Critical Care
HM19
HM19: Sepsis care update
Best practices and guidelines for the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock continue to evolve.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
HM19
HM19: Pediatric sepsis
Sepsis champions can help overcome barriers and continue performance bundles.
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Early dexmedetomidine did not reduce 90-day mortality in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation
Those who received early dexmedetomidine for sedation had a rate of death at 90 days similar to that in the usual-care group and required...
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Ibrexafungerp effective against C. auris in two early case reports
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Candida auris: Dangerous and here to stay
Mortality rates topped 50% during a protracted outbreak at a Spanish hospital.
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Delay RRT for severe AKI in septic shock or ARDS
Does early renal replacement therapy (RRT) initiation affect clinical outcomes in patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI) in the setting of...
Clinical
Sodium bicarbonate decreases death and organ failure in patients with severe AKI
Does sodium bicarbonate treatment improve clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with severe metabolic acidosis?
HM19
HM19 Day One highlights: Pulmonary, critical care, and perioperative care updates (VIDEO)
Marina Farah, MD, MHA, and Kranthi Sitammagari, MD, editorial board members for The Hospitalist, discuss Day One highlights from HM19.
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More fiber looks safe, might benefit ICU patients
MIAMI – Each 10-g increase in fiber intake over 72 hours correlated with a 0.3% median increase in the relative abundance of short-chain fatty...