Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today, we pause to remember the grievous harms of the Residential School System and honour the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities. We honour those who suffered, those who never returned home, and the families and communities forever impacted. 111
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Christine Caron ♿️ @christinesepsis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026« Can you imagine grieving your life while you are still living it? » The gap between hospital discharge and the reality of life post #sepsis is enormous - and nobody is filling it. #AwarenessSavesLives #SAM2026 #SepticShock #Sepsiskills #TeamNeinstein #SepsisCanada #medsky 011
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Banting Discovery Award supports health & biomedical researchers in the critical early years of their first academic appointment. 📅 Notice of Intent deadline: October 19 www.bantingdiscoveryfoundation.ca/discovery-aw...bantingdiscoveryfoundation.caDiscovery Award Program Banting Research FoundationDiscovery Award Program The Banting Discovery Foundation provides feasibility and pilot grants of up to $30,000 to help early-career scientists establish independence and build their research programs... 000
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Canadian Thoracic Society @cts-sct.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The CTS invites members to submit nominations for the new Legacy Lecture, presented at #CRC2027 in Montreal April 7 – 10, 2027. The award recognizes contributions of 🇨🇦 researchers & clinicians who've advanced the care of respiratory disease patients. forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JW4px9CtdG 001
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Our August newsletter shines the spotlight on mentorship! 🌟 Read about how CCCTG is investing in Canada’s next generation of critical care researchers and helping foster the connections and support they need to thrive. Take a look and stay connected: www.ccctg.ca/news-events/...ccctg.caAugust Newsletter | News - Canadian Critical Care Trials GroupThe latest in critical care research, news, and updates from CCCTG | 011
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026“My goal is to make it easier for clinicians, patients, and families to understand the rationale behind adopting—or de-adopting—clinical practices, enabling evidence-informed decisions that improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.” Congratulations Dr. Piquette! 👏 033
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Join our @uhnresearch.ca and @cts-sct.bsky.social colleagues - including CCCTG member presenters! - at the National Conference on Long-Term Ventilation 📍 Toronto 📅 November 19–21 View the program and register: events.myconferencesuite.com/LTV2026/page... 010
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)sepsiscanada.bsky.social @sepsiscanada.bsky.social · 06/07/2026An international panel of 68 experts has released updated guidelines (2026) for managing sepsis and septic shock in pediatric cases. Highlights of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026 include: 🧵... 111
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Zarychanksi on being awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Clinical Trials. A leader in clinical research and a pioneer in adaptive platform trials, his work continues to advance innovation and improve patient care. 👏 umtoday.ca/stories/reth...umtoday.caRethinking clinical trials to improve patient careDr. Ryan Zarychanski on his vision as the new Canada Research Chair in Clinical Trials. 000
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Canadian Critical Care Society @critcaresociety.bsky.social · 17/06/20262 Days Left! The CCCS Distinguished Lecturer Award (DLA) honors individuals with significant contributions to critical care in Canada, celebrating excellence in scholarship, practice, and service. Application Information here: canadiancriticalcare.org/Distinguishe... 001
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 16/06/2026It was wonderful to have you join us @ccctg.bsky.social at #CCR26! 4 superb Canadian, or Canadian led, trials no less! #FISSH #SAVE-ICU #VICTORY & #Oseltamivir (with REMAP-CAP) Looking forward to more great trials from the original critical care trials group 022
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026One photo, countless collaborations 🌍 The CCCTG 🍁 contingent at @criticalcarereviews.com in Belfast last week, connecting with colleagues from around the world to advance critical care and improve outcomes for our sickest patients #CCR26 031
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026📷 Some of our CCCTG members gathered on the iconic Titanic Belfast staircase to celebrate an incredible #CCR26. Three days of groundbreaking research and inspiring discussions. Thank you to @criticalcarereviews.com and everyone who made this meeting such an outstanding one. 051
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026⏰ Starting in 10 minutes: Deborah Cook, former chair of the CCCTG, delivers the John Hinds Lecture at #CCR26 'Purpose and Passion' promises to be an inspiring session from one of critical care medicine’s leading voices. Join the free livestream at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT criticalcarereviews.com 041
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 12/06/2026#CCR26 our final editorial of the meeting comes from Alexis Turgeon (Quebec City) 021
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026🍁 More outstanding Canadian-led research at #CCR26! The SAVE ICU (Sedating with volatile aesthetics in acute hypoxic respiratory failure) results session will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT Join the Belfast livestream: criticalcarereviews.com 010
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 12/06/2026#CCR26 Dr Murthy also co-wrote an editorial for the GASTRIC-PICU study in @JAMA.com 👇 t.co/Z79Deerk6Vt.cohttps://t.co/Z79Deerk6VInvalid response status code (403) 052
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 11/06/2026#CCR26 FISSH - quick trawl ... In critically ill ≥16y requiring fluids for hypotension / organ hypoperfusion, with suspected infection, + ≤6h of ED arrival / ICU consult on ward, no difference in 30d mortality (Ringer's Lactate vs. normal saline, 33.6% vs. 33%; p = 0.80) 012
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 11/06/2026#CCR26 FISSH - fluids were blinded!! Investigators made efforts to make it easier to enrol than not enrol. Sample size: 35% baseline mortality; 8% absolute reduction; 80% power; p 0.05; 2% inflation ... n = 1118 001
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 11/06/2026#CCR26 @dogicuma.bsky.social provides an editorial for the FISSH trial, and begins by describing the FISSH trial cohort as "the perfect septic shock population", highlighting the number of patients with bloodstream infection, and that ~90% patients receiving inopressors. 012
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026🐟 Coming up at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT: results from the FISSH (Fluids in Septic Shock) trial Join the #CCR26 Belfast livestream for the presentation and discussion: criticalcarereviews.com 011
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 10/06/2026#CCR26 Srin Murthy presents the results. Reminds us of the importance of influenza, mechanism of Oseltamivir, the current recommendations for its use, and that there is no randomised evidence for its use UNTIL NOW?! 012
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 10/06/2026#CCR26 REMAP-CAP has been presented at our meeting a few times, and its always a pleasure to host the team and their results www.remapcap.org Today's presentation focusses on antiviral use in the influenza domain: Oseltamivir (5 / 10 days) vs. no antiviralremapcap.orgREMAP-CAP TrialNo description found 013
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Happening now: REMAP-CAP (Oseltamivir for influenza) results presentation 📣 Join the #CCR26 livestream: criticalcarereviews.com 011
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026#CCR26 starts tomorrow! CCCTG is proud to have a strong presence in Belfast once again this year. We look forward to sharing and learning from some of the year's most practice-changing trials. For more info about the Canadian-led CCCTG trials & talks 👇 👇👇 www.ccctg.ca/news-events/...ccctg.caCritical Care Reviews Meeting 2026: Canadian-led CCCTG trials & talks | NewsCCCTG members will bring a strong Canadian presence to the Critical Care Reviews (CCR) Meeting 2026, taking place from June 10–12 at Titanic Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland. | 021
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 26/03/2026The LifTING & Sepsis Canada Health Research Training Programs are now open for applicants. 👀 This is a fully-funded, two-year virtual training program dedicated to advancing health research in life-threatening illnesses and sepsis. Deadline to apply: May 15 liftingsepsiscanada-hrtp.ca/homeliftingsepsiscanada-hrtp.caLifTING & Sepsis Canada Health Research Training PlatformWe are a fully-funded, two-year virtual training program dedicated to advancing health research in life-threatening illnesses and sepsis. 001
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Guillaume Emeriaud @gemeriaud.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Amazing accomplishment. So proud to be part of @ccctg.bsky.social 🇨🇦 021
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026📣 The Canadian Critical Care Trials Group is proud to release a new report, "Impact in Motion: From Canada to the World." Learn how CCCTG is building Canadian capacity and advancing critical care worldwide: www.ccctg.ca/news-events/... 042
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Congratulations to Katie O'Hearn and Bram Rochwerg, recipients of the 2026 Deborah J. Cook Mentorship Award. We're proud to recognize their extraordinary mentorship in critical care and beyond. 👏👏👏 www.ccctg.ca/news-events/...ccctg.caCongratulations to Katie O'Hearn and Bram Rochwerg on receiving the 2026 Deborah J. Cook Mentorship Award | NewsIn an unprecedented tie, the 2026 Deborah J. Cook Mentorship Award was presented to two recipients. The CCCTG warmly congratulates Katie O’Hearn and Bram Rochwerg on receiving the 2026 award in ... 001
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026We're inspired by the extraordinary dedication of the CCCTG's immediate Past Chair, Rob Fowler. Heartfelt congratulations to Rob! 👏 000
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 04/12/2025NEW! Health economic evaluation of the REVISE trial: 50-Cent Drug Could Save Hospitals Thousands of Dollars www.newsweek.com/50-cent-drug...newsweek.com50-cent drug could save hospitals thousands of dollarsThe drug is predicted to have the potential to save some $4,950 per patient on average, according to a new study. 001
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025📅 Tuesday at #CCCF! Late-breaking study - CANCOV: Canadian Multi-Centre Cohort Study of 3-Year Outcomes after COVID Critical Illness. Program details: criticalcarecanada.com/program-final/ #CCCF2025criticalcarecanada.comProgram - New - Critical Care Canada ForumThe Scientific Program offered at the Critical Care Canada Forum. 010
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 31/10/2025New in @NEJM: CCCTG and @anzics.bsky.social have published the SuDDICU study www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....nejm.orgSelective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract during Ventilation in the ICU | NEJMWhether selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) reduces mortality among patients undergoing mechanical ventilation and whether it adversely affects microbial ecology in the intensive... 120
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)NEJM.org @nejm.org · 29/10/2025In the SuDDICU trial of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit, selective decontamination of the digestive tract did not result in a lower incidence of in-hospital death than standard care alone. Full trial results: nej.md/4nhyeN8 #LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social 0177
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)CMAJ @cmaj.ca · 15/09/2025Consent documentation for clinical research guideline: A core set of elements for participant consent documents to be used in clinical research across Canada. ➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250500cmaj.caCore elements of consent documentation for clinical research in Canada: guidance for policyBackground: Consent forms have become too long and often do little to help people understand the risk elements of their participation in research, instead focusing on risk reduction for research insti... 002
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025📣 The CCCTG and CIHR’s Ethics Office created a guideline for a simplified template for informed consent - published TODAY in @cmaj.ca See the full guideline: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/1...cmaj.caCore elements of consent documentation for clinical research in Canada: guidance for policyBackground: Consent forms have become too long and often do little to help people understand the risk elements of their participation in research, instead focusing on risk reduction for research insti... 021
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Tomorrow: In recognition of her pioneering research in critical care medicine, Dr Deborah Cook will be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the 2025 Laureates! Details: www.cdnmedhall.ca/news/six-out... @cmadocs.bsky.social 030
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Michelle Kho, PT, PhD @khome1.bsky.social · 14/06/2025INdex @ccctg.bsky.social @criticalcarereviews.com 042
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)JAMA @jama.com · 13/06/2025From JAMA Neurology: CT perfusion and CT angiography showed less than optimal accuracy for confirming death by neurologic criteria. #CCR25 @criticalcarereviews.com ja.ma/3TeogPR 055
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Happening now! INdex Study Results at #CCR25. Catch the livestream: criticalcarereviews.com 072
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 13/06/2025Lauralyn McIntyre & Monica Taljaard summarise the FLUID trial presented yesterday at the Critical Care Reviews Meeting 2025 and simultaneously published in the @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... 1116
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025INdex Trial Results, coming up at Critical Care Reviews in Belfast! Watch at 10:20AM Eastern for those tuning in from Canada. Free livestream: criticalcarereviews.com #CCR25criticalcarereviews.comHomeThe most up-to-date critical care website in the world 021
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025PROMIZING Trial Results presented at #CCR25 in Belfast. Congrats to Dr Karen Bosma and the PROMIZING team. See the full trial results in @nejm.org 0114
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Michelle Kho, PT, PhD @khome1.bsky.social · 13/06/2025PROMIZING RCT@ccctg.bsky.social @criticalcarereviews.com #CCR25 074
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 13/06/2025#PROMIZINGtrial results are in - no difference in time to successful liberation from mechanical ventilation between proportional-assist ventilation and pressure support ventilation #CCR25 056
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)NEJM.org @nejm.org · 13/06/2025In the PROMIZING trial, proportional-assist ventilation with load-adjustable gain factors did not differ significantly from pressure-support ventilation with respect to the time to liberation from mechanical ventilation. Full trial results: nej.md/4kC2a67 @criticalcarereviews.com #CCR25 076
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Critical Care Reviews @criticalcarereviews.com · 12/06/2025FLUID trial results are coming thick and fast! 📰 Use of Ringer’s lactate, when compared with normal saline, did not modify survival or hospital readmission within 90 days in a hospital-wide intervention! 174
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) @ccctg.bsky.social · 12/06/2025The FLUID Trial Results were just presented at #CCR25 in Belfast. Congrats to the FLUID team! See the full trial results in @nejm.org: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... 041
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)NEJM.org @nejm.org · 12/06/2025Presented at #CCR25: In a cluster-randomized, crossover trial, hospital-wide use of lactated Ringer’s solution as compared with normal saline did not alter the incidence of death or hospital readmission within 90 days. Full trial results: nej.md/45SaEBs @criticalcarereviews.com 12110
Reposted by Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)Marion Campbell @marionkcampbell.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Also the trial was fully data enabled allowing outcomes to be collected via routine data making the data collection super efficient 3/3 001