COVID-19

Forecast with eyes wide open – a perspective on the upcoming winter

September 22, 2022

Since the onset of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many patients have become infected. In addition, many have been admitted to intensive care…

The role of the Dutch National Intensive Care Evaluation registry during the COVID-19 pandemic

September 1, 2022

Abstract In this paper we describe how the data infrastructure of an existing national quality registry was adapted to meet public health, research and capacity…

Frequent CRRT circuit failure in COVID-19: observations of a novel anticoagulation approach

May 1, 2022

Abstract Background: Continuous renal replacement therapy in the treatment of patients with active COVID-19 is frequently complicated by thrombosis in the extracorporeal circuit resulting in…

How medical students in a COVID-19 command centre improve communication and decrease physician workload

January 4, 2022

Abstract Last year the global community was confronted with COVID-19, a rapidly spreading pandemic disease. Hospitals had to cope with an increasing number of infectious…

Yet another COVID-19 special

January 4, 2022

Almost a year ago, the Netherlands Journal of Critical Care published a special  COVID-19 edition. In the editorial of that issue I wrote ‘Hopefully, the…

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in the paediatric intensive care unit

January 1, 2022

Abstract Currently the world is facing a pandemic caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although most children and adolescents are…

The other side of coagulation complications in COVID-19: a case report of two major bleeding events

January 1, 2022

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still an ongoing pandemic and has already resulted in millions of deaths worldwide. Since it is frequently associated with…

Impaired pulmonary function, muscle strength and quality of life in critically ill COVID-19 survivors

January 1, 2022

Dear editor, The immediate damaging impact of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the respiratory system is substantial; furthermore the long-term consequences remain unclear.…

Screening for venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients on the intensive care unit

January 1, 2022

Abstract Thromboembolic complications are frequently encountered in patients with severe COVID-19 disease in the intensive care unit (ICU). We assessed the prevalence of venous thromboembolism…

Comparing the Dutch ICU triage guidelines to guidelines from abroad: differences and similarities

November 1, 2021

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare systems all over the world. Many countries have formulated guidelines for a scenario in which ICU triage…