Comparison of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation in suspected sepsis patients with acute respiratory distress in the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) are widely utilized respiratory support modalities for patients presenting with suspected sepsis and respiratory distress.This study aims to compare the 48-hour intubation rates between HFNC and NIV therapies in patients with suspected sepsis and respiratory distress.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study collected data over a 2-year period (January 2022 to December 2023) from patients presenting to the ED of Ramathibodi Hospital with suspected sepsis who received respiratory support with either HFNC or NIV.

Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests' Management; a Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and acidosis are among the reversible causes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) that can be promptly identified using point-of-care testing (POCT) for blood gas and electrolyte analysis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of POCT in the prehospital setting for OHCA management.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study the management and outcomes of OHCA patients were compared before and after implementing the POCT for blood gas and electrolyte analysis by EMS in the prehospital setting of Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand.