Critically ill patients commonly develop a dysregulated inflammatory response. Corticosteroids are hypothesized to be beneficial due to their anti-inflammatory properties. In recent years, several studies have been published on the use of corticosteroids in select critical illnesses. In this podcast, we review a recently published clinical update on the use of corticosteroids in sepsis, ARDS, and community acquired pneumonia.
Patients with COVID-19 can require supplemental oxygen for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. While international guidelines recommend a target SpO2 between 90-96%, a safe oxygenation...
It’s time for our annual literature update of the best and most discussed articles from 2016! Simply a great discussion on important topics such...
The administration of IVFs is nearly universal in critically ill patients. In recent years, several studies have suggested improved outcomes with the use of...