Collections and calls for papers

Artificial Intelligence in ICU

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and critical care is predicted to revolutionize patient care and critical care in the very near future. The highly technological environment of an ...

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ICU Toolbox

The “ICU Toolbox” collection provides practical advice on a range of special focus topics. It aims to be a beacon of practical insights, offering concise and insightful hands-on guidance for healthcare profe...

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Intensive Care in Resource Limited Settings

In resource-limited settings, the provision of intensive care presents unique challenges that demand innovative solutions. This topical collection deals with the complexities faced by healthcare professional...

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Lasting Legacy

This topical collection aims to bring to our readers, especially younger colleagues, a series of pieces based on the evolution of different concepts in the intensive care unit, from nutrition to PEEP and vas...

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Machines that save lives

The principle of primum non nocere (first, not harm) should always be applied to critically ill patients, specifically when using extracorporeal organ support (ECOS) machines and monitoring devices. A multid...

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My Green ICU

Healthcare pollutes the earth’s air, land, and water, contributing approximately 5% of worldwide anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs). Critical care medicine is a hospital carbon hotspot with continuous sta...

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Severe infections in the critically ill

Severe infections and related complications are a significant aspect of the intensive care setting. In this topical collection, world-renowned experts share their knowledge and expertise to provide critical ...

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Ultrasound usage in the intensive care unit

Critical Care Ultrasound has revolutionised intensive care medicine, impacting diagnosis, monitoring and real-time procedural guidance. In this collection of articles, we present a practical approach to the ...

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Ventilation

Acute respiratory failure is a common, life-threatening syndrome in critically ill patients and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In this topical collection of Intensive Care Medicine, world l...

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