Low Muscularity as Assessed by Abdominal Computed Tomography on Intensive Care Unit Admission Is Associated With Mortality in a Critically Ill Asian Population.

Background: Low muscularity (LM) is associated with high mortality in the Caucasian critically ill population. Muscularity can be accurately measured by the skeletal muscle index (SMI; cm /m ) generated by computed tomography (CT). This study aimed to establish the overall and sex-specific cutoff values that predict hospital mortality in an Asian critically ill population.

Ultrasound-guided central venous vascular access-novel needle navigation technology compared with conventional method: A randomized study.

Purpose: Central venous catheter insertion is a common procedure in the intensive care setting. However, complications persist despite real-time ultrasound guidance. Recent innovation in needle navigation technology using guided positioning system enables the clinician to visualize the needle's real-time position and trajectory as it approaches the target.