Saudi Critical Care Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 86 - 97
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Uncertainty
remains
regarding
potential
benefits
of
induced
hypothermia
(IHT)
after
out-of-hospital
cardiac
arrest
(OHCA).
Spanning
12
meta-analyses
randomized
clinical
trials
(RCTs)
published
since
2020,
conclusions
have
ranged
from
IHT
improving
both
survival
and
neurological
outcomes,
to
neither,
increasing
patient
risk.
In
this
meta-analysis,
we
compare
31-33°C
against
no
34-36°C
while
trying
overcome
some
the
shortfalls
prior
meta-analyses.
Methods:
After
an
extensive
search
four
scientific
databases,
steps
were
taken
select
RCTs
at
low
risk
bias,
using
Cochrane
Collaboration
bias
tool,
otherwise
appropriate
for
question
hand
examining
issues
concern
with
Meta-analysis
was
performed
patients
shockable
non-shockable
rhythms
together
and,
as
feasible,
separately,
generating
odds
ratios
(OR)
each
RCT
separately
compiled
mortality
outcomes.
Result:
Ten
encompassing
2129
31-33
2123
rhythm-matched
controls
analyzed.
Overall,
benefit
either
or
outcome
identified.
However,
three
six
comparing
unveiled
statistically-significant
improvements
in
compiling
data
these
studies
just
failed
identify
a
significant
(OR=1.16,
0.98-1.36;
p=0.077).
Among
496
whom
rhythm-specific
outcomes
reported,
good
achieved
57.0%
54.9%
versus
20.1%
8.6%
among
those
rhythms,
respectively.
Conclusion:
evaluating
moderate
use
OHCA
remain
necessary.
Resuscitation Plus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100921 - 100921
Published: March 1, 2025
Targeted
temperature
management
(TTM)
is
commonly
used
in
the
setting
of
out-of-hospital
cardiac
arrest
(OHCA)
to
improve
survival
and
functional
outcomes.
However,
real-world
evidence
effects
optimal
are
limited.
To
help
address
this,
we
examined
associations
between
TTM
neurologically-intact
after
non-traumatic
OHCA
across
changing
institutional
goals.
We
performed
a
single-site,
retrospective,
cohort
study
adults
with
who
arrived
comatose
emergency
department
received
from
2010
2020.
Primary
exposure
was
goal
temperature.
Institutional
changed
33
°C
(TTM33-1)
36
(TTM36)
2014
back
(TTM33-2)
2017.
The
primary
outcome
at
discharge,
defined
as
Cerebral
Performance
Category
score
1
or
2.
Secondary
outcomes
included
hospital
discharge
care
processes.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
analysis
evaluated
association
neurological
outcome.
Of
1,469
OCHA
patients
meeting
inclusion
criteria,
800
(54%)
TTM.
initiated
more
frequently
during
TTM33-1
(60%)
than
TTM36
(52%)
TTM33-2
(52%).
After
adjustment
for
demographic
characteristics,
there
no
significant
survival,
versus
(adjusted
odds
ratio
1.10,
95%
confidence
interval
0.76,
1.60).
not
significantly
associated
adult
department.
Interface Focus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6)
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Cardiac
arrest
(CA)
is
associated
with
high
incidence
and
mortality
rates.
Among
patients
who
survive
the
acute
phase,
brain
injury
stands
out
as
a
primary
cause
of
death
or
disability.
Effective
intensive
care
management,
including
targeted
temperature
seizure
treatment
maintenance
normal
physiological
parameters,
plays
crucial
role
in
improving
survival
neurological
outcomes.
Current
guidelines
advocate
for
neuroprotective
strategies
to
mitigate
secondary
following
CA,
although
certain
treatments
remain
subjects
debate.
Clinical
examination
neuroimaging
studies,
both
invasive
non-invasive
neuromonitoring
methods
serum
biomarkers
are
valuable
tools
predicting
outcomes
comatose
resuscitated
patients.
Neuromonitoring,
particular,
provides
vital
insights
identifying
complications,
personalizing
approaches
forecasting
prognosis
post-CA.
In
this
review,
we
offer
an
overview
advanced
best
practices
aimed
at
optimizing
protection
after
CA.
Critical Care Explorations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. e1104 - e1104
Published: July 1, 2024
IMPORTANCE:
Ventilator-associated
pneumonia
(VAP)
frequently
occurs
in
patients
with
cardiac
arrest.
Diagnosis
of
VAP
after
arrest
remains
challenging,
while
the
use
current
biomarkers
such
as
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
or
procalcitonin
(PCT)
is
debated.
OBJECTIVES:
To
evaluate
biomarkers’
impact
helping
diagnosis
DESIGN,
SETTING,
AND
PARTICIPANTS:
This
a
prospective
ancillary
study
randomized,
multicenter,
double-blind
placebo-controlled
ANtibiotherapy
during
Therapeutic
HypothermiA
to
pRevenT
Infectious
Complications
(ANTHARTIC)
trial
evaluating
antibiotic
prophylaxis
prevent
out-of-hospital
secondary
shockable
rhythm
and
treated
therapeutic
hypothermia.
An
adjudication
committee
blindly
evaluated
according
predefined
clinical,
radiologic,
microbiological
criteria.
All
available
biomarker(s),
sample(s),
consent
approval
were
included.
MAIN
OUTCOMES
MEASURES:
The
main
endpoint
was
ability
correctly
diagnose
predict
within
48
hours
sampling.
combination
two
discriminating
VAP.
Blood
samples
collected
at
baseline
on
day
3.
Routine
exploratory
panel
inflammatory
measurements
performed.
Analyses
adjusted
randomization
group.
RESULTS:
Among
161
ANTHARTIC
biological
(
n
=
33)
had
higher
body
mass
index
Acute
Physiology
Chronic
Health
Evaluation
II
score,
more
unwitnessed
arrest,
catecholamines,
experienced
prolonged
hypothermia
duration
than
without
121).
In
univariate
analyses,
significantly
associated
showing
an
area
under
curve
(AUC)
greater
0.70
CRP
(AUC
0.76),
interleukin
(IL)
17A
17C
(IL17C)
(0.74),
macrophage
colony-stimulating
factor
1
(0.73),
PCT
(0.72),
vascular
endothelial
growth
A
(VEGF-A)
(0.71).
Multivariate
analysis
combining
novel
revealed
several
pairs
p
value
less
0.001
odds
ratio
1:
VEGF-A
+
IL12
subunit
beta
(IL12B),
Fms-related
tyrosine
kinase
3
ligands
(Flt3L)
C–C
chemokine
20
(CCL20),
Flt3L
IL17A,
IL6,
STAM-binding
(STAMBP)
CCL20,
STAMBP
CCL20
4EBP1,
caspase-8
(CASP8),
IL6
CASP8.
Best
AUCs
observed
for
(0.79),
(0.78),
IL17C.
CONCLUSIONS
RELEVANCE:
Our
shows
that
specific
biomarkers,
especially
combined
could
help
better
early
occurrence
patients.
JAMA Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
81(2), P. 115 - 115
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
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Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Therapeutic
hypothermia
inhibits
organ
damage
by
suppressing
metabolism,
which
makes
it
a
therapy
of
choice
for
treating
various
diseases.
Specifically,
is
often
used
to
treat
conditions
involving
central
nervous
system
disorders
where
expected
positively
impact
functional
prognosis.
Although
keeping
the
body
temperature
at
hypothermic
level
has
been
conventionally
used,
how
manage
correctly
remains
topic
debate.
Recently,
concept
management
proposed
improve
quality
control
and
avoid
hyperthermia.
This
review
focuses
on
effect
in
practice
clinical
situations.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
Status
epilepticus
represents
a
significant
neurological
emergency,
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
In
addition
to
standard
care,
the
identification
of
adjuvant
strategies
is
essential
improve
outcome.
Cardiology in Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
There
is
a
need
to
examine
the
evidence
of
therapeutic
hypothermia
(TH)
safety
and
efficacy
during
management
ST-elevation
myocardial
infarction.
We
therefore
conducted
systematic
review
meta-analysis
synthesizing
from
randomized
controlled
trials
obtained
PubMed,
Cochrane,
Scopus,
Web
Science
inception
July
2024.
reported
dichotomous
outcomes
using
risk
ratio
(RR)
continuous
mean
difference
(MD)
with
95%
confidence
interval
(CI).
This
study
was
registered
CRD42024586329
on
International
Prospective
Register
Systematic
Reviews.
Ten
806
patients
were
included.
no
significant
between
both
groups
in
major
adverse
cardiac
event
(RR:
1.50,
CI:
0.71–3.15,
P
=
0.29),
microvascular
obstruction
(MD:
0.12,
−0.04
0.29,
0.15),
infarct
size
−0.11,
−1.65
1.43,
0.89).
TH
significantly
associated
longer
door-to-balloon
time
12.60,
6.75
18.46,
<
0.01),
increased
incidence
infection
3.30,
1.31
8.29,
uncontrolled
shivering
5.78,
1.60
20.94,
0.01).
The
available
does
not
support
benefit
for
reducing
burden
infarction
nor
lowering
severity