Validation of the sarcopenia index to assess muscle mass in the critically ill: A novel application of kidney function markers.

Background & Aims: Adverse outcomes for hospitalized patients with sarcopenia are well documented, and identification of patients at risk remains challenging. The sarcopenia index (SI), previously defined as (serum creatinine/serum cystatin C) × 100, could be an inexpensive, readily accessible, objective tool to predict muscle mass and risk for adverse clinical outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of the SI as a predictor of muscle mass.

Evaluation of TEAM dynamics before and after remote simulation training utilizing CERTAIN platform.

Objective: The current study examines the feasibility and potential effects of long distance, remote simulation training on team dynamics.

Design: The study design was a prospective study evaluating team dynamics before and after remote simulation.

Subjects: Study subjects consisted of interdisciplinary teams (attending physicians, physicians in training, advanced care practitioners, and/or nurses).

Cardiorenal syndrome in sepsis: A narrative review.

Multi-organ dysfunction is seen in nearly 40-60% of all patients presenting with sepsis, including renal and cardiac dysfunction. Cardiorenal syndrome type-5 reflects concomitant cardiac and renal dysfunction secondary to a systemic condition that primarily affects both organs, such as sepsis. There are limited data on the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical implications of cardiorenal syndrome in sepsis.