emergent Neurosurgery During Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Trauma Care 2026;6:5
- Bellicini. The theory of hypertensive heart disease and heart failure: revisiting the evidence and pathophysiology. J Hypertens 2026;epublished March 6th
- Sankar. Precision medicine for cerebral haemorrhage: Integrating neuromarkers, therapeutics, and recovery pathways. Brain Hemorrhages 2026;epublished March 9th
- Zhang. Interleukins in community-acquired pneumonia: from biomarkers to precision medicine. Front Immunol 2026;17:1774731
- Kumar. Postoperative complications of coronary artery bypass grafting: a narrative review on pathophysiology, management strategies, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2026;16(1):10
- Arabi. Feeding the injured brain: nutrients, dose, timing, and monitoring. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 9th
- Docherty. Valvular heart failure: evolving pharmacological approaches. Eur Heart J 2026;47(11):1282-1293
Saturday 14th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Glass. Effect of simvastatin on postoperative complications in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation during surgery: the Prevention HARP-2 randomised controlled trial. Thorax 2026;81(4):380-387
- Bhardwaj. Neonatal Extubation Failure Prevention Trial Using Nebulised Epinephrine (NEPTUNE): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Indian Pediatr 2026;epublished March 11th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
Editorials
- Erdoes. No New Green in Wasted Lands: Lessons From the LEVOECMO Trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 19th
- Komorowski. Improving sepsis care with Artificial Intelligence. What would Illich say? Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260261
- Moreno. The customization of general outcome prediction models: a statistical exercise or a necessity? Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260461
Commentaries
- Roordink. What every intensivist should know about low value care. J Crit Care 2026;94:155509
- Bashian. Donation After Circulatory Death Transplant Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty. JAMA 2026;epublished March 9th
- de Oliveira Manoel. Ethical Challenges, Treatment Decisions, and Research Outcomes in Neurocritical Care. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished March 13th
- Rolando. Should We Do an Individual Management of Septic Shock in Neurocritically Ill Patients? A Proposal of a Conceptual Algorithm. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished March 12th
- Marcos-Morales. Personalizing brain perfusion in traumatic brain injury. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260073
- Carrigan. Balanced fluid bolus: Should we prefer balanced crystalloids over “normal” saline? J Perinatol 2026;epublished March 13th
Correspondence
- Frattini. Double defibrillation… synchronous or sequential? A safety issue for defibrillators. Resuscitation 2026;epublished March 9th
- Zijlstra. Vancomycin trough levels: it’s not one-size-fits-all. Crit Care 2026;30:109
- Szarpak. Publication isn’t implementation: AIRWAYS-2 and airway practice change. Resuscitation 2026;epublished March 14th
- Bignami. Frailty Should Inform, Not Dictate, Treatment Decisions in Acute Care. Resuscitation 2026;epublished March 14th
- Karczewska. Post-CPB Vasoplegia: One Label, Multiple Phenotypes – A Minimal Reporting Standard for Interpretable Trials. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 11th
- Kampman. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Use in Cardiac Surgery: A Call for Judicious Application Through the Lens of Patient, Planet, and Profit. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 13th
- Marquis-Gravel. Surgical Risk and Revascularization—An Update. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv 2026;epublished March 12th
- Ortoleva. More Mechanical Support, More Problems: Unpacking Bleeding in ECMO. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 12th
Case Reports
- Kavouridis. Lessons Learned: Earliest Possible Therapeutic Anticoagulation after Cranial Surgery. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished February 23rd
- Kubota. Endovascular treatment for symptomatic vasospasm following traumatic brain injury: illustrative case. Neurosurg Case Lessons 2026;11(10):CASE25943
- Ling. Postoperative adrenal crisis and atrial tachycardia associated with an ectopic ACTH-secreting thymic neuroendocrine tumor: a case report and literature review. BMC Endocr Disord 2026;epublished January 24th
Friday 13th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Faltys. Role of intravenous albumin in fluid de-resuscitation: a critical appraisal in intensive care. Panminerva Med 2026;68(1):33-40
- McIlroy. Association Between Hyperchloremia and Neurological Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review. Healthcare 2026;14:696
- Bellicini. The theory of hypertensive heart disease and heart failure: revisiting the evidence and pathophysiology. J Hypertens 2026;epublished March 6th
- Sankar. Precision medicine for cerebral haemorrhage: Integrating neuromarkers, therapeutics, and recovery pathways. Brain Hemorrhages 2026;epublished March 9th
- Scarcella. Less-Invasive Hemodynamic and Tissue Perfusion Monitoring in Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15:2061
- Zhang. Interleukins in community-acquired pneumonia: from biomarkers to precision medicine. Front Immunol 2026;17:1774731
- Kumar. Postoperative complications of coronary artery bypass grafting: a narrative review on pathophysiology, management strategies, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2026;16(1):10
- Burcar. Updates to perioperative and anesthetic management of the left ventricular assist device patient presenting for noncardiac surgery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished March 11th
- Pak. Bridging evidence and practice: implementation science and bundled care strategies for fluid management in critically ill neonates. Front Med 2026;13:1706165
Thursday 12th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Mattke. Sweep Gas Nitric Oxide During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Children (NECTAR Trial): A Single-Center, Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 11th
- Pan. Sivelestat and Incidence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Cardiovascular Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(3):e260390
- Hu. Effect of Continuous High-Frequency Oscillation Therapy on Lung Aeration in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Impaired Consciousness: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Chest 2026;169(3):665-675
- Tire. McGrath videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for rapid sequence intubation: A multicenter randomized clinical trial. J Clin Anesth 2026;110:112148
- Morone. Exoskeleton-Assisted Therapy Enhances Upper Limb Motor Recovery in Early Subacute Stroke: A Multicenter, Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Stroke 2026;epublished March 12th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Lind. Bicarbonate and Other Buffer Therapies in Acute Metabolic Acidosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2026;70(4):e70212
- Rafiq. Clinical effectiveness of procalcitonin- or C-reactive protein-guided antibiotic discontinuation protocols for adult patients who are critically ill with sepsis: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2026;81(4):556-569
Observational Studies
- Shorr. Diagnostic Performance of Point-of-Care Immunoassay Measurements of Pancreatic Stone Protein for Sepsis Detection in ICU Patients: A Prospective, Multicenter, Biomarker-Blinded Study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished March 4th
- Zaaqoq. Outcomes of Adult Patients With Acute Liver Dysfunction and Chronic Liver Disease Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ASAIO J 2026;epublished March 12th
- Patterson. Expedited transfer to emergency department vs. cardiac catheter laboratory in a cardiac arrest centre for non-ST-elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: ARREST trial as-treated analysis. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;15(1):3-12
Wednesday 11th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Brierley. European Expert Opinion Statement on Paediatric Organ Donation Stresses Best Practice in Parent Communication. Acta Paediatr 2026;epublished March 9th
- Stubbs. Clinical practice guidelines for the care of patients with a chronic subdural haematoma: multidisciplinary recommendations from presentation to recovery. Br J Neurosurg 2026;40(1):94-103
- Napolitano. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of necrotizing soft tissue infection: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery emergency general surgery algorithms work group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished March 6th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Schwann. Cardiogenic Shock and the Role of Critical Care Cardiology: Evidence, Models of Care, and Future Directions. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv 2026;epublished March 10th
- Arriagada. Rehabilitating the diaphragm: an integrated approach to intensive care unit-acquired dysfunction in critical illness: a narrative review. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished March 4th
- Kieswick. Critical care delirium: prevention, identification and management: a narrative review. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished March 11th
- Turbitt. Plan A blocks in regional anaesthesia: a narrative review. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished March 11th
Tuesday 10th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Yang. Current perspectives and updates on transfusion strategies in critically ill anemic patients. Front Med 2026;13:1762664
- Soghier. Transfusing packed red blood cells in critical illness. Chest Crit Care 2026;epublished February 26th
- Tang. Management of Chronic Antihypertensive Medications in the Perioperative Period. Anesthesiol 2026;144(4):967-977
Monday 9th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Li. High-Frequency Oscillation vs Mechanical Ventilation for Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(3):e260268
- Mertens. Awake burr hole craniotomy for chronic subdural hematoma: a phase 2 randomized controlled trial. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 9th
- Gaillard. Prophylactic norepinephrine infusion to reduce severe hypotension during induction of anaesthesia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled single-centre clinical trial. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(3):856-864
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Dion. Prehospital whole blood transfusion in hemorrhagic shock: A systematic review. Transfusion 2026;epublished March 7th
- Extracorporeal Life Support use during Severe Anaphylaxis: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 9th
- Martelli. Oral hygiene management in critically ill patients: prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Front Dent Med 2026;7:1748329
Observational Studies
Sunday 8th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- An. Best Evidence Summary for Postoperative Pain Management in Adult ICU Patients. J Pain Res 2026;19
- Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines for the Allocation of Critical Care Resources to Adults During Crisis-Level Shortages. Crit Care Med 2026;54(3):619-629
- Ponziani. Expert Consensus on the Use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Liver Transplant Setting: Guidance from the Liver Transplant Committee of the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (AISF). Am J Transplant 2026;epublished March 3rd
- Le Borgne. Guidelines for the Initial Assessment of Respiratory Distress in the Emergency Department. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100005
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Biegus. Contemporary Heart Failure Evidence in 2025: A Joint Summary of Key Trials from the European Journal of Heart Failure and ESC Heart Failure. Eur J Heart Fail 2026;epublished January 17th
- Zhong. Mitochondrial regulation of lactylation in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Crit Care 2025;epublished
- Lee. Surfactant therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome: time to revisit? J Appl Physiol 2026;140(1):303-321
- Yang. Branched-chain amino acids and sepsis: from pathological mechanisms to clinical interventions. Nutr Metab 2025;epublished December 27th
- Dou. Heat stroke and the liver: mechanisms of injury and therapeutic strategies. Eur J Med Res 2026;epublished January 13th
- Yelland. When randomisation goes horribly wrong: examples of major failures of randomisation and strategies to avoid them. Trials 2026;27:84
- Yun. Beyond Human Error: Building Intelligent Resilience for Medication Safety in the ICU. Healthcare 2026;14:619
- Vittori. Advantages of Remimazolam in Pediatric Anesthesia: A Narrative Review. Children 2026;13:348
- Silić. Post-Transplant Sepsis After Liver Transplantation: Clinical Characteristics and Therapeutic Challenges. J Clin Med 2026;15:1989
- Rubio-Baines. Use of Human Serum Albumin in Critically Ill Patients: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15:1981
- Mauriello. Modulation of the Vasopressin System in Distributive and Cardiogenic Shock: Theoretical Principles and Practical Applications. J Clin Med 2026;15:1953
- Witkowski. Preeclampsia: Contemporary Concepts in Pathophysiology, Risk Stratification, Prevention and Monitoring. J Clin Med 2026;15:1944
- Lacalle. Role of Coronary Revascularization in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease and Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. J Clin Med 2026;15:1941
- Gagel. Advances in Membrane, Dialyzer Design, and Related Monitoring Technologies for Hemodiafiltration: Translating Bench-Side Innovations to Bedside Applications. J Clin Med 2026;15:1921
- Yokoyama. Acute Heat Exposure-Related Illness: A Unified Emergency Medicine Framework for Hot Baths, Hot Springs, and Saunas—A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15:1910
- Gunasekaran. A Pathophysiological Approach for Early Detection and Prevention of AKI in the NICU. Am J Perinatol 2026;epublished February 27th
- Johnson. Reimagining intensive care unit recovery: The Critical Illness Survivorship Programme for humanising post-intensive care unit care - A discussion paper. Int J Nurs Stud 2026;178:105386
- Saldien. Development of the neuromuscular junction and neuromuscular blocking agents in neonates, infants and children: A narrative review. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;43(4):324-334
- Süffert. Preventing First and Further Decompensation in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease. Liver Int 2026;46(4):e70568
- Ots. Resuscitating children in hemorrhagic shock: Lessons learned from combat. Semin Pediatr Surg 2026;151594
- Gordon. The role of corticosteroids in severe viral pneumonia: lessons from COVID-19 and influenza. Pneumonia 2026;18:6
- Gomes. The ROSE framework for fluid therapy in critically ill pediatric patients. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2026;58(1):20-29
- Elmadhoun. Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury: What’s New in 2025? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(3):1037-1045
- Besnier. Key role of the endothelium in lung ischemia-reperfusion injury: What the clinician needs to know. JHLT Open 2026;epublished January 29th
- Wang. The lung-brain axis: elucidating the mechanisms of pulmonary-driven neurological disorders. J Neuroinflammation 2026;epublished March 3rd
- Agrawal. Role of biomarkers in pediatric sepsis: What evidence says? World J Clin Pediatr 2026;15(1):111999
- Holtestaul. Tiny bodies, big battles: Damage Control resuscitation goes pediatric. Semin Pediatr Surg 2026;151593
- Chen. Paradigm shift: from pulmonary vasodilation to cardiopulmonary dual-track therapy-a comprehensive review of pathophysiology and advances in pulmonary hypertension-associated right heart failure. Respir Res 2026;epublished March 7th
- Cutuli. Clinical applications of oXiris membranes: Targeting inflammation and renal dysfunction in ICU patients. J Intensive Med 2025;epublished
- Cao. A new strategy for inflammatory regulation in sepsis: mechanisms and clinical progress of hemoperfusion techniques in correcting inflammatory homeostasis in sepsis. Eur J Med Res 2026;epublished February 25th
- Miliaraki. Septic Cardiomyopathy: Age-Dependent Physiology and Hemodynamic Aspects-A Narrative Review. Children 2026;13(2):239
- Tetlow. Interhospital Transfer of Critically Ill Cardiac Patients. Crit Care Med 2026;54(3):644-653
- Sławek-Szmyt. Intraprocedural Management of Pulmonary Embolism Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Treatment, and Ventilatory and Cardiac Support. Interv Cardiol 2026;21:e05
- Søreide. Post-hepatectomy liver failure. BJS 2026;113(3):znag004
- Beyond muscle weakness: pathogenesis of sepsis-induced myopathy and its management. Open Med (Wars) 2026;21(1):20251342
- Wang. Progress in the Application of Esketamine During the Perioperative Period. Drug Des Devel Ther 2026;20:579462
- Benghanem. Remote ischemic conditioning in intensive care: From bench to bedside. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100018
- Lam. Kidney disease and heart failure: recent advances and current challenges: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference. Kidney Int 2026;epublished March 6th
- Raoufi. To Do or Not to Do: Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Asian J Neurosurg 2026;21(1):56-62
- Ma. Decoding lung-kidney interactions in sepsis: an integrated view of molecular mechanisms, pathophysiology, and therapeutic interventions. Front Immunol 2026;17:1736900
Saturday 7th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Refardt. A Randomized Trial of Targeted Hyponatremia Correction in Hospitalized Patients. NEJM Evid 2026;5(3)
- Sayedalahl. The efficacy of gabapentin in reducing perioperative opioid requirements in pediatric open-heart surgery: a randomized double-blinded controlled study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished March 6th
- Lam. High-flow nasal oxygen versus face-mask ventilation for rapid sequence induction in non-elective surgical patients: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2026;26(1):149
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Wang. Nutrition care in adults with spinal cord injuries and disorders with pressure injuries: A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines. Clin Nutr 2026;58:106580
- Chua. Effects of Real-Time Automated Clinical Deterioration Alert and Trigger Systems on Clinical Outcomes in Adult General Ward Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(3):557-570
- Liu. Neurostimulation for Dysphagia in Acute and Critical Care: A Systematic Review, Pairwise and Network Meta-Analysis. J Oral Rehabil 2026;epublished March 2nd
- Królicki. Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary vein cannulation for centrally inserted central catheter placement in critically ill patients: systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Crit Care 2026;30:96
Observational Studies
- Winner. Antianaerobic Antibiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(2):314-326
- Lautrette. Impact of Visitation Restrictions in ICU on Psychological Symptoms in Family Members: Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(2):303-314
- Denny. Epidemiology and pharmacological management of new onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill adults: A multicentre observational study. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(1):100162
- Bouras. Influence of multiple trauma on the effect of transfusion strategies in patients with traumatic brain injury: a sub-study of the HEMOTION trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 3rd
- Friedman. Plasma Biomarkers of Brain Injury in Critically Ill Children Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished March 2nd
- Picod. Prognosis of critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury and high circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 3: a post hoc analysis of the AKIKI 2 trial. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 23rd
- De Piero. Conversion From Venovenous to Venoarterial or Hybrid Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Analysis From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry. Crit Care Med 2026;54(3):532-547
- Soares. Contemporary validation of a SAPS 3 customized version in patients admitted to Brazilian and Uruguayan intensive care units: a multicenter cohort study. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260334
- Ong. Accounting for non-adherence to assigned antibiotic treatment duration for bloodstream infection (BALANCE): a post-hoc analysis of a randomised clinical trial. Lancet Infect Dis 2026;3:250-259
Protocols
Editorials
- Bugo. The Sibling Effect: Can Etomidate’s Analogues Offer Better Anesthetic Induction for Cardiac Surgery? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 12th
- Fernandes. The PaO2/FiO2 is a weak predictor of mortality for critically ill patients: limitations of an easy-to-calculate score. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260399
- Kopitkó. Net renal perfusion - an emerging concept during development of AKI in the critically ill. Ren Fail 2026;epublished March 2nd
Commentaries
- Chesnaye. How to interpret the number needed to treat for clinicians. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2026;41(3):437-444
- Schuetz. Proteins in artificial nutrition: toward an individualized and phase-specific prescription. Clin Nutr 2026;58:106577
- da Costa Ribeiro. “One-way” clinical extubation: an alternative to tracheostomy or palliative extubation in patients receiving inappropriate mechanical ventilation? Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260248
- Maia. High-flow nasal cannula in the real world: powerful support, hidden severity. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260012
- Veiga. A critical use of peripherally inserted central catheters in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260237
- Subhash. Beyond filtration: A kidney support therapy framework for interpreting RRT timing evidence. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished March 1st
- Pensier. Postoperative ARDS: distinct etiologies, distinct priorities. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 3rd
Correspondence
- Regaieg. The on-call intensivist: a pilot in the storm. Crit Care 2026;30:102
- Brunia. Signal and meaning after cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2026;epublished March 2nd
- Colombo. Gradual step-up weaning improves liberation in chronically ventilated tracheostomized patients. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260255
- Kenny. Venous waterfall and venous congestion. Intensive Care Med Exp 2026;14:29
- Yang. Methodological considerations in the iloprost for septic shock trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(2):374
- Baptistella. Understanding inpatient–ventilator asynchrony: beyond first-breath classification. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 4th
Case Reports
- Schneider. Multiphasic anaphylaxis in the emergency and intensive care setting. BMJ Case Rep 2026;19(2):e270996
- Alimu. Acute Left Heart Failure Following Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Editorial Comment: The Right-Heart Paradox. JACC Case Rep 2026;31:9
- Yanagisawa. Cobblestone airway from Mycobacterium avium infection. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(2):354-355
- Zhao. Ultrasound visualization of diaphragmatic spasm in persistent singultus. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 3rd
- Lakehal. Acute kidney injury following a forest bike ride. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 2nd
Friday 6th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Cornejo. Protective Ventilation During Controlled and Partial Ventilatory Support in ARDS: Clinical–Physiological Background and Monitoring. J Clin Med 2026;15:1830
- Fisher. Continuous renal replacement therapy in acute liver failure. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):110552
- Scarlatescu. Viscoelastic testing: Transforming hemostasis management in patients in the medical intensive care unit. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113889
- Ometto. Physiotherapy approaches for pain control in patients who are critically ill. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):108062
- Gupta. Critical care in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Common complications and management. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113235
- Sanvitti. Minimizing hospital acquired intensive care unit infections: A focus on prevention. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113252
- Zaidi. Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an intensive care unit setting. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):113515
- Fraioli. MicroRNAs in sepsis: Advances in diagnosis and prognostic monitoring. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):114225
- Qiu. Intracranial pressure management in severe intraventricular hemorrhage: A minireview. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):115169
Thursday 5th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Society of Critical Care Medicine. Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines for the Administration of Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Crit Care Med 2026;54(3):634-643
- Newman. Evidence-based guidelines for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Australia and New Zealand using GRADE methodology series part 1: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) indications and management. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(1):100163
- ESAIC and ESPA. 2025 ESAIC and ESPA Guidelines on neuromuscular block in anaesthetised children: Indications, monitoring and reversal. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;43(4):295-323
Editorials
- Hermann. Update on long-term physical disability after critical illness: the burden of post-intensive care syndrome. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 5th
- Ba. Fibrinolytic insufficiency in sepsis-associated DIC: shift the focus from PAI-1 to plasminogen degradation by NETs. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 4th
- Feyissa. Advancing emergency airway management: Video laryngoscope vs intubating laryngeal mask airway in critical care. World J Crit Care Med 2026;15(1):117127
- Sakusic. Beyond Intravenous Vasopressors in the Intensive Care Unit: The Emerging Role of Droxidopa. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 13th
- Subramaniam. Rethinking functional recovery in older ICU survivors. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished March 3rd
Wednesday 4th
Commentaries
- Li. Rethinking Fluid Resuscitation in Septic Shock: A Phase-Adapted, Endothelium-Sparing Approach to Mitigate Capillary Leak. J Inflamm Res 2026;19:587066
- Diop. Sodium bicarbonate for "metabolic acidosis": an illustration of the Goodhart's law. J Intensive Care 2026;14(1):23
- Henry. Medication Effects on Heart Rate Variability in Critical Illness: The Overlooked Confounder. Crit Care Explor 2026;8(3):e1386
- Bergmann. LVAD-mediated Unloading and Circulatory Support as a Potential Regenerative Strategy in Advanced Heart Failure. J Card Fail 2026;epublished March 2nd
- Castro Neira. The origins of critical care: the legacy of the Vietnam war in emergency medicine. Emergencias 2025;37:471-473
- Thevathasan. From Arrest to Recovery: The 2025 ERC Guidelines Redefine the Chain of Survival. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2025;epublished December 20th
Tuesday 3rd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Jonna. Comparison of Intraoperative Fluid by Goal-Directed and Conventional Fluid Administration in Patients Undergoing Early Decompressive Craniectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Asian J Neurosurg 2026;epublished February 27th
- Añón. Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Monitoring During Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial. The FIBERTRACH Randomized Clinical Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished February 26th
- Sezavar. Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients: a randomized clinical trial. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished March 4th
Observational Studies
- Denny. Epidemiology and pharmacological management of new onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill adults: A multicentre observational study. Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(1):100162
- Bouras. Influence of multiple trauma on the effect of transfusion strategies in patients with traumatic brain injury: a sub-study of the HEMOTION trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished
- Friedman. Plasma Biomarkers of Brain Injury in Critically Ill Children Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JAMA Pediatr 2026;epublished March 2nd
- Picod. Prognosis of critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury and high circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 3: a post hoc analysis of the AKIKI 2 trial. Crit Care 2026;epublished March 23rd
Monday 2nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Boulos. Rapid Sequence Intubation in High-Risk Patients: What Clinicians and Researchers Must Know – A Narrative Review. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;45(4):101764
- Hagiwara. Optimizing infection management after cardiac arrest: addressing diagnostic uncertainty and therapeutic dilemmas—a narrative review. J Intensive Care 2026;14:20
- Abrard. Microcirculation in Anaesthesia: What Every Anaesthesiologist Should Know? Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;45(3):101654
- Burns. Prehospital transfusion strategies in haemorrhagic shock. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:37
- Farrokh. Pharmacologic and toxicologic confounders in brain death determination: a multidisciplinary guide. Crit Care 2026;30:77
February
Sunday March 1st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Chiumello. Comparison of two different recruitment maneuver patterns in ARDS patients. ICMx 2026;14:18
- Dillenbeck. On-scene selective brain cooling in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest: pilot results from the PRINCESS2 randomised trial. Crit Care 2026;30:93
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
- Neyra. Hypophosphatemia During Kidney Replacement Therapy and Ventilator-Free Days: A Post-Hoc Analysis of the STARRT-AKI Trial. Am J Kidney Dis 2026;epublished February 26th
- Levy. Early mechanical reperfusion in high-risk pulmonary embolism supported by V-A ECMO: a multicenter international cohort study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 23rd
- Aissaoui. The reliability of the plethysmographic perfusion index for detecting fluid responsiveness in critically ill patients. J Intensive Med 2026;6(1):34-41
Protocols
Guidelines & Position Statements
- von Lilienfeld-Toal. Community-acquired respiratory virus infections in patients with haematological malignancies or undergoing haematopoietic cell transplantation: updated recommendations from the 10th European Conference on Infections in Leukaemia. Lancet Infect Dis 2026;26(3):e193-e206
- Vest. Malnutrition and Cachexia in Inpatients With Acute Cardiac Conditions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;epublished February 24th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Shah. The Effect of Traumatic Brain Injury on the Gastrointestinal System: A Comprehensive Review. Brain Sci 2026;16:254
- Niriella. Liver involvement in dengue virus infection: a narrative review. J Clin Virol Plus 2026;epublished February 24th
- Munteanu. Viscoelastic Testing for Coagulation Management in Vascular Surgery—A Narrative Review. Health Sci Rep 2026;9(2):e71836
- Ferriero. Host-pathogen interaction in community-acquired pneumonia: a focus on the immune response. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2026;16:1731074
- Merola. Patient Self-Inflicted Lung Injury in ARDS: From Physiological Concept to Clinical Syndrome. J Clin Med 2026;15(4):1412
- Martino. Kidney-Lung Crosstalk in Acute Nephrologic Involvement: Mechanisms, Complement Activation, and Implications for Multiorgan Dysfunction. Life 2026;16(2):276
- Moraes. Advances in Imaging and Physiology-Guided Personalized Care in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Medicina (Kaunas) 2026;62(2):420
- CVIT expert consensus document on primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in 2026. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2026;epublished February 26th
- Bishev. Infective Endocarditis and Complications; Surgical Indications and Management: An Integrative Review. J Pers Med 2026;16(2):103
- Soriano Puig. Biomarker-guided use of corticosteroids in pneumonia. Pneumonia (Nathan) 2026;18(1):4
- Montesinos. Biomarkers in Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Infections: Where Do We Stand? J Fungi 2026;12:104
- Di. A potential bundle for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the emergency department: A narrative review. J Int Med Res 2026;54(2)
- Florens. Time To Inject Some Contrast into the Nephrotoxicity Debate. Kidney360 2026;7(2):445-449
- Munteanu. In-Stent Restenosis Pathophysiology and Risk Factors: A Comprehensive Review. Medicina (Kaunas) 2026;62(2):345
- Nenadic. The Role of Biomarkers in Personalized Anesthesia: From Physiological Parameters to Molecular Diagnostics. Biomedicines 2026;14(2):300
- Weißmüller. Modes of (Inter)Actions of Polyvalent Immunoglobulins: Nonclinical and Clinical Research in Severe Bacterial Infections. Biomedicines 2026;14(2):399
- Mihali. Extracorporeal Cytokine Adsorption in Acute Cardiovascular Care: Pathophysiological Insights and Clinical Perspectives. Biomedicines 2026;14(2):360
- Yumoto. Targeting the Gut in Sepsis: Therapeutic Potential of Medical Gases. Biomolecules 2026;16(2):199
- Talapaneni. Contemporary Mechanical Support Devices for Temporary and Long-Term Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2026;13(2):177
- Miliaraki. Septic Cardiomyopathy: Age-Dependent Physiology and Hemodynamic Aspects—A Narrative Review. Children (Basel) 2026;13(2):239
- Braga. Advances and Challenges in Obstetric Intensive Care Medicine. J Clin Med 2026;15(4):1487
- Salmanton-García. Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris): resistant, long lasting, and everywhere. Clin Microbiol Infect 2026;32(3):374-381
- de Gaay Fortman. Dynamics of the gut and lung microbiota in severe infections: from observational studies to therapeutic strategies. Clin Microbiol Infect 2026;epublished February 24th
- Pagnesi. Interplay between medical and interventional therapies in valvular heart disease and heart failure: an expert opinion paper. ESC Heart Fail 2026;13(1)
- Abdulaziz. Antimicrobial stewardship during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: challenges and new perspectives. Clin Microbiol Infect 2026;epublished February 25th
- Asis. Severe community-acquired pneumonia: an integral approach. J Intensive Care 2026;14:21
- Guo. Ultrasound of the inferior vena cava for fluid therapy decisions: Strengths, limitations, and an integrated approach. J Int Med Res 2026;54(2)
- Meyer. Neonatal and Pediatric Transport: A Contemporary Review. Children (Basel) 2026;13(2):175
- Bignami. Artificial intelligence in trauma care: applications, ethical challenges, and pathways toward responsible integration. Curr Opin Anesthesiol 2026;39(2):174-182
- Spadaccio. Management of Liver Cirrhosis in Percutaneous and Surgical Cardiac Interventions. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;epublished February 24th
- Drum. Does This Patient Have Volume Overload? The Rational Clinical Examination. JAMA 2026;epublished February 23rd
- Nauck. Glucagon-like receptor agonists and next-generation incretin-based medications: metabolic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits. Lancet 2026;407(10531):892-908
- Bahit. Cardiovascular adverse effects of common non-oncologic medications: from mechanisms to clinical management. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother 2026;12(2):118-134
Commentaries
- Citerio. Going with the flow: lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: indications, safety, and practical considerations. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 25th
- Melo. Ultrafiltration in the critically ill patient: a framework for personalized care. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 24th
Correspondence
Case Reports
- Kano. Survival from cardiac arrest at a core temperature of 14.0 °C on hospital arrival caused by cold exposure hypothermia treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a case report. Resusc Plus 2026;28:101265
- Leeds. Electrical Impedance Tomography Guided Single Lung Ventilation in a Pediatric Patient with ARDS. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 23rd
Saturday 28th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Singer. Sepsis. Lancet 2026;epublished February 26th
- Slobod. Right Ventricular Hemodynamics in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Monitoring and Implications for Clinical Management. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(1):45-58
- Castro. Critical closing pressure in the circulation: Understanding the vascular waterfall phenomenon. J Crit Care 2026;93:155485
- Braga. Advances and Challenges in Obstetric Intensive Care Medicine. J Clin Med 2026;15(4):1487
- Quach. Enhancing Unplanned Extubation Prevention Practices: The Respiratory Therapist Champion. Respir Care 2026;epublished February 17th
- Korovina. Cough and Airway Responses to Direct and Indirect Challenges: An Integrative Review. Respir Care 2026;epublished January 22nd
Pre-Clinical
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- DESIGNATION Investigators. Intraoperative Driving Pressure–Guided High PEEP vs Standard Low PEEP for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications. JAMA 2025;335(8):693-702
- Michaux. Early mobilization with or without cycloergometry in patients with septic shock in Intensive Care Unit: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100034
- Kim. Critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency after acute brain hemorrhage surgery: a prospective cohort study with a randomized trial of hydrocortisone. Crit Care 2026;epublished February 24th
- Summers. Increasing protein dose does not further augment muscle protein synthesis in critical illness: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;epublished February 24th
- Sramko. Landiolol for rate control in decompensated heart failure due to atrial fibrillation - the LARISA trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished February 27th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Zhu. Effect of levosimendan treatment in cardiac surgery: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;12:1673410
- Amato. Evidence on Measures for the Prevention of Pressure Injuries in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Prone Positioning: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2026;14(4):443
- Lim. Prevalence and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished February 27th
Observational Studies
- Huang. Severe Splenic Injuries in Patients With Multiple Trauma. JAMA Surg 2026;epublished February 25th
- Beiriger. Emergency Medical Individual Clinician Volume and Mortality in Trauma Patients. JAMA Surg 2026;epublished February 18th
- Spottiswoode. Host–Microbe Multiomic Profiling Predicts Mortality in Sepsis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(1):95-104
- Landon i. Association of duration of amino acids infusion and renal protection: a secondary analysis of the PROTECTION trial. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished February 24th
- Ragusa. Can Infections Drive Frailty? Insights from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2026;epublished February 25th
- Husain. Changes in Organ Donation After Circulatory Death in the United States. JAMA 2026;epublished February 26th
- Ferrer. The international, prospective COSMOS (CytOSorb® TreatMent Of Critically Ill PatientS) Registry: results from the first 300 patients. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished February 25th
- Huppert. Relationship between Cortical Electrical Responsiveness and Changes in Regional Cerebral Oxygenation (rSO2) and Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Prolonged Cardiac Arrest: A Multi-Center Observational Study. Resuscitation 2026;111031
- Li. Inotrope selection in mixed cardiogenic shock with sepsis: a comparative analysis between milrinone and dobutamine. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2026;23:252-260
Protocols
- Coudroy. Careful ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome: the protocol of the CAVIARDS international multicentre randomised basket trial. BMJ Open 2026;16:e115775
- Showler. A pilot, parallel-group, blinded, placebo-controlled, randomiseD, pRagmatic clinical trial investigating the Effect of temazepAM on objective and subjective measures of sleep in critically ill patients (the DREAM trial). Crit Care Resusc 2026;28(1):100169
- Orzol. Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Not Routinely Measuring Gastric Residual Volume to Guide Enteral Feeding Versus Routine Measurement in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Children (GASTRIC-PICU). Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished February 26th
Friday 27th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Hasson. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of nontraumatic esophageal perforations: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Work Group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(3):366-370
- Picetti. The Management of Severe Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury in Pregnancy: A Joint Consensus Statement from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). Brain Spine 2026;epublished February 19th
- Jones. Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(1):24-44
- CVIT expert consensus document on primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in 2026. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2026;epublished February 26th
- De Cassai. Responsible use of large language models in manuscript authorship, peer review, and editorial processes: a Delphi consensus among editors-in-chief of anaesthesia and pain medicine journals (RULE-AP). Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished February 25th
- Berger-Estilita. Consensus document on electroencephalography education in anaesthesiology: defining learning outcomes: A modified four-round Delphi study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;epublished February 19th
Thursday 26th
Editorials
- Rognes. Early transfusion strategies in haemorrhagic shock. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:46
- Guinot. A plea for better understanding and appropriate use of dynamic arterial elastance: Lessons from negative results of randomised studies. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2026;43(3):199-201
Correspondence
Wednesday 25th
Correspondence
- Prakash. Early norepinephrine in septic shock: are we treating physiology or system efficiency? Crit Care 2026;30:95
- Dexheimer Neto. Revisiting subclavian access in the ultrasound era: are we comparing sites or techniques? Crit Care 2026;30:98
- Monteiro. Short stature is an independent risk factor for ventilatory inefficiency and higher mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;212(1):161-164
Tuesday 24th
Case Reports
- Al Mubaid. Pericardial Decompression Syndrome After Large-Volume Pericardiocentesis in Systemic Sclerosis. JACC Case Rep 2026;epublished February 24th
- Eglė. Case report: ST-elevation myocardial infarction complications. How far will you go? Future Cardiol 2025;21(4):217-221
- Kashkari. A Young Man with Hematuria, Proteinuria, and Acute Kidney Injury Following an Upper Respiratory Infection. Kidney360 2026;7(2):453-455
- Peng. Acute Neurological and Respiratory Complications Induced by Wasp Stings: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep 2026;27:e950261
Monday 23rd
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Hasson. Evidence-based, cost-effective management of nontraumatic esophageal perforations: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Work Group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(3):366-370
- Picetti. The Management of Severe Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury in Pregnancy: A Joint Consensus Statement from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). Brain Spine 2026;epublished February 19th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Ghneim. Management of older adult emergency general surgery patients in the intensive care unit: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(3):349-358
- Schubl. Intrathoracic surgical stabilization of rib fractures: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(3):359-365
- Tetaj. Short-Term Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Coronary Syndrome with Cardiogenic Shock: Which Device to Choose? J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2026;13:99
- Cantey. The Angel in the Marble: Antibiotic Duration in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Antibiotics 2026;15:228
- Mogianos. The role of intraoperative real-time nociceptive monitoring in individualised anaesthesia and analgesia and where to head next; A narrative review. J Clin Anesth 2026;epublished February 21st
Sunday 22nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Campbell. Advances in the postoperative care of the liver transplant recipient. Curr Opin Crit Care 2026;epublished February 9th
- Samuels. Cardiogenic shock: a state-of-the-art review. Am J Cardiol 2026;epublished February 16th
- Alexander. Terlipressin in paediatric hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI). Pediatr Nephrol 2026;epublished February 19th
- Harvanová. Treatment of bronchial asthma – a simplified overview. Lung India 2026;43(2):191-196
- Raghavan. Estrogen as a therapeutic agent: targeting endotheliopathy and coagulopathy in trauma. Transfusion 2026;epublished February 17th
- Li. Precision medicine in sepsis: reappraising glucocorticoid therapy through the lens of molecular endotypes. Inflamm Res 2026;75:38
- Song. My approach to respiratory sepsis: pulmonary. Breathe 2026;22(1):250034
- Filomia. Vasopressin in cardiogenic shock: pathophysiology, clinical evidence, and therapeutic perspectives. ESC Heart Fail 2026;epublished February 13th
- Tun. HFpEF beyond the heart: exploring the heart-liver-pancreas axis. ESC Heart Fail 2026;epublished January 30th
- Sarlabous. Automated detection of ventilator asynchronies: a clinical and technological perspective. Respir Care 2026;epublished February 19th
- Coluzzi. Pain management in frail patients according to ERAS philosophy, key concepts and pitfalls. Minerva Anestesiol 2026;92(1-2):91-101
- Vlachou. Acute respiratory distress syndrome in trauma patients—treatment interventions and risks. Injury 2026;57(4):113113
- Bapu. Uvular injury: a narrative review. Saudi J Anaesth 2026;20(1):174-187
- Sertaridou. Bimodal distribution of trauma-related acute kidney injury (TrAKI): a clinical review. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(1):5-19
- Ward. Evidence-based fluid resuscitation of the septic HFpEF patient: a narrative review of the literature. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(1):20-27
- Go. Pulmonary function tests in the neonatal intensive care unit and beyond: a clinical review. J Perinatol 2026;46:155-166
- Lins e Mello. Practical acute kidney injury care: embedding the UK Kidney Association Summit recommendations across hospital settings. Br J Hosp Med 2026;87(2):50919
Saturday 21st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Glinsky. Safety and efficacy of intensive task-specific training in people with recent spinal cord injury: a phase 3, pragmatic, randomised, assessor-blinded, superiority trial. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(3):234-244
- Sakr. Albumin replacement therapy in septic shock: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(2):e2559297
- de Baat. Effect of systemic hydrocortisone in ventilated infants born preterm: mortality and 5.5-year neurodevelopmental outcomes of a randomized clinical trial. J Pediatr 2026;290:114954
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- O'Keefe. Prolonged versus intermittent beta-lactam antibiotic infusions in paediatric critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Paediatr Child Health 2026;62(2):160-170
- Frusteri. Effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of intracranial infections following penetrating traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2026;49(1):232
- Couper. Intraosseous and intravenous vascular access during adult cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Resuscitation 2026;epublished February 20th
- Mallmann. Effect of norepinephrine versus vasopressin weaning on incidence of hypotension in septic shock patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260197
- Singh. Respiratory support during endotracheal intubation to improve intubation success in neonates. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2026;2(2):CD016332
Observational Studies
- Barrovecchio. Predictors of brain death after hanging-induced cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2026;epublished February 19th
- Herbel. Presentation and prognosis of cryptococcosis requiring intensive care unit admission in France: the CRYPTO-ICU study. Clin Infect Dis 2026;epublished February 18th
- Ceelen. Clinical profiles and prognostic impact of residual intravascular and tissue congestion in acute heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail 2025;27(12):3123-3133
- Rakisheva. Congestion in acute heart failure: a moving target in transition. Eur J Heart Fail 2026;epublished February 26th
- Peake. The relationship between obesity, calorie delivery and mortality in the critically ill: a post hoc analysis of the Augmented versus Routine Approach to Giving Energy Trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2026;epublished February 16th
- de la Cruz. Critical organ dysfunction in newborns with gastroschisis. Am J Perinatol 2026;43(4):561-568
- Yeretsian. A core outcome set and reporting checklist for research on critically ill obstetric patients: an international consensus study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2026;epublished January 28th
Protocols
Guidelines & Position Statements
- 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN guideline for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2026;epublished February 19th
- Zeng. Management of pulmonary thromboembolism in children: an evidence-based expert consensus. World J Pediatr 2026;epublished February 20th
- Arabi. Saudi guideline for mechanical ventilation in adults. Saudi J Med Med Sci 2026;14(Suppl 1):S7-S35
- National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Australian clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes 2025. Med J Aust 2026;epublished February 15th
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Friday 20th
Editorials
- Saugel. Describing hemodynamic states: a plea for systematic terminology. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished February 21st
- Bignami. From promising prototypes to “instructions for use”: embedding LLMs safely in perioperative and intensive care. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished February 4th
- Schupp. Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: a tool, not the treatment. Expert Rev Med Devices 2026;epublished February 18th
- Turpin. The 2025 CAP controversy: why guideline methodology matters for clinical decision-making. Ann Pharmacother 2026;epublished February 19th
- De Backer. European Society of Intensive Care Medicine clinical practice guideline on fluid therapy in adult critically ill patients: a path toward improved patient management. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished February 17th
Commentaries
- Ueno. Culture, ethics and clinical practice for intensivists managing end of life care: an Australian perspective. J Intensive Care 2026;14:19
- Liu. Reinforcement learning recommends early vasopressin in septic shock: implications of the OVISS study. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished February 19th
Thursday 19th
Correspondence
- Hung. Transesophageal echocardiography during cardiac arrest: integrating emerging prehospital evidence with practical boundaries for clinical application. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6(1):35
- Alcock. Deferred consent in emergency neurocritical research: experience from two prospective cohorts. Crit Care 2026;30:91
- Heldeweg. Effective buffers in intravenous solutions: reconciling the acid–base effects of organic anions. Crit Care 2026;30:90
- Pham. Echinocandins and coagulation dysfunction events. Thromb J 2026;24(1):1
Case Reports
- Stafford. Critical intestinal perforations in pediatric immunocompromised patients: a case-based review. Pediatr Rep 2026;18:30
- Wu. Osmotic demyelination syndrome after liver transplantation: a case report and an updated review. Saudi J Anaesth 2026;20(1):207-210
- Hajji. Left ventricular perforation following Impella CP placement in a resuscitated STEMI patient with cardiogenic shock: a rare complication and case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2026;10(2):ytag050
- Suciu. Right ventricular failure after LVAD support: a challenging case of bridge to heart transplantation in end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(1):102-109
- Xu. Zero anticoagulation, zero thrombolysis: successful management of massive pulmonary embolism following hemorrhagic transformation of acute ischemic stroke: a case report. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;13:1747104
- Gligor. Warburg effect in B-cell lymphoma: a case report and proposed management plan. J Crit Care Med 2026;12(1):135-140
Wednesday 18th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Bridging practice and evidence: insights from the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Saudi Critical Care Society Guidelines on trauma-related VTE. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;epublished January 26th
- Hiemstra. Challenges and Recommendations for Integrating Circadian Medicine in Critical Care: A Roadmap. Chest 2025;epublished December 20th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Tavoulareas. Efficacy of anakinra in reducing progression to organ dysfunction in patients with pneumonia (INSPIRE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase IIa trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur 2026;62:101573
- Hovgaard. Individualized Perioperative Blood Pressure and Fluid Therapy in Esophagectomy: A Prospective, Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesthesiology 2026;epublished February 16th
- Huo. Impact of renal vein doppler ultrasound-guided CVP titration in sepsis: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 24th
- Lemyze. Ventilator settings for fiberoptic bronchoscopy during mechanical ventilation: a randomized adjudicator-blinded controlled trial VentSetFib. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 27th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Da Costa. Decompressive craniectomy for spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Sci 2026;70(1):56-65
- Dominari. Neurological Outcomes and the Role of Timing in the Surgical Management of Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture and Dislocation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurosurgery 2026;98(3):484-496
- Alzmmam. Continuous ketamine infusion for surgical patients in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with GRADE assessment. Crit Care 2026;epublished
- Rinaldi. Tracheal intubation in adult patients with anticipated difficult airway: Hyperangulated versus Macintosh blade videolaryngoscopy: a comprehensive systematic review. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2026;epublished February 6th
Observational Studies
- Takahashi. Causal effects of serum testosterone on septic shock mortality: a Mendelian randomization study. Crit Care 2026;30:84
- Morin. Passive leg raising and microvascular skin blood flow to predict peripheral tissue perfusion fluid responsiveness. Crit Care 2026;30:80
- Choi. Mental health sequelae and management in survivors of cardiogenic shock: a nationwide population-based study. Crit Care 2026;30:79
- Ko. Time-to-vasopressors and clinical outcome by level of diastolic blood pressure and pulse pressure in patients with septic shock: a retrospective analysis of prospective multicenter cohort study. Crit Care 2026;30:88
Protocols
- Meyhoff. Albumin for Adult ICU Patients With Shock: Protocol for the INCEPT-Albumin Platform Trial Domain. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2026;70(3):e70203
- Mentzelopoulos. Enhancing palliative care in intensive care units: protocol of EPIC, a controlled, cluster-randomised, non-blinded stepped-wedge design trial with crossover phase. BMJ Open 2026;16(2):e108168
- Leslie. Sugammadex, neostigmine, and postoperative pulmonary complications: protocol of the SNaPP multicentre randomised controlled trial. BJA Open 2026;17:100531
- Luo. Early Methylene Blue for Mortality Reduction in High-Dose VasoPREssor-Dependent Septic Shock (EMPRESS): protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;epublished January 24th
Tuesday 17th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Joosten. Intraoperative blood pressure management in noncardiac surgery: a narrative review based on current evidence. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 17th
- Rove. Delirium postcardiac surgery: etiologies and potential mitigation strategies. Curr Opin Anesthesiol 2026;39(1):59-65
- Mackintosh. Persistent air leak in the critically ill. BJA Education 2026;26(3):101-110
- Peña-López. What every intensivist should know about extracorporeal CO₂ removal in ARDS. J Crit Care 2026;93:155475
- Haydon. Proportionality and the process of decision-making around ICU admission: A narrative review of the ethical complexities of navigating from “can” to “ought”. J Crit Care 2026;93:155434
- Denorme. Targeting platelets in ischemic stroke: Balancing on a tightrope. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2026;epublished February 12th
Commentaries
- Sekhon. Hyperoxaemia in acute brain injured patients: too much of a good thing?. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 17th
- Robba. Ups and downs of cerebral autoregulation in the intensive care unit: why should we care?. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 17th
- Fage. Vasopressor use in septic shock: separating evidence, practice, and future directions. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 17th
Editorials
Monday 16th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Jolly. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to prevent intracranial pressure surges during endotracheal suctioning in acute brain injury: a narrative review. BMC Anesthesiol 2026;26:104
- Zhou. Local management of pleural infection: a narrative review. Eur J Med Res 2026;epublished January 3rd
Sunday 15th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Franz. Automatic versus manual control of oxygen and neonatal clinical outcomes in extremely preterm infants: a multicentre, parallel-group, randomised, controlled, superiority trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 2026;10(3):179-188
- Bashni. Effect of Neostigmine on Attenuation of Proinflammatory Cytokines When Given as an Adjuvant Therapy in Septic Shock: A Randomized Control Trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished February 12th
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Drugeon. Chlorhexidine vs Povidone-Iodine and Incidence of Catheter-Related Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(2):e2558954
- Liu. Comparative efficacy of levosimendan and dobutamine in sepsis-related cardiac impairment: a meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2026;82(3):78
- Berry. Impella in Cardiogenic Shock: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Crit Pathw Cardiol 2026;epublished January 30th
- Sun. Hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone for treatment of adults with septic shock: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review. Front Med 2026;13:1755626
- Zhu. Effect of levosimendan treatment in cardiac surgery: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;12:1673410
Observational Studies
- Vanhorebeek. Hypophosphatemia as a biomarker of metabolic intolerance to enhanced nutrition in the PICU: a secondary analysis of the PEPaNIC RCT. Crit Care 2026;30:74
- Nelson. Survival effect of prehospital emergency anaesthesia with intubation in risk-stratified patients with major trauma: a causal modelling study. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished February 11th
- Choi. Cerebral blood flow estimation using NIRS in cardiac arrest patients: correlation with ROSC outcomes. Resuscitation 2026;220:110997
- Elhadad. Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction With Cardiogenic Shock. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2026;19(3)
- Lo Piccolo. Outcomes of severe mpox admitted to intensive care units at two large New York City health systems, 2022-2024. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished February 2nd
Protocols
Guidelines & Position Studies
- Molenaar. Consensus on identifying and ranking ventilator asynchronies in invasively ventilated ICU patients: a modified Delphi study (SYNAPsE). Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 13th
- Dennis. Recommendations in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Post Resuscitation Care Via An International, Modified Delphi Approach. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;epublished February 12th
- Rüggeberg. Peri-operative fasting in adults: an international, multidisciplinary consensus statement. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished February 9th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Healy. Use of lorazepam for analgosedation during mechanical ventilation in pediatric intensive care. Front Med 2025;12:1600671
- Arora. Use of acetazolamide in volume overload: start at the beginning. Clin Kidney J 2025;19(2):sfaf379
- Misseri. Strategies for a Rational Use of Opioids in Critical Care Settings. J Clin Med 2026;15(3):1039
- Sung. Frailty assessment in perioperative geriatric patients: a narrative review. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2026;21(1):51-66
- Deng. Bedside detection and monitoring of pulmonary embolism using electrical impedance tomography. Front Physiol 2026;16:1729553
- Robba. Non-invasive ICP monitoring when invasive systems are available in the care of acute brain injured patients: a clinical approach. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6(1):27
- Krajewska. Factor XII—A New Therapeutic Target? A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2026;27:1331
- Rauseo. Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Current Strategies, Monitoring Innovations, and Future Perspectives. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 11th
- Huang. Strategies for Preventing Nosocomial Influenza in Acute-Care Hospitals: A Narrative Review. Medicina 2026;62:344
- Bergmann. Tissue Pharmacokinetics of Antifungal Drugs: A Review. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2026;107743
- Silva. Sepsis modelling: current approaches and organ-on-chip perspectives. EBioMedicine 2026;125:106120
- Merola. Physiology-guided personalized mechanical ventilation to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury. Front Med 2026;13:1764151
- Serova. Microcirculation Monitoring in Septic Shock: Focused Review. Medicina 2026;62:346
- Chen. Postoperative neurocognitive disorder: migration and crosstalk of inflammation in the peripheral and central nervous system. Perioper Med 2026;epublished February 14th
- Zou. Summary of the best evidence for early rehabilitation in ICU patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy. Front Med (Lausanne) 2026;13:1730618
- Abdul-Rahman. The emergence of Clade IIb and Ib mpox viruses: a state-of-the-art review. Ann Med Surg 2026;88(2):1495-1510
- Uemura. Differences in International Recommendations for Piperacillin Dosing: A Japanese Perspective. JMA J 2026;9(1):366-368
Editorials
- Bugo. The Sibling Effect: Can Etomidate’s Analogues Offer Better Anaesthetic Induction for Cardiac Surgery? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 12th
- O'Carroll. Navigating the medicolegal landscape of artificial intelligence in anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished February 11th
- Chu. Strategies to enhance the likelihood of detecting true effects in randomised controlled trials. Anaesth Intensive Care 2026;epublished February 28th
- Jonik. Delirium after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – where we are now and setting goals for where we could go next? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 8th
Correspondence
Case Reports
Saturday 14th
Commentaries
- Castro. Critical care in hematologic emergencies. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 13th
- Mac Sweeney. The challenge of staying up-to-date in critical care. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260344
- Sweeney. Corticosteroids and community-acquired pneumonia: Africa deserves an explanatory trial. Crit Care 2026;30:70
- Zarbock. The Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System in Cardiac Surgery and Angiotensin II Therapy for Vasoplegia. Anesth Analg 2026;142(3):494-500
- Green. Vasopressor Strategy in Pediatric Sepsis: A Clinical Pharmacology Perspective. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2026;31(1):112-114
- Pessoa dos Santos. Why have extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal clinical trials failed?. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260266
- Lopes. Federated analysis for critical care: opportunities and challenges for research. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260263
- Guerreiro. What’s the best strategy for biomarker-guided antibiotic therapy in sepsis?. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260340
- Paiva. Five things the intensivist cannot forget in the management of invasive candidiasis. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260217
- Deliberato. Why do intensive care units in countries without board-certified clinical informatics specialists risk falling behind in the Artificial Intelligence era?. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260314
Editorials
- Husain-Syed. The creatinine conundrum in heart failure: rethinking AKI definitions. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 13th
- Gist. Small patients, big gaps: why adult CRRT timing evidence does not translate to children. Crit Care 2026;30:72
- Sakusic. Beyond Intravenous Vasopressors in the ICU: The Emerging Role of Droxidopa. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished February 13th
- Carenzo. Pain first: rethinking early analgesia in emergency trauma care. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:35
Friday 13th
Correspondence
- Wang. Modified Cuff Leak Test in the Prediction of Reintubation Risk: Mind the Tube and Timing of the Test. Chest 2026;169(2):e73-e74
- Yang. Neuroendocrine responses to hemorrhagic shock in severe trauma: unraveling controversies and therapeutic implications. Crit Care 2026;30(1):83
- Uchino. Revisiting the simplicity of SOFA-2: a pragmatic assessment of implementability. Crit Care 2026;30:82
- Lee. Optimal time window for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest. Crit Care 2026;30:81
- Besnard. Association of VA-ECMO support and long-term quality of life after post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: experience from a prospective cohort. Crit Care 2026;30:75
- Takemura. Does epinephrine harm patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with refractory shockable rhythm?. Crit Care 2026;30:73
- Liu. Burden of sepsis in China: a systematic analysis from 1990 to 2021. Crit Care 2026;30:71
- Ayasse. Utility of continuous EEG monitoring in postanoxic coma: finding the right balance. Crit Care 2026;30:68
Thursday 12th
Case Reports
- Fernandes. A 64-Year-Old Man With Ocular Albinism, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Clubbing. Chest 2026;169(2):e45-e49
- Mitchell. A 36-Year-Old Man With Hemoptysis and Fevers. Chest 2026;169(2):e51-e54
- Srikajon. A 62-Year-Old Man With Severe Daytime Sleepiness After Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Chest 2026;169(2):e55-e60
- Gunasegaren. Differentiating Acute Pulmonary Edema and Asthma With the Lung Curtain Swing vs Time Graph: A Novel Application of Anatomical M-Mode Evaluation of Lung Swing. Chest 2026;169(2):e61-e66
- Admire. Right Atrial Mass in a 63-Year-Old Woman. Chest 2026;169(2):e67-e71
Wednesday 11th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Huang. Device-Assisted vs Standard Valsalva Maneuver for Terminating Supraventricular Tachycardia. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol 2026;epublished February 11th
- Becker. Individualized Flow-controlled versus Pressure-controlled Ventilation in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesthesiology 2026;144(3):582-596
- Arora. Nitric Oxide to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Preexisting Endothelial Dysfunction Requiring Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesthesiology 2026;144(3):652-665
- Hu. Endovascular vs Medical Treatment of Basilar Artery Occlusion: 3-Year Outcomes of the ATTENTION Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol 2026;83(2):107-114
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
Observational Studies
- Savitch. Delayed Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leak and Failure to Rescue After Colon Resection. JAMA Surg 2026;epublished February 11th
- Gould. Conservative versus liberal oxygenation targets in critically ill children: the Oxy-PICU RCT. Health Technol Assess 2026;30(13):1-20
Editorials
- Badenes. Rethinking extubation readiness in the neurocritical patient: from respiratory load to airway protection. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 9th
- Giamarellos-Bourboulis. Endotype trajectories: better understanding for better sepsis management. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 9th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Tuesday 10th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Palmesino. Refractory septic shock: our updated pragmatic approach. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:21
- Cipulli. Dead space in critical care: a practical approach with clinical scenarios. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:20
- Köner. Base excess and beyond: evolving concepts in acid-base analysis. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2026;54(1):9-14
- Lauretta. Fluid-therapy for brain surgery: a narrative review. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2026;54(1):3-8
- Pereira. An overview of beriberi. Med Princ Pract 2025;35(1):18-24
- Cinconze. Type 2 myocardial infarction: navigating diagnostic pathways and therapeutic crossroads between invasive and conservative strategies. J Clin Med 2026;15(3):1279
- Paternò. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders: a narrative review of pathophysiology, prevention, and management strategies. J Clin Med 2026;15(3):1253
- Giangregorio. Assessing venous congestion in heart failure: a review of splanchnic, cardiac, and pulmonary ultrasound: part 2: contrast-enhanced ultrasound and shear wave. J Clin Med 2026;15(3):1111
Monday 9th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Hohmann. Clinical Guideline for Treating Acute Respiratory Insufficiency with Invasive Ventilation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Updated Evidence- Based Recommendations for Choosing Modes and Setting Parameters of Mechanical Ventilation. Respiration 2025;epublished December 11th
- Recommendations for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Adults: A Contextualized Clinical Practice Guideline From the Saudi Critical Care Society and the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Endorsed by the Kuwait Anesthesia and Critical Care Society. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;epublished February 8th
Sunday 8th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Kovacic. Acute coronary syndromes in premenopausal women: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2026;epublished February 3rd
- Tisherman. Determination of adult critical care physician core knowledge and skills: results of a multidisciplinary, modified Delphi process. Crit Care Med 2026;54(2):224-233
- Puxty. Cardiac arrest in adult patients following burn injury: a scoping review with expert recommendations on management. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34(1):28
- Penk. Good practice concepts in pediatric critical care point-of-care ultrasound: a modified Delphi consensus initiative. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;27(2):228-234
- Navi. Classification and management of ischemic stroke in patients with active cancer: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Stroke 2026;epublished February 2nd
- Nieman. Expert recommendations for setting and adjusting airway pressure release ventilation based on clinical experience and basic science evidence. Front Med 2026;13:1741129
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Corwin. Anemia of critical illness: a concise definitive review in critical care. Crit Care Med 2026;54(2):343-353
- Sun. The gut-lung axis in severe pneumonia-related lung injury: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. Front Immunol 2026;16:1700534
- Summers. Anaesthesia for cervical spine surgery. Part 1: elective surgery. BJA Educ 2026;26(2):52-62
- Ren. Ventilator-induced lung injury: mechanotransduction and potential therapeutic targets. MedComm 2026;7(2):e70598
- Zhang. Biomarkers of multi-organ dysfunction in ECMO: prognostic signposts for palliative transitions. Front Med 2026;13:1762205
- Ortiz-Garcia. A decade of game of strokes at the International Stroke Conference: reflections and future directions. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;epublished February 4th
- Arun. Frailty and deconditioning on the acute take. Clin Med 2026;26(2):100548
- Orellana Plaza. Peripheral perfusion noninvasive monitoring technologies: a literature and patent review. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished February 22nd
- Bavestrello Piccini. Modern management of maxillofacial trauma in the emergency department. World J Emerg Med 2026;17(1):15-27
- Carpenteri. Corticosteroids in severe community-acquired pneumonia: friend, foe or both? Pneumonia 2026;18:5
- Rroji. Kidneys on the frontline: nephrologists tackling the wilds of acute kidney injury in trauma patients—from pathophysiology to early biomarkers. Diagnostics 2025;15(19):2438
- da Hora Passos. The role of thoracic ultrasound in fluid management in critical care: a narrative review. J Thorac Dis 2026;18(1):40
- Meshulam. Pediatric pericardiectomy—a narrative review. J Thorac Dis 2026;epublished January 26th
- Ryan. Delftia spp as opportunistic pathogens: a narrative review. New Microbes New Infect 2026;70:101705
- Luo. Revisiting ventilator-induced lung injury: from mechanical power to immunometabolic interaction. Front Immunol 2026;17:1754983
- Zhu. The progress of organ protection mechanisms in sepsis. Front Immunol 2026;16:1729499
- Zampieri. Sodium-glucose transporter inhibitors 2 in acutely ill patients. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2026;29(2):169-176
- Rozenbaum. The critically ill lung transplant candidate: how sick is too sick? Curr Transpl Rep 2026;13:5
- Huang. Bench-to-bedside insights into the challenges of immunosuppression in sepsis. Pathogens 2026;15:159
- Miller. Arteriolar collapse and haemodynamic incoherence in shock: rethinking critical closing pressure. J Pers Med 2026;16:78
- Madaudo. The role of inflammation in Takotsubo syndrome: from pathogenic pathways to imaging insights and therapeutic perspectives. Curr Cardiol Rep 2026;28:20
- Lipnick. Kittredge lecture: pulse oximetry facts and fallacies. Respir Care 2026;epublished February 3rd
Pre-Clinical
- Qin. Oxidative stress: molecular mechanisms, diseases, and therapeutic targets. MedComm 2026;7(2):e70600
- Xu. Immunological mechanisms and novel therapeutic strategies for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. Int J Mol Med 2026;57(4):78
- Wang. Current status and future prospects of research on sepsis-related acute kidney injury. Int J Mol Sci 2026;27:1315
- Paul. Sepsis and the immunometabolic inflammatory response. npj Metab Health Dis 2026;4:4
- Pan. Endothelial cell injury: a crucial link in microcirculatory dysfunction associated with sepsis. World J Emerg Med 2026;17(1):28-35
- Berra. The therapeutic potential of high-dose inhaled nitric oxide for antimicrobial effects: a narrative review and future directions. Intensive Care Med Exp 2026;14(1):13
Saturday 7th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Tian. Cerebral oximetry-guided anaesthesia and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr 2026;epublished February 3rd
- Jani. Cerebral oximetry-guided treatment and cerebral oxygenation in extremely preterm infants: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(2):e2557620
- Veldsman. Combined intravenous bolus amino acid supplementation and mobilization on early muscle loss in critically ill adults: a randomized controlled trial. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2026;50(2):170-182
- Ma. Tenecteplase for acute non–large vessel occlusion 4.5 to 24 hours after ischemic stroke: the OPTION randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2026;epublished February 5th
- Broderick. Recombinant factor VIIa versus placebo for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage within 2 h of symptom onset (FASTEST): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet 2026;epublished February 4th
- Xiong Y, Alemseged F, Cao Z, et al. Tenecteplase versus standard medical treatment for basilar artery occlusion within 24 h (TRACE-5): a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint, superiority, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2026;epublished February 5th.
- Lu. Efficacy and safety of minocycline in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (EMPHASIS): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2026;epublished January 30th
- Heysell. Immediate or high-dose antituberculosis therapy for HIV-related sepsis in Tanzania and Uganda (ATLAS): a phase 3, open-label, randomised, controlled, 2 × 2 factorial, superiority trial. Lancet Infect Dis 2026;epublished January 28th
- Tangjitaree. The comparison of circuit lifespan between integration and separation approach in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy support: a randomized controlled trial (E-CRRT trial). Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished February 5th
- Rauch. Prevention of hemorrhage after implantation of mechanical circulatory support with a purified von Willebrand factor concentrate: results of the early terminated randomized controlled trial. J Thromb Haemost 2026;24(2):408-417
- Goulden. Magnesium supplementation and tachyarrhythmias: a nonrandomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med 2026;186(2):183-189
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Fujimoto. Diagnostic accuracy of transcranial Doppler for cerebral vasospasm in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2026;epublished February 22nd
- Berger do Rosário. Extended prone positioning in ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Respir Care 2026;epublished February 3rd
- Chen. Effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula in the management of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine 2026;105(5):e47099
- Gioli-Pereira. Effectiveness of noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation in emergency intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260128
- Li. Safety and efficacy of very early mobilization in acute stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2026;107(2):333-352
- Al-Sofyani. Prone positioning in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Pediatr 2026;13:1709397
- Moskowitz. Tracheal intubation using video laryngoscopy as compared to direct laryngoscopy during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Resuscitation 2026;219:110981
- Gopal. Impact of higher enteral protein delivery on gastrointestinal dysfunction in critical illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2026;50(2):146-160
- Alotaibi. Does time to achieve a targeted body temperature matter for survivors of cardiac arrest? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(2):312-323
- Li. Characteristics and effectiveness of nurse-led family communication interventions in the ICU: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;54(2):301-311
Observational Studies
- Yarnell. Association between protocolized magnesium supplementation and atrial fibrillation or flutter in critically ill patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 30th
- Liu. Baseline serum matrix metalloproteinase-8 and 28-day mortality in sepsis at ICU admission. Crit Care 2026;30:51
- Walter. Cost-effectiveness of vasopressin in the treatment of septic shock: insights from a European societal perspective. J Med Econ 2026;29(1):319-333
- Springer. Timing of ECLS initiation and outcomes in acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock: a predefined subanalysis of the ECLS-SHOCK trial. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2026;epublished February 4th
- Athiraman. General anesthesia versus conscious sedation for mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke in the MOST trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2026;epublished February 3rd
- Asrani. Gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study of frequency, severity, risk factors, and outcomes. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2026;epublished February 5th
- Leyba. VExUS point-of-care ultrasound tool to detect changes in volume status: a prospective observational study. JACC Adv 2026;5(3):102538
- Huang. Nutritional practices and impact of feeding adequacy on clinical outcomes in Chinese respiratory intensive care units patients: a prospective observational study (ORIENT study). Front Nutr 2026;12:1719386
- Jones. Utilization of intensive care interventions in critically ill patients with candidemia versus bacteremia: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Crit Care Med 2026;54(2):246-256
Protocols
Friday 6th
Commentaries
- Lynch. Limitations of ventricular assist devices in pediatrics: When one size does not fit all. JHLT Open 2026;11:100428
- Van den Eynde. Amino acid infusion and renal protection in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing cardiac surgery: physiology meets clinical evidence. J Thorac Dis 2026;epublished February 6th
- Bracey. High-flow nasal oxygen versus noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure: reflections on the RENOVATE trial. J Thorac Dis 2026;epublished February 4th
- Maia. Clinical and methodological considerations from the RENOVATE trial. J Thorac Dis 2026;epublished February 4th
- Savitz. Hill's considerations are not causal criteria. J Clin Epidemiol 2026;190:112087
Correspondence
- Knapen. Reply to: Utility in prognostication of continuous EEG monitoring in postanoxic coma: importance on timing in relation to the cardiac arrest. Crit Care 2026;30:53
- Plotnikow. Assessment of inspiratory effort using airway occlusion pressure (ΔPocc) during non-invasive ventilation: a post-hoc exploratory analysis. Crit Care 2026;30:52
- Sun. Neuromuscular blockade efficacy in high elastance acute respiratory distress syndrome: signal or statistical noise? Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2026;211(12):2413–2414
- Levido. Challenging the default use of arterial catheters in critical care: a reply. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished February 5th
- Saito. Reassessing acute normovolemic hemodilution in cardiac surgery: beyond the randomized clinical trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(2):766–767
- Zhang. Biomarkers of multi-organ dysfunction in ECMO: prognostic signposts for palliative transitions. Front Med 2026;13:1762205
- Martínez-Hernández. REBOA in penetrating abdominal trauma: promise and precision. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2026;11(1):e002228
- Semeraro. Navigating the unseen risks of AI in the chain of survival: a call for caution. Resuscitation 2026;219:110984
Case Reports
- Toapanta. Severe acute pancreatitis in acute-on-chronic liver failure: An absolute contraindication for liver transplantation? J Liver Transplant 2026;22:100323
- Almakki. Challenges in managing prolonged intensive care unit stay for Guillain–Barré syndrome–acute motor axonal neuropathy variant. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2026;14:2050313X261418766
- Fan. Successful treatment of severe cerebral malaria with artificial liver blood purification technology: A case report. Medicine 2026;105(5):e47528
Thursday 5th
Editorials
- Rocco. Foundational principles for young intensivists to drive better outcomes: the bedside application of physiology. Crit Care Sci 2026;38:e20260286
- Bignami. From promising prototypes to “instructions for use”: embedding LLMs safely in perioperative and intensive care. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished February 24th
- Cormican. Selection matters: use of microaxial flow pumps in acute myocardial infarction–associated cardiogenic shock/Danger Shock Trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(2):417-420
- Ortoleva. Clinical trials of physiological monitors: learning from the mistakes of the past. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(2):432-434
- Wieruszewski. Vasodilators for pharmacologic afterload reduction in on-pump cardiac surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(2):424-428
- Erdoes. Unapproved and undeveloped rescue drugs in high-risk settings: time for focused use of investigational resources. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(2):421-423
- Zupan. The changing role of reversal agents in acute stroke patients: is it time for a paradigm shift? Neurol Res 2026;epublished January 31st
Wednesday 4th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Tuesday 3rd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Falster. Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism: A comparison of international guideline recommendations. J Thromb Haemost 2025;epublished December 14th
- Graßhoff. Continuous and noninvasive respiratory effort monitoring: a narrative review of emerging techniques. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished January 21st
- Agrawal. Paediatric traumatic brain injury: unique population and unique challenges. Brain 2025;epublished December 13th
- Kang. Key strategies in trauma anesthesia for severe hemorrhage: a narrative review. Korean J Anesthesiol 2026;79(1):42-55
Monday 2nd
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Puissant. Acute management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in the emergency department. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:35
- Alrasheed. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and prognostic insights of cerebral fat embolism: a literature review. Front Neurol 2026;16:1732428
- Pérez. Invasive candidiasis in critically ill patients: fundamental concepts and future directions. Chest 2025;epublished December 30th
- Kwon. Hemostatic resuscitation in patients with trauma-induced coagulopathy: a narrative review. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished January 20th
- Guerreiro. Duration of antibiotic therapy: with or without biomarkers? Acute Crit Care 2025;epublished December 29th
January
Sunday 1st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Douflé. Ultrasound in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: An ELSO state-of-the-art review. ASAIO J 2026;72(2):85-98
- de Vries. Strategies for Removal of Protein-Bound Uremic Toxins in Hemodialysis. Toxins 2026;18(1):57
- Lulu. CAR T Cell Toxicities and Emerging Treatment Strategies. Annu Rev Med 2026;77(1):219-237
- Kansal. Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Disproving the 45-Year-Old Concept of Hibernating Myocardium. Annu Rev Med 2026;77:75-85
- Noval Rivas. Kawasaki Disease Vasculitis: From Diagnosis to New Concepts in Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approaches. Annu Rev Med 2026;77:87-102
- Yu. Update of the sequential organ failure assessment score: current status and challenges? Front Med 2026;12:1733090
- Xu. Monitoring neonatal brain function: recent advances in functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Front Pediatr 2026;13:1689905
- Caillard. Management of Life-Threatening Bleeding: Application Of Learned Experiences from the Critical Care Clinical Trialists (3CT) Workshop. Shock 2026;65(2):123-133
- Yeh. Endotoxin Hemoperfusion as an Adjuvant Therapy for Sepsis: Lessons from the TIGRIS Trial. Juntendo Med J 2025;71(6):406-410
- Yang. Extracorporeal therapies in the management of paraquat poisoning: a comprehensive review of current evidence. Ann Med 2026;58(1):2621498
- Jakanov. Necrotic pancreatitis: modern approaches to the prevention of infected necrosis. Front Med 2025;12:1695035
- Hamza. Elements of Viral Outbreak Preparedness: Lessons, Strategies, and Future Directions. Viruses 2025;18(1):50
- Smadu. Diagnostic Biomarkers for Invasive Candidiasis: A Clinician-Oriented Review. J Fungi 2026;12(1):55
- Jung. Interdisciplinary collaboration in neurocritical care management. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished January 29th
- Debellotte. Revolutionizing non-traumatic acute care: review of the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in triaging and diagnosis. Acute Crit Care 2025;epublished November 24th
- Sun. Immunosenescence in Sepsis: Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets. Aging Dis 2026;17(2):780-811
- Xu. Infection-targeted innovations in anastomotic leak management: endoscopic advances, antimicrobial biomaterials, and precision strategies. Ann Med 2026;58(1):2619218
- Awad. Postoperative Management of Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Heart Surg Forum 2026;29(1):50271
- Kataria. Airway Management in the ICU and Emergency Department in Resource-Limited Settings. Life 2026;16:195
- Klyasova. Early Antifungal Treatment in Immunocompromised Patients, Including Hematological and Critically Ill Patients. J Fungi 2026;12(1):59
- Bhattachan. The role of artificial intelligence in burn assessment, complication diagnosis, and outcome prediction: a narrative review. Burns Trauma 2025;14:tkaf071
- Wang. Advances in cellular and molecular mechanisms of trauma-induced organ inflammation and dysfunction. Burns Trauma 2025;14:tkaf074
- Kanduri. Malignancy-Associated Hypercalcemia and Kidney Disease: Facts, Controversies, and Management. Kidney Med 2025;8(2):101218
Saturday 31st
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Yogendrakumar. A Randomized Trial of Telemedicine Models of Care on a Mobile Stroke Unit. NEJM Evid 2026;5(2)
- Katzenschlager. Prehospital transesophageal echocardiography versus conventional advanced life support in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (PHTEE-OHCA) - a randomized controlled pilot study. Crit Care 2026;30(1):45
- Wong. Early Cessation of Acetylcysteine Treatment After Paracetamol Overdose (NACSTOP 2): A Non-Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial. Med J Aust 2026;224(1):e70114
- RETRACTION: Intraosseous versus intravenous vascular access in upper extremity among adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: cluster randomised clinical trial (VICTOR trial). BMJ 2025;391:r2558
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Jung. Prognostic factors associated with mortality in septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Respir Med 2026;epublished January 28th
- Pruna. Acute normovolaemic haemodilution after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2026;epublished January 19th
- Nunez-Rodriguez. Stellate ganglion block for preventing perioperative arrhythmias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(2):495-506
- Yang. The effect of respiratory training on lung function in intensive care unit patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med 2026;epublished January 27th
- Erblich. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients with traumatic cardiac arrest during the acute phase following injury: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2025;34(1):21
- Melo. Hemodynamic monitoring strategies in cardiac surgery: an update systematic review. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished January 31st
- Fujita. Evaluating the Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acute Med Surg 2026;13(1):e70114
Observational Studies
- Dharanindra. Tele-Intensive Care Unit-associated Early Recognition of In-hospital Hemodynamic Events and Clinical Outcomes: A Multicenter Observational Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 20th
- Feeney. Whole blood resuscitation is associated with decreased end-organ dysfunction in pediatric trauma patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(2):221-226
- Williams. Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplant Without Preimplant Reanimation Using Rapid Ultraoxygenated Recovery. JAMA 2026;epublished January 26th
- Smith. Haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac arrest: a systematic review of diastolic blood pressure and coronary perfusion pressure. Emerg Med J 2026;epublished January 27th
- Schrage. Escalation of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients with STEMI-related Cardiogenic Shock: A post-hoc Analysis of the DanGer Shock Trial. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2026;epublished January 29th
- Ghafghazi. Transfusion-related adverse events in patients with restrictive or liberal transfusion strategy. An analysis of the MINT trial. Transfusion 2026;66(1):84-93
- Greenberg. ECPR eligible refractory out of hospital cardiac arrests - a post-hoc analysis of the EVIDENCE Randomised Controlled Trial and Registry. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 29th
- Andersen. Effects of mild hypercapnia on myocardial injury among ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a exploratory post-hoc study of the TAME trial. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 21st
Protocols
- Motazedian. Study Evaluating Dexmedetomidine in the Acute Treatment of Electrical storm (SEDATE): rationale and design. Am Heart J 2026;epublished January 25th
- Eck. Low‐Molecular‐Weight Heparin for Adult ICU Patients Who Require Thromboprophylaxis: Protocol for the INCEPT‐Thromboprophylaxis Platform Trial Domain. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2026;70(3):e70199
Friday 30th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery. Necrotizing soft-tissue infections survival guide in adult patients: A position statement by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(2):320-331
- Adams. Clinical practice guideline for nonpharmacological prevention and management of patient agitation in the adult intensive care unit (CALM ICU). Aust Crit Care 2026;39(1):101466
- Meersch-Dini. Multidisciplinary guidelines on renal replacement therapy in intensive care medicine. Crit Care 2026;30:46
- American Heart Association. Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke 2026;epublished January 28th
- American Heart Association. Early Recognition and Intervention for Poststroke Spasticity: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke 2026;epublished January 29th
Commentaries
Case Reports
- Surana. Pan-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Septic Shock in a Critically Ill Patient: A Case Report. Clin Med Insights Case Rep 2026;19:11795476251411094
- Abilmona. Acute Kidney Injury and Fever in a Patient After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Kidney360 2026;7(1):212-213
- Venkatakrishna. Severe Headache and Hypertension in a Pregnant Patient. Kidney360 2026;7(1):214-215
- Zhao. A Patient with Abdominal Pain and Severe Right Hydronephrosis. Kidney360 2026;7(1):216-218
- Ben Ismail. Blunt trauma-induced abdominal wall hernia with small bowel incarceration: case report and review of the literature. Int J Emerg Med 2026;19:34
- Chang. An Atypical Presentation of an Occlusion Myocardial Infarction Requiring Urgent Revascularization. Circulation 2026;153(4)
Correspondence
- Meersch-Dini. Biomarkers for acute kidney injury: a pragmatic approach. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
- Langbeen. RE: Factors affecting voriconazole pharmacokinetic variability in critically ill patients: a systematic review. Crit Care 2026;30:47
- Hung. Prehospital transesophageal echocardiography during cardiac arrest: feasibility confirmed, but clinical interpretation must remain anchored to resuscitation fundamentals. Crit Care 2026;30:44
- Furtmüller. Why are volumes not adding up? Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 28th
- Ho. Impacts of inspired oxygen concentration and arterial oxygen tension on venous and tissue oxygen saturation. Acute Crit Care 2026;epublished January 29th
- Miona. Addressing fragmentation in cardiac arrest survivorship research: the Cardiac Arrest Research Hub. Resuscitation 2026;219:110978
Thursday 29th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Tetaj. Respiratory Support in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: Clinical Insights from Cardiology and Intensive Care. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2026;13(1):54
- Wijesinghe. Cardiogenic Shock Management in the Modern Era: A Narrative Review f Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2025;13(1):9
- Merola. Cytokine storm in acute respiratory distress syndrome. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 29th
- Marchioni. The forgotten airway: central airway pathology in the ICU. Front Med 2026;12:1712110
Wednesday 28th
Commentaries
- Hernandez. Update on acute respiratory failure. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 28th
- Guinat. Better teaching in the intensive care unit: navigating a complex, multi-disciplinary learning environment. Crit Care 2026;30:48
Editorials
- Honore. Bicarbonate level in replacement fluid during CVVH: less is more!. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 28th
- Battaglini. Early mobilisation in the ICU: when one size no longer fits all. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 28th
Tuesday 27th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Terrades. Consensus document on the diagnosis and treatment of acute kidney injury. Nefrologia 2026;epublished January 19th
- ELSO. 2025 ELSO Consensus Statement for the Provision and Management of Nutrition Therapy in Critically Ill Adult Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ASAIO J 2026;72(2):99-110
- Guideline working group of Chinese Society of Critical Care. Practice guideline on the prevention and treatment of central line-associated bloodstream infection: Part 1––Diagnosis and prevention. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 22nd
- Guideline working group of Chinese Society of Critical Care. Practice guideline on the prevention and treatment of central line-associated bloodstream infection: Part 2 – Treatment. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 22nd
- Faraone. An Italian expert consensus on the choice of the method of tip location for central venous access devices. J Vasc Access 2025;27(1):12-25
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Dewey. Resuscitative thoracotomy: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(2):153-161
- Asensio. Popliteal artery injuries: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(2):162-172
Monday 26th
Guidelines & Position Statements
Case Reports
- Stamm. Guidelines in Action: Getting to the (Large) Core of the (T)Issue. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Wang. Guideline in Action: General Supportive Early Management: Blood Pressure and Glucose. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Osborne. Guidelines in Action: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Nondisabling Stroke Within the 4.5-Hour Window. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Stein. Guidelines in Action: Extending the Treatment Window for Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Vassar. Guidelines in Action: Pediatric Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatments (Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy). Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Gonzalez. Guidelines in Action: Flight of the Mobile Stroke Unit. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
- Rahman. Guidelines in Action: Basilar Artery Occlusion and Thrombectomy. Stroke 2026;epublished January 26th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Tymen. Physiological determinants and the red blood cells transfusion decision-making process in non-bleeding critically ill patients: a comprehensive narrative review. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
- Carbajo. The next frontier in sepsis: connected ICU data for real-world clinical decision making. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
Editorials
- von Groote. Sodium bicarbonate application for the treatment of acute metabolic acidosis: what we know and what we still don’t know. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
- Plata-Menchaca. Update on sepsis and septic shock: from bundles to precision medicine. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
- Paton. Memory, sedation, and recovery in the ICU: what should we do better?. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 26th
Commentaries
Sunday 25th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Li. Current advances in epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of TAVR-associated infective endocarditis: A narrative review. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2026;27(1):44599
- Paredes. Severe asthma exacerbations: From risk factors to precision management strategies. J Clin Med 2026;15:857
- Merola. Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal in acute respiratory distress syndrome: Physiologic rationale and phenotype-based perspectives. Medicina 2026;62:236
- Robinson. Recognition and management of acute kidney injury in children. Paediatr Child Health 2026;epublished January 22nd
- Benvenuto. Therapeutic potential of butyrate supplementation in sepsis: a review of preclinical evidence and translational perspectives. Eur J Pharmacol 2026;epublished January 22nd
- Lau. Post-intensive care syndrome: a state-of-the-art review. Singapore Med J 2026;67(1):11-21
- Panda. Emphysematous conditions of the abdomen and pelvis: pearls and pitfalls. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2026;51(1):483-512
- Ciardi. Contemporary evidence to inform management of deceased potential thoracic organ donors after brain death. JHLT Open 2025;11:100474
- Yi. Gut microbiota and metabolites in acute lung injury: mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives. Respir Res 2026;epublished January 24th
- Aletras. Diuretic resistance in cardiorenal syndrome: mechanisms, monitoring and phenotype-tailored management. Front Cardiovasc Med 2026;12:1731305
- Imbriaco. Managing apnoea in trauma victims: the potential for dispatcher-assisted airway handling – a narrative review. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2025;34(1):11
- Wenker. Unraveling SUDEP: mechanisms of seizure-induced cardiac and respiratory impairment. Epilepsy Curr 2026;epublished January 21st
- Jackson. Filling the gaps: A review and update on beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2026;28:3
- Fisher. Diastolic dysfunction in acute and critical illness: acute pathophysiology to chronic heart failure. JACC Adv 2026;5(2):102532
- Eichlseder. Fluid therapy in adults having non-cardiac surgery: A narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100006
- Ullah. Corticosteroids as adjunctive therapy in acute meningitis: a narrative review. Ann Med Surg 2026;epublished January 22nd
- Obara. Safety and efficacy of remimazolam in critical illness. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished January 23rd
- Choi. Hypercapnia effects on lung function. Compr Physiol 2026;epublished January 23rd
- Annetta. Puncture site versus exit site in central venous access procedures: Still a source of confusion. J Vasc Access 2026;27(1):33-38
- Haydon. Proportionality and the process of decision-making around ICU admission: A narrative review of the ethical complexities of navigating from “can” to “ought”. J Crit Care 2026;93:155434
- Huang. Research progress on beta-blockers in the treatment of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: A mini review. SAGE Open Med 2026;14
- Jian. Perioperative deep vein thrombosis in elderly patients with lower extremity fracture: A comprehensive review of anesthetic management strategies. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2026;32
- Hendershot. Neuropalliative care in the emergency department: Three roles, one goal. Neurocrit Care 2026;44:315-321
- Castater. Abdominal compartment syndrome: The pressure within. Curr Surg Rep 2026;14:4
- Hu. Acute pancreatitis: mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2026;11(1):15
- Di Fazio. Artificial intelligence for early diagnosis in emergency department. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:7
- Ha. Initial diagnosis and management of acute ischemic stroke: recent update and future direction. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2026;epublished January 14th
Saturday 24th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Solomon. Safety and efficacy of adjunct dexamethasone in adults with herpes simplex virus encephalitis in the UK (DexEnceph): a multicentre, observer-blind, randomised, phase 3, controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2026;25(2):136-146
- Rosenthal. NICU Virtual Family-Centered Rounds: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatrics 2026;epublished January 23rd
- Yang. Efficacy and safety of remimazolam besylate in patients receiving mechanical ventilation: A randomized phase IIa trial. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Lin. Effect of combined enhanced nutrition and glycemic control on ICU-acquired weakness after lung transplantation: A randomized controlled trial terminated early for futility. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Files. Ascorbate for organ dysfunction in critically ill patients with sepsis: The phase 2b ASTER trial. Chest Crit Care 2025;3(3):100168
- Tang. Early supplemental parenteral nutrition shortens ventilation and intensive care unit stay in ICU patients aged ≥60 years requiring mechanical ventilation: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2026;epublished January 19th
- Wang. Effects of remote ischaemic preconditioning against acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial. Perioper Med (Lond) 2026;15:9
- Tavoulareas. Efficacy of anakinra in reducing progression to organ dysfunction in patients with pneumonia (INSPIRE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase IIa trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur 2025;62:101573
- Bispectral Index-guided anesthesia for older patients having noncardiac surgery: A randomized multicenter trial. Anesthesiology 2026;144(2):353-364
- Bridges. Directed psychoeducational tool to prevent psychological sequelae following paediatric intensive care admission: a prospective randomised controlled study (the 4PICU study). Arch Dis Child 2026;111(2):133-140
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Grillo-Ardila. Diagnostic accuracy of tests for assessing readiness for liberation from mechanical ventilation in adults: an overview of reviews. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished January 14th
- Lu. Efficacy and safety of anticoagulant therapy in sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Med Res 2026;54(1)
- Zhao. Effects of prone versus supine position during enteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and complications in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Nutr 2026;12:1685664
- Fornaciari. The impact of hyperoxemia on mortality and neurological outcomes in traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Sci 2025;69(6):481-492
- Araújo. Intensive versus conservative blood pressure target after thrombectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol 2025;5(3):e001234
- Ghatak. The diagnostic accuracy of serum procalcitonin for sepsis in critically ill adults: A systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis. J Crit Care 2026;92:155402
- Umer. Seven days versus extended duration antibiotic therapy for multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections in critically ill patients: A pooled analysis of the OPTIMISE and REGARD-VAP trials. J Crit Care 2026;92:155361
- Meco. Effects on mortality of blood purification techniques in severe septic shock patients: An updated Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Crit Care 2026;92:155330
- Das. Comparison of performance characteristics of flexible bronchoscopy or video laryngoscopy assisted versus blind insertion of transesophageal echocardiography probe in adults undergoing cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished January 21st
- Mavrovounis. Neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest using glial fibrillary acidic protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 15th
- Boutrik. Restrictive vs liberal transfusion strategy in critically ill patients with acute brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurocrit Care 2026;44:322-331
- Verboom. Prognostic value of electroencephalography in critically ill adult patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. J Neurotrauma 2026;43(1-2):13-34
- Klimenko. Pharmacological interventions for agitated behaviors in patients with traumatic brain injury: An updated systematic review. J Neurotrauma 2026;43(1-2):35-51
- Soumare. Systemic corticosteroids, mortality, and infections in pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med 2026;179(1):67-80
Observational Studies
- Takahashi. Association of pre-intubation bag-valve-mask ventilation with hypoxemia and regurgitation in the ED: A multicenter cohort study. Am J Emerg Med 2026;102:108-113
- Turan. Evaluating the efficacy of large language models in predicting intensive care unit admission needs. J Crit Care 2026;93:155446
- Bolesta. Patterns of opioid and sedative use in adult ICUs: Insights from the ALERT-ICU study on iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome. J Crit Care 2026;93:155444
- Si. Fluid responsiveness and changes in venous congestion and lung water during volume expansion in critically ill patients: a multicentre observational study. Crit Care 2026;30:35
- Silva. Prediction of neurological outcome after pediatric cardiac arrest using heart rate variability and machine learning. Resuscitation 2026;219:110961
- Oh. Post-intensive care syndrome after critical illness: incidence and predictors in a nationwide cohort. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished January 23rd
- Andersen. Effects of mild hypercapnia on myocardial injury among ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: An exploratory post-hoc study of the TAME trial. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 21st
- Ziai. Impact of minimally invasive surgery on midline shift and outcomes in large supratentorial spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: Post hoc analysis of MISTIE III. Neurocrit Care 2026;44(1):261-272
- De Piero. Conversion from venovenous to venoarterial or hybrid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Analysis from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 20th
- Qureshi. Systolic blood pressure reduction with stability as a new therapeutic goal in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage: Results of the pooled analysis of ATACH 2 and INTERACT 2 trials. Neurocrit Care 2026;44:18-26
- Cools. Defibrillation in patients with accidental hypothermia and core temperatures ≤30°C: A retrospective observational study. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 20th
Protocols
Friday 23rd
Editorials
- Tuinman. ICU toolbox: negotiation skills for family conversations in the ICU. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 19th
- Juffermans. Vascular permeability and loss of glycocalix in sepsis: the role of fluid resuscitation. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 19th
- Nseir. Update on infection: from prevention to diagnosis and management. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 22nd
Commentaries
- Wong. Intensive care education in the Asia–Pacific: current status and future directions. Singapore Med J 2026;67(1):26-29
- Ng. Acute management of massive haemoptysis. Singapore Med J 2026;67(1):59-64
- Quak. Diagnosis and management of acute neuromuscular weakness. Singapore Med J 2026;67(1):65-72
- Lucchese. Plasma exchange following immunoglobulins for Guillain-Barré syndrome: a persisting problematic practice? Front Neurol 2026;16:1712202
- Liu. Advancements in research on fluid overload in preterm infants: a narrative review. Front Pediatr 2026;13:1691874
- Dilday. ‘Golden day’ is a myth: rethinking medical timelines and risk in large scale combat operations. BMJ Mil Health 2026;172:13-16
- Nakashima. Severity or etiology? Reframing cardiogenic shock management in the era of individualized mechanical circulatory support. Circ J 2026;epublished January 16th
Correspondence
- Özden. Timing and phenotype in refining the role of plasma exchange in amatoxin-induced acute liver failure. Crit Care 2026;30:38
- Movahedan. Reconsidering vancomycin trough targets in critically-ill patients. Crit Care 2026;30:36
- Garcia. Septic shock and RAAS dysregulation: Corticosteroids don’t tell the whole story. Ann Intensive Care 2025;epublished October 25th
Thursday 22nd
Case Reports
- Kohara. Use of extracorporeal therapies to treat severe caffeine poisoning. Hemodial Int 2026;30(1):73-79
- Pernod. An atypical crossed cerebellar diaschisis in septic encephalopathy: lessons from a diagnostic detour. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished January 8th
- Nolan. Reply to: Post-resuscitation care: myocardial dysfunction is the main cause of haemodynamic instability, not vasodilation. Resuscitation 2026;219:110956
- Farbu. Post-resuscitation care: myocardial dysfunction is the main cause of haemodynamic instability, not vasodilation. Resuscitation 2026;219:110955
- Chang. A fatal case of ANCA-associated vasculitis resulting in multiple organ failure: case report and literature review. Medicine 2026;105(3):e46937
- Vinueza. Strongyloides stercoralis: from chronic silent infection to fulminant catastrophe. Int J Infect Dis 2026;epublished January 17th
- Giovannico. Recurrent spontaneous coronary dissection in puerperium precipitating cardiogenic shock prompted coronary artery bypass grafting. Clin Case Rep 2026;14(1):e71028
- Suetens. A case report of untreatable cardiogenic shock: cyclic hemodynamics revealing the diagnosis. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2026;10(1):ytaf667
- Yalcinkaya. A rare case of non-wound tetanus mimicking botulism successfully managed in the ICU. IDCases 2026;43:e02476
- Sinatra. Chloremia disturbances in critical care: a narrative review of pathophysiology, clinical impact and management strategies. Life 2026;16:151
- Zhu. The progress of organ protection mechanisms in sepsis. Front Immunol 2026;16:1729499
Wednesday 21st
Commentaries
- Schmidt. ECMO for patients needing surgery. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 21st
- Schaefer. How to set the ventilator during surgery? Key principles to guide intraoperative mechanical ventilation. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 20th
Tuesday 20th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Jendoubi. Management of post-resuscitation vasoplegic shock: targets, strategies and outcomes. Crit Care 2026;30:30
- Schäfer. A Critical Review on Misleading Evidence in Cardiac Arrest Trials—Why Less Complexity Does Not Result in Better Outcomes. J Clin Med 2026;15(2):821
- Monten. Early Autonomic Dysfunction Following Severe TBI and Impact on Cerebral Hemodynamics: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15(2):847
- Dąbek. Sodium and Water Homeostasis in Children: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment. J Clin Med 2026;15(2):852
- Mauriello. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Myocarditis: Risk, Diagnosis, and Clinical Impact. J Clin Med 2026;15(2):814
- Di Fazio. Artificial intelligence for early diagnosis in emergency department. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;6:7
- Sherman. Combining Therapeutic Strategies to Treat the Injured Spinal Cord: A Translational Perspective. J Neurotrauma 2026;42(23-24):2129-2148
Monday 19th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Consensus Recommendations of the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India on the Evaluation and Management of Polytrauma in Children Presenting to the Emergency Department in India. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2025;18(4):175-185
- Consensus Statement on Optimisation of Patient Care After Hospitalisation for Acute Heart Failure. Heart Lung Circ 2026;epublished January 14th
- JSA guideline for management of malignant hyperthermia in 2025. J Anesth 2026;epublished January 18th
- Evidence-based, cost-effective management of choledocholithiasis and cholangitis: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery emergency general surgery algorithms working group. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2025;epublished December 17th
Commentaries
Sunday 18th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Xu. Efficacy of suspension-based lower-limb rehabilitation device in enhancing lower limb function among patients with ICU-acquired weakness: a self-controlled randomized clinical trial. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 16th
- Gaston. Effect of direct-from-blood bacterial testing on antibiotics administration in adults presenting with acute infection: a randomized trial. Clin Infect Dis 2026;epublished January 15th
- Kanelidis. Mitigating post-operative right ventricular dysfunction after left ventricular assist device: the RV Protection Study. J Card Fail 2026;32(1):46-57
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Černi. Non-pharmacological delirium care in ICU: a systematic review. Signa Vitae 2026;22(1):20-33
- Effectiveness of noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation in emergency intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Sci 2025;epublished December 23rd
- Kow. Ivabradine in acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2026;epublished January 12th
- Emara. Levosimendan vs. milrinone in cardiac surgery: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2026;82:34
- Andrade-Rebolledo. Inspiratory muscle training in weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med 2026;12:1719837
Observational Studies
- Reizine. Clinical spectrum of ICU-acquired invasive pulmonary aspergillosis according to SARS-CoV2 infection: a multicenter prospective cohort study. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2026;epublished January 12th
- Taran. Dynamic driving pressure and clinical outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients with acute brain injury: a secondary analysis of the VENTIBRAIN study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 15th
- Al Sulaiman. Evaluation of the clinical impact of de-escalated versus non-de-escalated antibiotics for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units: a multicenter cohort study. BMC Infect Dis 2026;epublished January 16th
- Dupuis. Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in the ICU: a multicenter prospective observational study — the YETI study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100016
- Bergmann. High-dose versus standard-dose intermittent meropenem in critically ill patients: an observational cohort study. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100022
- Yokokawa. Clinical subphenotypes of sepsis based on mixed continuous and categorical data and differences in treatment effects: a cluster analysis of multicenter observational studies. Crit Care 2026;30:28
- Muff-Luett. Dialysis modality and mortality of the contemporary infant and neonatal dialysis (COINED) cohort: a Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium study. Pediatr Nephrol 2026;epublished January 13th
- Polito. Death by neurologic criteria in neonates undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry study, 2010–2023. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 12th
Protocols
Editorials
- Valley. Pulse oximetry in people with darker skin tones. BMJ 2026;392:s37
- Eagle. A new path forward: examining traumatic brain injury randomized trials with clinical, biomarkers, imaging and modifiers. Neurosurgery 2026;98(2):270-271
- Sanchez. Subphenotyping hypotension in early sepsis: a physiology-guided therapeutic approach. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100015
- Redelmeier. Discharging patients directly home from an ICU: a FAREWELL checklist approach. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100026
- Tojo. Beyond routine: evidence and uncertainty in intraoperative oxygen titration. J Anesth 2026;epublished January 17th
- Bhatia. The confusing world of supraglottic airway devices: innovation, imitation, and the illusion of choice. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2026;42(1):1-3
Commentaries
- Bignami. The lethal diamond of AI issue in critical care medicine: great power, great risk. Signa Vitae 2026;22(1):141-146
- Castro. The growing significance of delirium in children. Crit Care Sci 2026;epublished January 9th
- Uminski. Cerebral venous thrombosis. CMAJ 2026;198(1):E13-E14
- Marini. Mechanical power of ventilation: tracking the damaging component. Crit Care 2026;30:29
- Kahan. Estimands: what they are and why we should use them. J Clin Epidemiol 2026;189:112054
Correspondence
- Schöchl. HOPE or overreach? Ethical gaps in ECPR decision-making for the nonagenarian. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34:6
- Liu. Very early EEG prognostication after cardiac arrest: disentangling biological signal from cohort enrichment. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 18th
- Hodžić. Reply to: Very early EEG prognostication after cardiac arrest: disentangling biological signal from cohort enrichment. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 18th
- Cao. Public critical care databases for clinical research: challenges and opportunities. Crit Care 2026;30:26
- Dziewierza. The siren song of the chatbot: persuasive hallucinations and automation bias in OMI detection. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 16th
Case Reports
- Palaniswamy. Venous air embolism through occipital emissary venous breach. Brain Circ 2025;11(4):356-357
- Ebana. Fatal hyperthermia triggered by drug-induced fever in a patient with high-level spinal cord injury: a case report. J Anesth 2026;epublished January 17th
- Bitar. Modified rapid ultrasound for a shock patient. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2025;12(12):006009
- Ishii. Antiphospholipid syndrome mimicking acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia: a case report and literature review. Respirol Case Rep 2026;14(1):e70473
- Lekshmipriya. A potentially lethal course of a nasogastric tube: case report. Ann Card Anaesth 2026;29(1):132-135
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Chiumello. The invasive and non-invasive monitoring of inspiratory effort and drive during assisted mechanical ventilation. Ann Intensive Care 2026;16:100003
- Bianchini. Transcranial Color Doppler for Assessing Cerebral Venous Outflow in Critically Ill and Surgical Patients. Diagnostics 2026;16:289
- Talianu. Artificial intelligence for improving decision-making in bacterial infection management: a narrative review. J Antimicrob Chemother 2026;81(1):dkaf470
- Fan. The “cytokine storm” in infection and sepsis: win the battle but lose the war. Mil Med Res 2025;12:95
- Piccioni. Sepsis Biomarkers in Evolution: Comparative Insights and the Promising Roles of MDW and Presepsin. Medicina 2026;62:148
- Grillo-Ardila. Diagnostic accuracy of tests for assessing readiness for liberation from mechanical ventilation in adults: an overview of reviews. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished January 14th
- Hatta. Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: advances and future directions in management. Clin Endosc 2025;epublished December 17th
- Routkevitch. Spinal cord vascular autoregulation: key concepts and opportunities to improve management. Spinal Cord 2026;64:14-28
- Wu. Advancements in early biomarkers of acute kidney injury: from traditional indicators to a paradigm shift in lactate metabolism. Ann Med 2026;epublished January 13th
- Hamazaki. Implementation and Challenges of Early-Phase Physiotherapy During Cardiovascular Intensive Care. Circ Rep 2025;8(1):21-26
Veterinary Medicine
Saturday 17th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Narvaez-Ramirez. Pneumonia After Solid Organ Transplantation. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2025;epublished October 25th
- Dequin. Glucocorticoid Treatment in Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2025;epublished October 14th
- Forehand. Pharmacotherapeutic Controversies During Temperature Control After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Semi-Structured Literature Review. Pharmacotherapy 2026;46(1):e70095
- Sathianathan. Vasoactive Medications and the Microcirculation in Septic Shock: A Scoping Review. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 13th
- Huibonhoa. Blood Product Transfusion and Coagulopathy in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review. Children 2026;13:104
- Coppolino. Non-invasive respiratory support for postoperative acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a narrative review. Signa Vitae 2026;22(1):1-10
- Naruse. Biomarkers in Cardiorenal Syndrome: Focus on Type 1. Intern Med 2026;epublished January 15th
- Zacharia. Traumatic Brain Injury – Prevalence, Pathophysiology and Treatment of Neuroendocrine Dysfunction: A Narrative Review. Indian J Phys Med Rehabil 2026;36(1):7-13
Friday 16th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Madzar. Guidelines for neuroprognostication in critically ill adults with status epilepticus. Neurocrit Care 2026;epublished January 8th
- Kobayashi. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma–World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines on the diagnosis and management of cervical vascular injuries. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished January 13th
- Kobayashi. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma–World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines on the diagnosis and management of major thoracic vascular injuries. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2025;epublished December 17th
- Association of Anaesthetists. Measurement and management of adult blood pressure in the peri-operative period: updated guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists and the British and Irish Hypertension Society. Anaesthesia 2026;epublished January 14th
Thursday 15th
Editorials
- Zhao. Forward thinking in reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke. Brain Circ 2025;11(4):261-265
- Salgado da Costa. Investing in minds, measuring returns: the value of rapid ICU workforce upskilling. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 13th
- Crossingham. Encouraging direct discharges home from critical care. J Intensive Care Soc 2026;epublished January 7th
- Erdoes. The Role of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the New European and North American Resuscitation Guidelines: Between Shadow and Light. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2025;epublished December 20th
Wednesday 14th
Research
Observational Studies
- Schmidt. Temporary mechanical support in fulminant myocarditis: prognostic factors and clinical implications from the FULLMOON study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 12th
- Nakano. Current status of continuous renal replacement therapy in Japanese intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study. Blood Purif 2026;55(1):1-12
- Marchetto. Predictive and prognostic performance of the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria and Phoenix Sepsis Score in PICU patients with suspected infection: a multicenter prospective study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 14th
- Abbott. Association between noninvasive positive pressure ventilation use and clinical outcomes during a severe asthma exacerbation: a cohort study. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 14th
- Battaglini. Spontaneous breathing trials as predictors of extubation outcomes in neurocritical care: insights from the ENIO study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 13th
- Erblich. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in trauma patients: an analysis of the ELSO registry. Resuscitation 2026;218:110884
- Jensen. Delay from first symptoms in patients presenting with STEMI and cardiogenic shock: insights from the DanGer Shock Trial. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2026;epublished January 12th
- Polito. Death by neurologic criteria in neonates undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Study, 2010-2023. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 12th
Tuesday 13th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Cheng. Remimazolam besylate versus dexmedetomidine as a sedative in ICU patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a multicenter, single-blinded, randomized, noninferiority trial. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 12th
- Zarbock. Impact of propofol or sevoflurane on the renoprotective effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery: the HypnoRenalRIP randomised clinical trial. Br J Anaesth 2025;135(6):1626-1634
- Cambriel. Immune modulation by personalized vs standard prehabilitation before major surgery: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2026;161(1):20-30
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Larson. Should platelet transfusion be used to reverse preinjury antiplatelet agents in traumatic brain injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;epublished January 12th
- Shaukat. Liberal versus restrictive blood transfusion strategies in neurocritical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care Res Pract 2026;2026:6179847
- Queiroz. Effect of peri-operative pharmacological interventions on postoperative delirium in patients having cardiac surgery: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2026;81(2):274-287
Monday 12th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Dequin. Severe community-acquired pneumonia: current concepts and controversies. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 12th
- Moffa. Gut–Heart Axis and Infective Endocarditis: How Microbiota Dysbiosis Shapes Cardiovascular Risk and Infection Susceptibility. J Clin Med 2026;15:597
- Kenyon. Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Med 2026;15:618
Commentaries
Sunday 11th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
- Yang. Efficacy and safety of remimazolam besylate in patients receiving mechanical ventilation: A randomized phase IIa trial. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Ichai. Cyclosporine versus placebo pretreatment of brain-dead donors and kidney graft function (Cis-A-Rein trial): a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Lei. Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery (DOCS): a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(1):55-64
- Gagnon. Ceftriaxone to Prevent Early-Onset Pneumonia in Comatose Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial and Resistome Assessment (PROTECT). Chest 2026;169(1):115-127
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Mahmoudi. Continuous vs. intermittent infusion of corticosteroids in septic shock: a GRADE-based systematic review and meta-analysis. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished January 6th
- Fonda. Fluid balance and mortality in adult ICU patients with sepsis or septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. BMC Anesthesiol 2025;26(1):16
Observational Studies
- Long. Vasoactive drug use in children with community acquired septic shock in Australia and New Zealand. Lancet Reg Health West Pac 2025;66:101777
- Combes. A prospective clinical evaluation of new ECCO2R technology in mild to moderate ARDS patients: assessing ultra-lung-protective ventilation with PRISMALUNG. Crit Care 2026;30:15
- Loberger. Contemporary Trends in Pediatric Extubation Failure and Noninvasive Respiratory Support Use. Chest 2026;169(1):106-114
- Bay. Real-life impact of clinical metagenomics in the intensive care unit: a multicenter retrospective study in greater paris area hospitals. Crit Care 2026;30:18
- Janssen. Dyspnea is related to clinical outcomes in patients weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation with tracheostomy: a multicenter prospective study. Crit Care 2026;30:16
- Ma. Clinical and biological features of CMV reactivation in ARDS: a prospective cohort study. Crit Care 2026;epublished January
Veterinary Guideline
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- El Rassi. MIS-C: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes. Open Forum Infect Dis 2025;13(1):ofaf762
- Venturini. Paracoccidioidomycosis in the 21st century: Challenges and milestones. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2026;20(1):e0013819
- Rossi. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: An Exploration of the Intersection Between Stress, Coronary Dysfunction, and Cardiac Outcomes. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2025;26(12):45857
- Teri. Permissive hypercapnia in acute respiratory distress syndrome: physiological mechanisms and clinical implications. Med Gas Res 2026;16(3):305-306
- Terrones-Campos. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU: the corticosteroid link. Pneumonia 2026;18:2
- Kondo. Inhaled antibiotics for treatment and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. J Mech Vent 2025;6(4):160-167
- Ali. Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: A comprehensive review with a focus on the critically ill, and future directions in diagnostic approach. J Mech Vent 2025;6(4):169-180
- Francisco. Heart-Lung interactions. J Mech Vent 2025;6(4):182-199
- Gallardo. Classifying Reverse Triggering breaths: A clinically oriented approach. J Mech Vent 2025;6(4):201-207
- Perez. Less usual ventilatory modes II: BIPAP and Automode. J Mech Vent 2025;6(4):209-214
- Madar. Management of immediate and delayed postpartum hemorrhage with cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2026;233(6S):S314-S330
- Sankaran. Fetomaternal hemorrhage: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and clinical management. J Perinatol 2026;epublished January 5th
- Iba. Recognizing Coagulation Disorders in Sepsis in the Emergency Room: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2026;15:488
- Holczer. A Comprehensive Review of Acute Coronary Syndrome and Bypass Surgery: Recent Advances, Timing, and Indicative Considerations. J Clin Med 2026;15:560
- Bova. Duodenal Trauma: Mechanisms of Injury, Diagnosis, and Management. J Clin Med 2026;15:567
- Nieman. Mechanical Power and Driving Pressure: Mechanisms of Lung Injury, Markers of Pathophysiology, or Therapeutic Targets? J Clin Med 2025;15(1):79
- Shrestha. Brain Ultrasonography in Neurocritical Care. J Nepalese Soc Crit Care Med 2026;4(1):17-26
- Silić. Portopulmonary Hypertension and Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: Contrasting Pathophysiology and Implications for Liver Transplantation. J Clin Med 2025;15(1):72
- Zuzda. Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers in Perioperative Care: A Scoping Review of Clinical Implementation. Diagnostics 2025;16(1):94
- Johnston. Autonomic dysfunction and hemodynamic management after acute spinal cord injury: blood pressure targets, perfusion strategies, and emerging therapies. Front Neurol 2026;16:1716013
- Glennon. Skin Disorders in Kidney Disease: Core Curriculum 2026. Am J Kidney Dis 2026;87(1):102-114
Commentaries
- Bailly. Latent Class Analysis to Identify Subgroups in Clinical Research: A Data-Driven Approach. Chest 2026;169(1):37-40
- Walter. Rebuttal From Drs Walter, Satterwhite, and Schmidt. Chest 2026;169(1):31-33
- Rowe. Rebuttal From Drs Rowe, Narasimhan, and Greenstein. Chest 2026;169(1):30-31
- Walter. COUNTERPOINT: Should Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Programs Require Advanced Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Competency? No. Chest 2026;169(1):28-30
- Rowe. POINT: Should Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Programs Require Advanced Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Competency? Yes. Chest 2026;169(1):26-28
- Omar. Heart–gut interaction in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a forgotten axis in critical care perfusion. J Artif Organs 2026;29:16
- Koga. Blood pressure management in stroke: comparative review of the 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM, 2024 ESC, 2023 ESH, and 2025 JSH guidelines. Hypertens Res 2026;epublished
- Teri. Permissive hypercapnia in acute respiratory distress syndrome: physiological mechanisms and clinical implications. Med Gas Res 2026;16(3):305-306
- Gudela. In Search of Balance—Rethinking the Definition and Subphenotypes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. J Nepalese Soc Crit Care Med 2026;4(1):1-6
Correspondence
- Thomas-Lamotte. Defibrillator Deployment in France: Time to Put an End to the Current Anarchy. The ANAR-AED Study. Resuscitation 2026;epublished January 7th
- Blandin. Another unknown in the adrenaline equation: impact of administration interval on cardiac arrest outcomes. The ADRE-TIME-LINE study. Resuscitation 2025;epublished January 4th
- Piagnerelli. Utility in prognostication of continuous EEG monitoring in postanoxic coma: importance on timing in relation to the cardiac arrest. Crit Care 2026;30:12
- Müller. Disenchantment: the overstated impact of citrate concentration on accumulation risk. Crit Care 2026;30:11
Case Reports
- Zachariah. Acute Pulmonary Edema and Cardiac Arrest After Large-Volume Paracentesis in a Patient With Decompensated Cirrhosis. ACG Case Rep J 2026;13(1):e01950
- Xu. Severe acute kidney injury after near-drowning in a healthy adult: A case report. Medicine 2026;105(1):e46402
- Gagnon. Ceftriaxone to Prevent Early-Onset Pneumonia in Comatose Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial and Resistome Assessment (PROTECT). Chest 2026;169(1):115-127
- Agarwal. Unraveling the Connection Between Respiratory Distress and Hypertension in an 18-Month-Old Girl. Chest 2026;169(1):e5-e9
- Wu. A 74-Year-Old Woman With Dyspnea, Muscle Weakness, and Rapidly Progressive Bilateral Diffuse Pulmonary Infiltrates. Chest 2026;169(1):e11-e15
- Triantafyllidi. A 45-Year-Old Woman With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Persistent Exertional Dyspnea and Peripheral Edema. Chest 2026;169(1):e17-e20
- Terré. A Case of Mediastinal Adenopathy and Clinically Suspected Myocarditis. Chest 2026;169(1):e25-e29
- Solitro. A Dynamic Monolateral Hydrothorax. Chest 2026;169(1):e21-e23
- Bam. Ethylene Glycol Poisoning With Oxalate Nephropathy and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Clin Case Rep 2026;14(1):e71774
- Bam. Fatal Paraquat Poisoning in a Young Female: A case report. J Nepalese Soc Crit Care Med 2026;4(1):27-31
Saturday 10th
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Andersen. International Position Paper on Outcome Selection After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Stroke 2026;epublished January 7th
- Belkin. Standardization of Baseline and Provocative Invasive Hemodynamic Protocols for the Evaluation of Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circ Heart Fail 2026;epublished January 6th
Case Reports
- Zachariah. Acute Pulmonary Edema and Cardiac Arrest After Large-Volume Paracentesis in a Patient With Decompensated Cirrhosis. ACG Case Rep J 2026;13(1):e01950
- Xu. Severe acute kidney injury after near-drowning in a healthy adult: A case report. Medicine 2026;105(1):e46402
- Gagnon. Ceftriaxone to Prevent Early-Onset Pneumonia in Comatose Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial and Resistome Assessment (PROTECT). Chest 2026;169(1):115-127
- Agarwal. Unraveling the Connection Between Respiratory Distress and Hypertension in an 18-Month-Old Girl. Chest 2026;169(1):e5-e9
- Wu. A 74-Year-Old Woman With Dyspnea, Muscle Weakness, and Rapidly Progressive Bilateral Diffuse Pulmonary Infiltrates. Chest 2026;169(1):e11-e15
- Triantafyllidi. A 45-Year-Old Woman With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Persistent Exertional Dyspnea and Peripheral Edema. Chest 2026;169(1):e17-e20
- Terré. A Case of Mediastinal Adenopathy and Clinically Suspected Myocarditis. Chest 2026;169(1):e25-e29
- Solitro. A Dynamic Monolateral Hydrothorax. Chest 2026;169(1):e21-e23
Friday 9th
Editorials
- Wongtirawit. Alveolar gas equation and its clinical implications. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Robertsen. Intensive care staff: the gatekeepers to donation after circulatory death. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Hou. Integration of continuous renal replacement therapy in patients on extracorporeal life support: timing, modality, and future directions. Ren Fail 2025;47(1):2604452
Commentaries
- Menga. Intrathoracic effects of PEEP: beyond oxygenation. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Zeng. Can we escape from top-priority ESKAPE pathogens? Emerg Microbes Infect 2026;epublished January 8th
Thursday 8th
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- ten Berg. Mean Arterial Pressure and Mortality in Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock with and without Cardiac Arrest: A Meta-Analysis. J Card Fail 2026;epublished January 2nd
- Parlow. Prognostic Factors Among Patients Receiving Microaxial Flow Pump for Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2026;epublished January 8th
- Thamilmaran. Optimal timing of cranioplasty post-decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and overview of ongoing trials. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2026;epublished January 8th
- Mahmoudi. Continuous vs. intermittent infusion of corticosteroids in septic shock: a GRADE-based systematic review and meta-analysis. J Anesth Analg Crit Care 2026;epublished January 6th
- Hu. Impact of enteral nutrition interruption in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2026;50(1):13-25
- Jin. Evidence for Hydroxocobalamin in Cyanide Toxicity Caused by Smoke Inhalation: An Updated Systematic Review. Emerg Med Int 2025;2025:1779752
Observational Studies
- Dillenbeck. Health-Related Quality of Life and Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Arrest. JAMA Netw Open 2026;9(1):e2552832
- Baldetti. Venopulmonary Extracorporeal Life Support: An ELSO Registry Analysis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2026;epublished January 6th
- Maisat. Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns in Perioperative Anesthesia Care: A Clinical Perspective. Anesth Res 2026;3(1):1
- Mongodi. Early lung ultrasound score changes predict the failure of non-invasive respiratory supports in acute hypoxemic patients: a multicenter prospective observational study. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 7th
- Combes. A prospective clinical evaluation of new ECCO2R technology in mild to moderate ARDS patients: assessing ultra-lung-protective ventilation with PRISMALUNG+. Crit Care 2026;30:15
Protocols
Wednesday 7th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Mirus. Hemodynamic monitoring: basic principles in operation room and intensive care unit. J Clin Monit Comput 2026;epublished January 6th
- Frerichs. Recent advances in experimental and clinical applications of chest electrical impedance tomography: a narrative review. ICMx 2026;14:1
Editorials
- Supady. Defining a national standard for ECMO emergency care. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 27th
- De Jong. Checking methodology and statistics when reading an observational study. Intensive Care Med 2026;epublished January 27th
Tuesday 6th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Shirode. Tandem extracorporeal blood purification/support therapies in critically ill children: a literature review. Crit Care Med 2026;54(1):163-174
- Shields. Resuscitative cesarean delivery: when every second counts. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2025;233(6):S272-S279
- Jauniaux. What is placenta accreta? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2025;233(6):S630-S640
- Balmaks. The role of the anaesthetist in mitigating the environmental impacts of nitrous oxide: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(1):74-85
- Fei. Targeting glycolysis and maintaining glucose homeostasis for treating perioperative neurocognitive disorder: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(1):126-144
- Baker. Education in airway management: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2026;136(1):308-316
Monday 5th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Abdulaziz. Circulatory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Chest Crit Care 2025;2(4):100096
- Martin-Loeches. Management of endothelial dysfunction in septic shock: role of albumin administration. J Intensive Care 2026;14:1
- Bailey. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Persons Who Use Intravenous Drugs. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2025;27:21
Sunday 4th
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Balzani. Patient self-inflicted lung injury an important phenomenon. Curr Opin Crit Care 2026;32(1):9-16
- Reed. Liver injury: what you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(1):1-11
- Blank. Traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax: what you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2026;100(1):12-17
- Bishop. Sodium ascorbate versus ascorbic acid in sepsis: a narrative review of emerging cardiovascular and neurological benefits. Crit Care 2026;epublished January 3rd
- Moysidis. Acute myocardial infarction in patients without standard modifiable risk factors – a state-of-the-art review. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2025;35(8):506-516
- Rahmel. Duration matters: tailoring antibiotic therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia. Antibiotics 2026;15:34
- Bozic. Coagulation abnormalities in liver cirrhosis: diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Medicina 2026;62:104
- Chandra. Point-of-care ultrasound: uniting cardiology and nephrology at the bedside. World J Cardiol 2025;17(12):112047
- Sharma. A narrative review on fascial plane blocks – Part A: anatomical foundations and mechanistic insights. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):127-136
- Sharma. A narrative review on fascial plane blocks – Part B: clinical applications, practical considerations, and future directions. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):137-146
- Rath. Fascial plane blocks in children: mechanisms, indications, controversies, and practical guidance. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):147-156
- Thakore. External oblique intercostal plane block: a scoping review of anatomy, techniques, and clinical applications. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):157-176
- Mistry. Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block: an educational review of anatomy and techniques – Part A: proximal approaches. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):177-199
- Bhatia. Fascia iliaca compartment block: a narrative review. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):200-204
- Sonawane. Decoding quadratus lumborum blocks: fascial pathways and analgesic coverage—A narrative review. Indian J Anaesth 2026;70(1):205-220
- Moore. Critical care after thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke: who really needs the ICU? J Clin Med 2026;15(1):324
- Sertaridou. Dexmedetomidine’s role in adult ICU after 20 years of experience—a narrative review. Healthcare 2025;13(22):2882
- Yuan. Acute coronary syndromes: state-of-the-art diagnosis, management, and secondary prevention. J Clin Med 2026;15(1):16
- Kırşan. Pulmonary atelectasis in anaesthesia and critical care. BJA Educ 2026;26(1):20-29
- Pełka. Exacerbation of asthma among pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department. J Clin Med 2025;14(22):8187
- Torre. ECMO in refractory septic shock: patient selection, timing and hemodynamic targets. J Clin Med 2025;14(22):7904
- Chalkias. Heart–lung interactions in combined distributive shock and ARDS: applied cardiopulmonary physiology at the bedside. J Clin Med 2025;14(21):7844
- Poddi. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery: a state-of-the-art review. J Clin Med 2026;15(1):371
- Petersen Saadi. The rise of point-of-care ultrasound in cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Eur Heart J Imaging Methods Pract 2026;4(1):qyaf147
- Herrington. Chronic kidney disease. Lancet 2026;407(10523):90-104
- Magder. Ventricular afterload, preload, and cardiac function: time for a paradigm shift. Hemodynamics 2025;1(2):e0012
Saturday 3rd
Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses
- Qu. Moral distress of intensive care unit nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Nurs 2026;epublished January 3rd
- Nakamura. Inhaled nitric oxide for acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intensive Care 2026;epublished January 2nd
- Abouelmagd. Sodium bicarbonate use during pediatric cardiac arrest: impact on survival and neurological outcomes: a meta-analysis. J Pediatr Crit Care 2025;12(6):316-323
- Mumoli. Bleeding risk of central venous catheterization in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. TH Open 2025;9:a27700060
- Boulouis. Pediatric intracerebral hemorrhage management—consensus statement of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization—part 1: acute phase and workup. J Am Heart Assoc 2025;epublished December 30th
- Mumoli. Bleeding risk of central venous catheterization in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. TH Open 2025;9:a27700060
Observational Studies
Protocols
Friday 2nd
Guidelines & Position Statements
- Boulouis. Pediatric Intracerebral Hemorrhage Management—Consensus Statement of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization—Part 1: Acute Phase and Workup. J Am Heart Assoc 2025;epublished December 30th
- Mrakotsky. Pediatric Intracerebral Hemorrhage Management—Consensus Statement of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization—Part 2: Outcomes, Rehabilitation, and Transition to Adulthood. J Am Heart Assoc 2025;epublished December 30th
- Aldrich. Evaluation and treatment of infective endocarditis in children and adolescents with underlying CHD: a Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative Clinical Practice Guideline. Cardiol Young 2025;epublished December 30th
- Chen. Guidelines for the construction and management of critical care medicine in China (2025 Edition). J Intensive Med 2025;epublished December 30th
- Ciampi-Dopazo. CIRSE Standards of Practice on Endovascular Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2025;epublished December 29th
- Maier. The E-AHPBA—ESSO—Innsbruck consensus recommendations on peri- and postoperative management following liver resection. Br J Surg 2026;113(1):znaf272
Editorials
- Saxena. Managing perioperative neurocognitive disorders in geriatric patients: past, present, and future. BMC Anesthesiol 2025;25:616
- Augoustides. Myocardial protection with cardioplegia in cardiac surgery – optimizing where we are now and setting goals for where we could go next? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;epublished January 1st
Commentaries
- Morton. Emergency anaesthetic management in critically ill and injured patients: the STEPS approach (self, team, environment, patient and system). Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2026;34(1):1
- Liu. Protecting endothelial function in septic patients: a hopeful strategy? Hemodynamics 2025;1(2):e0008
Trial Critique
Correspondence
- Gibelin. Bronchoalveolar lavage during prone positioning in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: safety concerns. Crit Care 2026;30:3
- Zhang. Conservative oxygenation strategy may increase ventilator-free days for critically ill patients in intensive care unit. J Intensive Med 2026;epublished January 2nd
- Zhang. Real-time ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation: should it be the preferred method for central venous catheterization in critically ill? Crit Care 2025;29(1):541
- Wang. Unraveling the true determinants of citrate accumulation in continuous kidney replacement therapy: the overlooked role of citrate concentration and dilution modality. Crit Care 2025;29:530
Case Reports
- Chennakeshavallu. Left ventricular endocardial dissection following inadvertent placement of temporary pacing lead in the left ventricle. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(1):402-403
- Kumar. Moving the goalposts: need to adjust for vasoactive inotropic support when interpreting hemodynamics effects of the Impella 5.5 in cardiogenic shock patients. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2026;40(1):411-413
- George. Emergency decompression of rare tension hydrothorax with obstructive shock: a case series. J Cardiothorac Surg 2025;20(1):472
- Akhter. Hashimoto's encephalopathy in a critically ill patient with polysubstance use: a diagnostic challenge. AACE Endocrinol Diabetes 2025;12(4):218-221
- Sáenz-Molina. ECG challenge: a slower-than-usual heart transplant. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2025;9(12):ytaf635
Thursday January 1st
Narrative Reviews
Clinical
- Liu. Gastrointestinal complications in intensive care. Med Rev 2025;5(6):452-476
- León-Román. Acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease: early diagnosis and treatment. Medicina 2025;61(12):2097
- Coggins. Advances in pediatric therapeutic drug monitoring. Pediatrics 2026;157(1):e2025073013
- Wang. Stroke medicine: what's next? Stroke Vasc Neurol 2025;epublished December 29th
- Mlynarczyk-Bonikowska. The pathogenicity mechanisms of Staphylococcus aureus. Int J Mol Sci 2025;26:11803
- Haddiya. Updates in the management of intradialytic hypotension: emerging strategies and innovations. World J Nephrol 2025;14(4):109168
- Gogula. Lung ultrasound in nephrology: basics, applications, limitations, and future directions. World J Nephrol 2025;14(4):110491
- Briassoulis. AI-enabled precision nutrition in the ICU: a narrative review and implementation roadmap. Nutrients 2026;18(1):110
- Giurazza. Current approaches to airway and ventilation strategies in laryngotracheal surgery: a narrative review. Medicina 2025;61(12):2208
- Sole. The paradox of healthcare in the 'superbugs' era: current challenges and future directions. Pathogens 2025;14(12):1199
- Mannozzi. Cardiorenal syndrome and autonomic overactivity. Biomedicines 2025;13:2947
- Pérez-Garzón. Exploring Pandora’s box: a review of thoracic compartment syndrome. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2025;57(1):381-387
- Reintam Blaser. Core outcome sets and trials of nutrition and metabolism interventions. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2025;epublished November 27th
- Peng. Artificial intelligence-guided nutritional therapy in the ICU. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2025;epublished November 25th