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  1. Article ; Online: Ventilator Weaning and Extubation.

    Burns, Karen E A / Rochwerg, Bram / Seely, Andrew J E

    Critical care clinics

    2024  Volume 40, Issue 2, Page(s) 391–408

    Abstract: Increasing evidence supports specific approaches to liberate patients from invasive ventilation including the use of liberation protocols, inspiratory assistance during spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs), early extubation of patients with chronic ... ...

    Abstract Increasing evidence supports specific approaches to liberate patients from invasive ventilation including the use of liberation protocols, inspiratory assistance during spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs), early extubation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to noninvasive ventilation, and prophylactic use of noninvasive support strategies after extubation. Additional research is needed to elucidate the best criteria to identify patients who are ready to undergo an SBT and to inform optimal screening frequency, the best SBT technique and duration, extubation assessments, and extubation decision-making. Additional clarity is also needed regarding the optimal timing to measure and report extubation success.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ventilator Weaning ; Airway Extubation ; Noninvasive Ventilation ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1006423-0
    ISSN 1557-8232 ; 0749-0704
    ISSN (online) 1557-8232
    ISSN 0749-0704
    DOI 10.1016/j.ccc.2024.01.007
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  2. Article ; Online: Guiding principles and proposed classification system for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in scientific writing in medicine.

    Hryciw, Brett N / Seely, Andrew J E / Kyeremanteng, Kwadwo

    Frontiers in artificial intelligence

    2023  Volume 6, Page(s) 1283353

    Abstract: The integration of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) into scientific writing, especially in medical literature, presents both unprecedented opportunities and inherent challenges. This manuscript evaluates the transformative ... ...

    Abstract The integration of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) into scientific writing, especially in medical literature, presents both unprecedented opportunities and inherent challenges. This manuscript evaluates the transformative potential of LLMs for the synthesis of information, linguistic enhancements, and global knowledge dissemination. At the same time, it raises concerns about unintentional plagiarism, the risk of misinformation, data biases, and an over-reliance on AI. To address these, we propose governing principles for AI adoption that ensure integrity, transparency, validity, and accountability. Additionally, guidelines for reporting AI involvement in manuscript development are delineated, and a classification system to specify the level of AI assistance is introduced. This approach uniquely addresses the challenges of AI in scientific writing, emphasizing transparency in authorship, qualification of AI involvement, and ethical considerations. Concerns regarding access equity, potential biases in AI-generated content, authorship dynamics, and accountability are also explored, emphasizing the human author's continued responsibility. Recommendations are made for fostering collaboration between AI developers, researchers, and journal editors and for emphasizing the importance of AI's responsible use in academic writing. Regular evaluations of AI's impact on the quality and biases of medical manuscripts are also advocated. As we navigate the expanding realm of AI in scientific discourse, it is crucial to maintain the human element of creativity, ethics, and oversight, ensuring that the integrity of scientific literature remains uncompromised.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2624-8212
    ISSN (online) 2624-8212
    DOI 10.3389/frai.2023.1283353
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  3. Article ; Online: Optimizing Our Patients' Entropy Production as Therapy? Hypotheses Originating from the Physics of Physiology.

    Seely, Andrew J E

    Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)

    2020  Volume 22, Issue 10

    Abstract: ... responsible for the spontaneous formation of fractal structures in space (e.g., multi-scale self-similar tree ... like vascular structures that optimize delivery to and clearance from an organ system) and time (e.g ...

    Abstract Understanding how nature drives entropy production offers novel insights regarding patient care. Whilst energy is always preserved and energy gradients irreversibly dissipate (thus producing entropy), increasing evidence suggests that they do so in the most optimal means possible. For living complex non-equilibrium systems to create a healthy internal emergent order, they must continuously produce entropy over time. The Maximum Entropy Production Principle (MEPP) highlights nature's drive for non-equilibrium systems to augment their entropy production if possible. This physical drive is hypothesized to be responsible for the spontaneous formation of fractal structures in space (e.g., multi-scale self-similar tree-like vascular structures that optimize delivery to and clearance from an organ system) and time (e.g., complex heart and respiratory rate variability); both are ubiquitous and essential for physiology and health. Second, human entropy production, measured by heat production divided by temperature, is hypothesized to relate to both metabolism and consciousness, dissipating oxidative energy gradients and reducing information into meaning and memory, respectively. Third, both MEPP and natural selection are hypothesized to drive enhanced functioning and adaptability, selecting states with robust basilar entropy production, as well as the capacity to enhance entropy production in response to exercise, heat stress, and illness. Finally, a targeted focus on optimizing our patients' entropy production has the potential to improve health and clinical outcomes. With the implications of developing a novel understanding of health, illness, and treatment strategies, further exploration of this uncharted ground will offer value.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2014734-X
    ISSN 1099-4300 ; 1099-4300
    ISSN (online) 1099-4300
    ISSN 1099-4300
    DOI 10.3390/e22101095
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  4. Article ; Online: Glycemic Variability As a Prognostic Factor for Mortality in Patients With Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Hryciw, Brett N / Ghossein, Jamie / Rochwerg, Bram / Meggison, Hilary / Fernando, Shannon M / Kyeremanteng, Kwadwo / Tran, Alexandre / Seely, Andrew J E

    Critical care explorations

    2024  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) e1025

    Abstract: Objectives: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association of various measures of glycemic variability, including time-domain and complexity-domain, with short-term mortality in patients with critical illness.: Data ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association of various measures of glycemic variability, including time-domain and complexity-domain, with short-term mortality in patients with critical illness.
    Data sources: We searched Embase Classic +, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to November 3, 2023.
    Study selection: We included English language studies that assessed metrics of glycemic variation or complexity and short-term mortality in patients admitted to the ICU.
    Data extraction: Two authors performed independent data abstraction and risk-of-bias assessments. We used a random-effects model to pool binary and continuous data and summarized estimates of effect using odds ratios and mean difference. We used the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool to assess risk of bias and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations to assess certainty of pooled estimates.
    Data synthesis: We included 41 studies (
    Conclusions: We found a consistent association between increased measures of glycemic variability and higher short-term mortality in patient with critical illness. Further research should focus on standardized measurements of glycemic variation and complexity, along with their utility as therapeutic targets and prognostic markers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2639-8028
    ISSN (online) 2639-8028
    DOI 10.1097/CCE.0000000000001025
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  5. Article ; Online: Continuous Monitoring of Entropy Production and Entropy Flow in Humans Exercising under Heat Stress.

    Brodeur, Nicolas / Notley, Sean R / Kenny, Glen P / Longtin, André / Seely, Andrew J E

    Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 9

    Abstract: Complex living systems, such as the human organism, are characterized by their self-organized and dissipative behaviors, where irreversible processes continuously produce entropy internally and export it to the environment; however, a means by which to ... ...

    Abstract Complex living systems, such as the human organism, are characterized by their self-organized and dissipative behaviors, where irreversible processes continuously produce entropy internally and export it to the environment; however, a means by which to measure human entropy production and entropy flow over time is not well-studied. In this article, we leverage prior experimental data to introduce an experimental approach for the continuous measurement of external entropy flow (released to the environment) and internal entropy production (within the body), using direct and indirect calorimetry, respectively, for humans exercising under heat stress. Direct calorimetry, performed with a whole-body modified Snellen calorimeter, was used to measure the external heat dissipation from the change in temperature and relative humidity between the air outflow and inflow, from which was derived the rates of entropy flow of the body. Indirect calorimetry, which measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production from inspired and expired gases, was used to monitor internal entropy production. A two-compartment entropy flow model was used to calculate the rates of internal entropy production and external entropy flow for 11 middle-aged men during a schedule of alternating exercise and resting bouts at a fixed metabolic heat production rate. We measured a resting internal entropy production rate of (0.18 ± 0.01) W/(K·m
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2014734-X
    ISSN 1099-4300 ; 1099-4300
    ISSN (online) 1099-4300
    ISSN 1099-4300
    DOI 10.3390/e25091290
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  6. Article ; Online: Prediction Is Difficult, Especially About Future Unexpected Deterioration.

    Seely, Andrew J E

    Critical care medicine

    2016  Volume 44, Issue 9, Page(s) 1781–1783

    Language English
    Publishing date 2016
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 197890-1
    ISSN 1530-0293 ; 0090-3493
    ISSN (online) 1530-0293
    ISSN 0090-3493
    DOI 10.1097/CCM.0000000000001800
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  7. Article ; Online: Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation and Adoption of a Continuous Quality Improvement Program in Surgery: A Case Study.

    ElChamaa, Rima / Seely, Andrew J E / Jeong, Dahn / Kitto, Simon

    The Journal of continuing education in the health professions

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 4, Page(s) 227–235

    Abstract: Introduction: As postoperative adverse events (AEs) drive worsened patient experience, longer length of stay, and increased costs of care, surgeons have long sought to engage in innovative approaches aimed at reducing AEs to improve the quality and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: As postoperative adverse events (AEs) drive worsened patient experience, longer length of stay, and increased costs of care, surgeons have long sought to engage in innovative approaches aimed at reducing AEs to improve the quality and safety of surgical care. While data-driven AE performance measurement and feedback (PMF) as a form of continuing professional development (CPD) has been presented as a possible approach to continuous quality improvement (CQI), little is known about the barriers and facilitators that influence surgeons' engagement and uptake of these CPD programs. The purpose of this knowledge translation informed CPD study was to examine surgeons' perspectives of the challenges and facilitators to participating in surgical CQI with the broader objective of enhancing future improvements of such CPD interventions.
    Methods: Using Everett Rogers diffusion of innovations framework as a sampling frame, the participants were recruited across five surgical divisions. An exploratory case study approach, including in-depth semistructured interviews, was employed. Interview transcripts were analyzed and directly coded using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
    Results: Directed coding yielded a total of 527 coded barriers and facilitators to behavior change pertaining to the implementation and adoption of PMF with the majority of barriers and facilitators coded in four key theoretical domains environmental context and resources, social influences, knowledge, and beliefs about consequences. A key barrier was the lack of support from the hospital necessitating surgeons' self-funding their own PMF programs. Facilitators included having a champion to drive CQI and using seminars to facilitate discussions around CQI principles and practices.
    Discussion: This study identified multiple barriers and facilitators to surgeons' engagement and uptake of a data-driven PMF system in surgery. A key finding of the study was the identification of the influential role of positive deviance seminars as a quality improvement and patient safety mechanism that encourages surgeon engagement in PMF systems.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Quality Improvement ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639445-0
    ISSN 1554-558X ; 0894-1912
    ISSN (online) 1554-558X
    ISSN 0894-1912
    DOI 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000461
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  8. Article ; Online: Harmonization of adverse events monitoring following thoracic surgery: Pursuit of a common language and methodology.

    Sigler, Gregory / Anstee, Caitlin / Seely, Andrew J E

    JTCVS open

    2021  Volume 6, Page(s) 250–256

    Abstract: Objective: Thoracic surgery carries significant risk of postoperative adverse events (AEs). Multiple international recording systems are used to define and collect AEs following thoracic surgery procedures. We hypothesized that a simple-yet-ubiquitous ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Thoracic surgery carries significant risk of postoperative adverse events (AEs). Multiple international recording systems are used to define and collect AEs following thoracic surgery procedures. We hypothesized that a simple-yet-ubiquitous approach to AE documentation could be developed to allow universal data entry into separate international databases.
    Methods: AE definitions of the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (CATS) system and 4 international databases were matched and compared. This consisted of reviewing the definition of each AE as described by their respective database and assessing compatibility with the CATS system. We developed a single set of 4 drop-down menus to enable clear classification and facilitated data entry, using 3 single-select mandatory lists and 1 multiselect optional list classifying type and severity of these events.
    Results: The CATS data elements were harmonized (ie, perfect or good) with 100% (European Society of Thoracic Surgeons), 89% (Society of Thoracic Surgeons), 74% (Esophagectomy Complications Consensus Group), and 73% (National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) of respective data elements. The addition of 17 AEs and 2 complication modifiers to the CATS system was implemented to achieve complete harmonization. Consequently, 100% of AE data elements currently included in all 4 international databases are perfectly or well-harmonized with the revised 4-choice drop down menu.
    Conclusions: We describe a framework for a ubiquitously applicable approach to AE monitoring following thoracic surgery harmonized with AE definitions of all major thoracic international associations. Use of this AE collection framework allows for comprehensive evaluation of both the incidence and severity of all AEs after thoracic surgery along with quality indicators.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-02
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-2736
    ISSN (online) 2666-2736
    DOI 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.03.021
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  9. Article ; Online: Optimizing Our Patients’ Entropy Production as Therapy? Hypotheses Originating from the Physics of Physiology

    Andrew J. E. Seely

    Entropy, Vol 22, Iss 1095, p

    2020  Volume 1095

    Abstract: ... responsible for the spontaneous formation of fractal structures in space (e.g., multi-scale self-similar tree ... like vascular structures that optimize delivery to and clearance from an organ system) and time (e.g ...

    Abstract Understanding how nature drives entropy production offers novel insights regarding patient care. Whilst energy is always preserved and energy gradients irreversibly dissipate (thus producing entropy), increasing evidence suggests that they do so in the most optimal means possible. For living complex non-equilibrium systems to create a healthy internal emergent order, they must continuously produce entropy over time. The Maximum Entropy Production Principle (MEPP) highlights nature’s drive for non-equilibrium systems to augment their entropy production if possible. This physical drive is hypothesized to be responsible for the spontaneous formation of fractal structures in space (e.g., multi-scale self-similar tree-like vascular structures that optimize delivery to and clearance from an organ system) and time (e.g., complex heart and respiratory rate variability); both are ubiquitous and essential for physiology and health. Second, human entropy production, measured by heat production divided by temperature, is hypothesized to relate to both metabolism and consciousness, dissipating oxidative energy gradients and reducing information into meaning and memory, respectively. Third, both MEPP and natural selection are hypothesized to drive enhanced functioning and adaptability, selecting states with robust basilar entropy production, as well as the capacity to enhance entropy production in response to exercise, heat stress, and illness. Finally, a targeted focus on optimizing our patients’ entropy production has the potential to improve health and clinical outcomes. With the implications of developing a novel understanding of health, illness, and treatment strategies, further exploration of this uncharted ground will offer value.
    Keywords maximum entropy production principle ; fractal structures ; complex non-equilibrium systems ; monitoring of scale-invariant variation ; thermodynamics ; Science ; Q ; Astrophysics ; QB460-466 ; Physics ; QC1-999
    Subject code 410
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Treating Sepsis: Nearest Neighbors and Predicting Beginnings.

    Seely, Andrew J E

    Critical care medicine

    2016  Volume 44, Issue 6, Page(s) 1261–1262

    MeSH term(s) Base Sequence ; Cluster Analysis ; Humans ; Sepsis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 197890-1
    ISSN 1530-0293 ; 0090-3493
    ISSN (online) 1530-0293
    ISSN 0090-3493
    DOI 10.1097/CCM.0000000000001786
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