Clinical Diagnostics and Management in the ICU
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 136
Special Issue Editors
Interests: acute brain injury; acute kidney injury; blood purification in sepsis; airway management; infectious disease; extracorporeal organ support; nutrition and metabolism in critical care
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) demands rapid, precise decision-making to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients. This Special Issue, “Clinical Diagnostics and Management in the ICU,” explores the latest advancements bridging cutting-edge diagnostic tools with tailored therapeutic strategies.
We invite original research and comprehensive reviews focusing on, but not limited to, the following:
- Novel Biomarkers: Early detection of sepsis, acute kidney injury (AKI), and multi-organ failure;
- Imaging Innovations: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and bedside functional imaging;
- Advanced Monitoring: AI-driven predictive models and dynamic hemodynamic assessments;
- Targeted Management: Evidence-based approaches to mechanical ventilation and targeted resuscitation.
By highlighting the transition to real-time, precision medicine, this collection aims to provide clinicians with actionable insights to reduce ICU mortality and enhance patient care.
Dr. Silvia De Rosa
Guest Editor
Dr. Sergio Lassola
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- intensive care unit
- hemodynamic monitoring
- acute kidney injury
- sepsis and septic shock
- clinical diagnostics
- predictive biomarkers
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