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Late-window stroke thrombolysis not linked to clot migration
March 3, 2021
This is the first randomized controlled study to assess the effect of thrombolysis on clot migration and accessibility in an extended time window.
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Earlier antibiotic initiation for sepsis did not lead to overuse
March 3, 2021
There was marked acceleration in time-to-antibiotics for sepsis across VA hospitals but it was not associated with rising antibiotic use.
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Pulmonary and critical care session highlights new advances and research
March 1, 2021
Session to provide a broad look at advances both in the ICU and in general pulmonary medicine.
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Six-month follow-up shows continuing morbidity for COVID-19 survivors
February 22, 2021
Ventilated ICU patients with COVID-19 continued to experience long term high levels of morbidity.
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PPE protected critical care staff from COVID-19 transmission
February 11, 2021
Staff acquisition peaked 3 weeks before the peak of COVID-19 ICU admission.
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Burnout rates in ICU staff fueled by shortages, overtime
February 11, 2021
Both ICU physicians and nurses have experienced high rates of burnout because of working conditions.
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Poor sensitivity for blood cultures drawn after antibiotics
February 5, 2021
In patients with severe sepsis, what is the sensitivity of blood cultures drawn shortly after antibiotic initiation?
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Dexmedetomidine, propofol similar in ventilated adults with sepsis
February 5, 2021
Guidelines currently recommend either drug when light sedation is needed for adults on ventilators.
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Telehealth helps cut mortality risk among ICU patients
February 4, 2021
In the traditional model, critical care specialists may be on-site during the day but on call after hours.
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Ceftolozane-tazobactam found effective in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
January 29, 2021
The primary outcome of the study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of C/T therapy.
