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New developments in critical care and sepsis
“There has been a lot of discussion about steroids in sepsis that is potentially practice changing.”
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Simvastatin, atorvastatin cut mortality risk for sepsis patients
In addition to supporting cardiac function and inhibiting inflammatory cytokines, these statins appear to exert a direct antimicrobial effect.
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Death rate steady with pediatric early warning system
SAN ANTONIO – The findings of a new trial do not support the use of a pediatric early warning system to reduce hospital mortality.
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Haloperidol does not prevent delirium in ICU patients
Researchers explore the effects of giving prophylactic haloperidol to ICU patients.
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Prehospital antibiotics improved some aspects of sepsis care
SAN ANTONIO – EMS personnel in the Netherlands received training that resulted in them being able to recognize sepsis more quickly.
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Preparing to respond to workplace violence
SAN ANTONIO – The latest data show that the great majority of workplace violence is perpetrated by individuals outside the organization.
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Hydrocortisone-fludrocortisone cuts deaths in septic shock
Combination hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone therapy could improve outcomes for sepsis patients.
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Increasing sepsis survivorship creates new challenges
SAN ANTONIO– A new study calls for examination of the consequences of long-term sepsis survivorship.
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Blood transfusions are dropping in U.S. hospitals
The frequency of red blood cell transfusions declined between 2011 and 2014, but what’s driving the change?
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Dexmedetomidine: ‘Silver bullet’ for ventilator liberation?
SAN ANTONIO – Investigators found that dexmedetomidine- or propofol-based sedation regimens appeared to reduce mechanical ventilation duration and...
