Publications by authors named "Adam Lipka Falck"
Background: Fluid bolus therapy (FBT) is common in ICUs but whether it achieves the effects expected by intensivists remains uncertain. We aimed to describe intensivists' expectations and compare them to the actual physiological effects.
Methods: We evaluated 77 patients in two ICUs (Sweden and Australia).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of proning (turning patients onto their stomachs) on oxygenation in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- The research involved 44 patients and found significant improvements in oxygen levels during the first three proning sessions, particularly in those with lower oxygenation levels (PaO2:FiO2 < 120 mm Hg).
- It suggests that proning can benefit a broad range of patients with COVID-19 ARDS, although further studies are needed to assess its impact on mortality.