Publications by authors named "Erik Tamberg"
Our objective was to characterize sedation management in adult patients with severe respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). We conducted a retrospective chart review of these patients treated at Toronto General Hospital between January 2012 and October 2015. Medications administered (sedative, analgesic, paralytic, and antipsychotic), sedation depth (Sedation Agitation Scale [SAS] score) delirium assessments, and mobilization were recorded daily.
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- Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is often used for immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory failure, but its failure can lead to increased mortality, prompting a study on its effectiveness in patients with hematologic malignancies.
- A retrospective analysis of 79 patients at Mount Sinai Hospital revealed that 56% of those treated with NIV ultimately required endotracheal intubation, with total ICU mortality at 42% and 3-month mortality at 57%.
- The study found that patients who failed NIV or had a do-not-intubate order tended to have more severe conditions, such as acute leukemia, higher respiratory demands, and more frequent vasopressor use compared to those who successfully avoided intubation.