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View article: Epidemiology of non-central line-associated primary bloodstream infections in a network of Indian hospitals: A prospective surveillance study over 7 years (2017-2024)
Epidemiology of non-central line-associated primary bloodstream infections in a network of Indian hospitals: A prospective surveillance study over 7 years (2017-2024) Open
View article: Glandular cardiac myxomas: Pathological features and histogenesis
Glandular cardiac myxomas: Pathological features and histogenesis Open
Cardiac myxomas (CMs) constitute one of the most common benign tumors of the heart, with a characteristic histomorphology of “lepidic cells” in an eosinophilic myxoid material, warranting immediate recognition. However, several, though unc…
View article: Comparison of opioid-free anesthesia with opioid-based anesthesia in neonates and infants undergoing laparoscopic or endoscopic surgeries: A randomized controlled trial
Comparison of opioid-free anesthesia with opioid-based anesthesia in neonates and infants undergoing laparoscopic or endoscopic surgeries: A randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Postoperative pain after laparoscopic surgery can include referred shoulder pain, visceral pain, and incisional pain, often due to CO₂ insufflation and peritoneal irritation. Although opioids are widely used for pain management…
View article: Profile of central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult, paediatric, and neonatal intensive care units of hospitals participating in a health-care-associated infection surveillance network in India: a 7-year multicentric study
Profile of central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult, paediatric, and neonatal intensive care units of hospitals participating in a health-care-associated infection surveillance network in India: a 7-year multicentric study Open
For the Hindi translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
View article: Type ‘B’ tracheoesophageal fistula concealing congenital tracheomalacia: A pathophysiological hypothesis
Type ‘B’ tracheoesophageal fistula concealing congenital tracheomalacia: A pathophysiological hypothesis Open
View article: Reply to Comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study”
Reply to Comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study” Open
View article: Comparison of the effect of intra-cuff normal saline, dexamethasone or ketamine for prevention of postoperative sore throat: a randomized controlled trial
Comparison of the effect of intra-cuff normal saline, dexamethasone or ketamine for prevention of postoperative sore throat: a randomized controlled trial Open
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View article: Comparing Different Biomarkers for Gram Negative Sepsis By Metallo-beta-lactamase Producers in Intensive Care Unit
Comparing Different Biomarkers for Gram Negative Sepsis By Metallo-beta-lactamase Producers in Intensive Care Unit Open
INTRODUCTION: Gram-negative sepsis is a severe condition associated with high mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and significant healthcare costs. While blood cultures remain the gold standard for diagnosis, their extended processing tim…
View article: PErioperative respiratory care aNd outcomes for patients underGoing hIgh risk abdomiNal surgery (PENGUIN): a randomised international internal pilot trial
PErioperative respiratory care aNd outcomes for patients underGoing hIgh risk abdomiNal surgery (PENGUIN): a randomised international internal pilot trial Open
View article: Prokineticin-2 and Procalcitonin\'s Diagnostic Accuracy for Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Prokineticin-2 and Procalcitonin\'s Diagnostic Accuracy for Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Bhat K, Kothari N, Sharma A, Goyal S, Meshram T, Paliwal B, et al. Prokineticin-2 and Procalcitonin's Diagnostic Accuracy for Sepsis In Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Observational Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(3):26…
View article: Representation of women as lead authors in Indian Anaesthesiology Journals: Quo Vadis?
Representation of women as lead authors in Indian Anaesthesiology Journals: Quo Vadis? Open
View article: Effects of Early Use of Methylene Blue and Vasopressin on Noradrenaline Dose in Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Early Use of Methylene Blue and Vasopressin on Noradrenaline Dose in Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Kuri HR, Sharma A, Meshram T, Kothari N, Goyal S, Paliwal B, et al. Effects of Early Use of Methylene Blue and Vasopressin on Noradrenaline Dose in Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(2):108-1…
View article: P-1038. Clinical Analysis of Nosocomial Candidemia: Species Profile, Resistance Patterns and Mortality Determinants
P-1038. Clinical Analysis of Nosocomial Candidemia: Species Profile, Resistance Patterns and Mortality Determinants Open
Background Candidemia has become one of the commonest nosocomial blood stream infection (BSI) secondary to infected central venous catheters or surgical site infections. Prompt diagnosis followed by early treatment is needed to reduce the …
View article: Effects of intraoperative recruitment maneuver in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic surgery: A narrative review
Effects of intraoperative recruitment maneuver in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic surgery: A narrative review Open
In this article, we explored 18 studies showing the impact of the intraoperative recruitment maneuver on patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic surgery. A recruiting maneuver accompanied by a more significant positive end-expiratory…
View article: Approach to Surgical Clipping of Ruptured Aneurysms for Young Neurosurgeons
Approach to Surgical Clipping of Ruptured Aneurysms for Young Neurosurgeons Open
Background: Advancements in endovascular technology have changed the management strategy of ruptured aneurysms, and the art of surgical clipping is progressively diminishing. However, there will always be a role of clipping, especially for…
View article: Early weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation via high-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional weaning in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure: a prospective randomized controlled study
Early weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation via high-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional weaning in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure: a prospective randomized controlled study Open
Among patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, early extubation with high-flow nasal oxygen is a feasible and superior alternative to the conventional method of weaning, as it increases the number of invasive mechanical ventilati…
View article: The efficacy and safety of continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic nephrectomy: A prospective randomized clinical trial
The efficacy and safety of continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic nephrectomy: A prospective randomized clinical trial Open
Background and Aims: Analgesic efficacy and safety of continuous catheter technique in transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB3) for laparoscopic nephrectomy has not been studied. This study was planned to evaluate the efficacy and saf…
View article: Comparison of effects of dexmedetomidine with ketofol and ketofol alone on quality of sedation in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: A prospective randomized controlled double-blind trial
Comparison of effects of dexmedetomidine with ketofol and ketofol alone on quality of sedation in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: A prospective randomized controlled double-blind trial Open
Background and Aim: Patient movement during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most frequent cause of artifacts and poor scan quality. Children cannot lie still. Thus, anesthesia is required to keep the child calm and immobile. This r…
View article: Is it time to erase the blue (pipe)line?
Is it time to erase the blue (pipe)line? Open
View article: Comparison of Modified ROX Index Score and ROX Index Score for Early Prediction of High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy Outcome in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Comparison of Modified ROX Index Score and ROX Index Score for Early Prediction of High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy Outcome in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study Open
Sarkar AG, Sharma A, Kothari N, Goyal S, Meshram T, Kumari K, et al. Comparison of Modified ROX Index Score and ROX Index Score for Early Prediction of High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy Outcome in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failur…
View article: Outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients on antihypertensives: A cross-sectional study
Outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients on antihypertensives: A cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection frequently have hypertension as a co-morbidity, which is linked to adverse outcomes. Antihypertensives may affect the outcome of COVID-19 infection. AIM To assess the e…
View article: Prediction of correlation between preoperative parents’ anxiety and their child’s anxiety before elective surgery under anaesthesia: An observational study
Prediction of correlation between preoperative parents’ anxiety and their child’s anxiety before elective surgery under anaesthesia: An observational study Open
Background and Aims: Preoperative parental anxiety can have a profound impact on their children undergoing surgery. The present study was done to analyse the correlation between preoperative parental anxiety and their child’s anxiety in pa…
View article: Clinical experience with stellate ganglion block in a neonate
Clinical experience with stellate ganglion block in a neonate Open
Dear Editor, The stellate ganglion constitutes the sympathetic innervations of the head, neck, and upper extremities.[1] Stellate ganglion block (SGB) for upper extremity arterial vasospasm has been described in adults, but the data in neo…
View article: Surveillance of ventilator associated pneumonia in a network of indian hospitals using modified definitions: a pilot study
Surveillance of ventilator associated pneumonia in a network of indian hospitals using modified definitions: a pilot study Open
This work was supported by a grant received from the Indian Council of Medical Research (code I-1203).
View article: Comparison of the neuraxial acoustic window in hamstring stretch position and cross-legged position: An observational pilot study
Comparison of the neuraxial acoustic window in hamstring stretch position and cross-legged position: An observational pilot study Open
Background: The patient’s position determines the success of the block during neuraxial anesthesia. We compare the neuraxial acoustic window in two positions namely, the hamstring stretch position (HSP) and the crossed-leg position, which …
View article: Bringing ICU technologies to the operating room: Transforming patient care?
Bringing ICU technologies to the operating room: Transforming patient care? Open
View article: Author Response: Beyond the Nasal Prongs: A Joust of Oxygen Delivery Methods in Post-op Hypoxemia
Author Response: Beyond the Nasal Prongs: A Joust of Oxygen Delivery Methods in Post-op Hypoxemia Open
How to cite this article: Mishra S, Kothari N, Sharma A, Goyal S, Rathod DK, Meshram T, et al. Author Response: Beyond the Nasal Prongs: A Joust of Oxygen Delivery Methods in Post-op Hypoxemia. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(…
View article: Genomic insights into in-ICU emergence of last-resort antimicrobial resistance in a rare, carbapenem resistant, ST16 Klebsiella pneumoniae strain from Jodhpur, India
Genomic insights into in-ICU emergence of last-resort antimicrobial resistance in a rare, carbapenem resistant, ST16 Klebsiella pneumoniae strain from Jodhpur, India Open
BC16 was a colistin resistant derivative of U23, which evolved colistin resistance by an IS5-mediated disruption of the mgrB locus, likely during treatment of the index patient with colistin in the ICU. The strains belong to a rare subtype…
View article: qSOFA combined with suPAR for early risk detection and guidance of antibiotic treatment in emergency department: a bit sweet and a bit sour randomized controlled trial
qSOFA combined with suPAR for early risk detection and guidance of antibiotic treatment in emergency department: a bit sweet and a bit sour randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Comparison of neuraxial acoustic target window of the spine among rider sitting, cross leg, hamstring stretch, and classical sitting position: An observational study
Comparison of neuraxial acoustic target window of the spine among rider sitting, cross leg, hamstring stretch, and classical sitting position: An observational study Open
Background and Aims: To compare ultra-sonographic dimensions of acoustic target window of the spine in the participants at four different sitting positions namely cross leg sitting (CLP), hamstring stretch (HSP), classical sitting (CSP) an…