Archive

Medical Category: Thoracic and Respiratory

sPESI vs Bova Score title image showing pulmonary embolism risk stratification with discharge and monitoring icons.

MDCalc Wars: sPESI vs Bova Score — PE Risk Stratification Made Practical

Not every normotensive PE patient is truly low risk. sPESI helps identify patients who may be safe for outpatient management, while Bova helps recognize patients at risk for early deterioration despite initially stable vital signs.

Read More
Hematology and OncologyThoracic and Respiratory

HI-PEITHO Trial: Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter Directed Fibrinolysis for PE

In patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), does ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed fibrinolysis (US-CDT) plus anticoagulation improve clinical outcomes compared to anticoagulation alone?

Read More
ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preoxygenation Strategies For Intubation of Critically Ill Patients

What are the differences in efficacy and safety of HFNC, NIPPV, and facemask oxygen for preoxygenation of patients who are critically ill requiring tracheal intubation?

Read More
ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

The PEERLESS Trial: Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-Risk PE

The optimal treatment strategy for intermediate-risk (submassive) pulmonary embolism remains controversial. These patients are not in shock, but they have right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and myocardial injury, which are associated with higher risk for clinical decompensation and adverse outcomes.

Read More
Thoracic and Respiratory

REBEL CAST – RENOVATE Trial: HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure

The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a high-impact question across five distinct etiologic groups: Is HFNC non-inferior to BPAP (NIV) for preventing intubation or death in acute respiratory failure?

Read More
ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory
Showing Slide 1 of 6

Sponsored