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The December 2021 issue of "CHEST," Volume 160 #6, presents a collection of editorials, research articles, and reviews in respiratory and critical care medicine, with a notable emphasis on COVID-19. Editorials cover diverse topics, such as noninvasive ventilation for COPD, evolving tracheal intubation during the pandemic, and the utility of lung ultrasound in neonatal care. A featured point and counterpoint debate addresses the relevance of surgical lung biopsy in interstitial lung disease evaluation.<br /><br />Original research in the issue spans various topics. For COPD, an article highlights how bilevel noninvasive ventilation during exercise can enhance cycle endurance. In the context of the pandemic, studies explore emergent endotracheal intubation and global changes in intensive care medicine purchases. A significant focus is also placed on the connection between baseline frailty and survival rates post-critical care in older adults.<br /><br />Asthma management techniques for severe cases, lung disease prediction using neutrophil counts, and the association of fertility with cystic fibrosis are scrutinized in the research sections. Additionally, an examination of the risks of obesity in critical illness and the potential benefits of early COVID-19 ICU rehabilitation align with the issue's overarching themes.<br /><br />Multiple pieces explore the intersection of pulmonary vascular issues with thrombotic conditions, highlighting tricuspid regurgitation velocity as a strategy for pulmonary hypertension screening and arterial and venous morphology in hypertension.<br /><br />The issue is rounded out with reviews on educational practices in clinical settings and fluid management via ultrasound. The journal expands its insights with a series of correspondence pieces, offering broader discussions on diverse cases and topics, including interstitial lung disease, systemic lupus erythematosus presentations, and pulmonary edema management.<br /><br />CHEST supports continued professional development through videos, podcasts, and online exclusives, ensuring professionals are well-equipped with the latest insights and debates in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Keywords
COVID-19
respiratory medicine
critical care
noninvasive ventilation
tracheal intubation
lung ultrasound
COPD
interstitial lung disease
pulmonary hypertension
critical illness
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