Current guidelines for many critical illnesses recommend targeting a MAP of 65 mm Hg, with consideration of higher MAPs in older patients with chronic HTN. Recent literature, however, suggests increased mortality in older patients who are exposed to larger quantities of vasopressor medications. In this podcast, we do a deep dive into the recently published 65 Trial, which sought to evaluate the effect of permissive hypotension in older patients with vasodilatory hypotension.
You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation InstructionsAcute mental status changes after the ingestion of alcohol or other substances are a common presentation to the ED. Those with severe obtundation may...
The SSC recently published its new recommendations for the management of sepsis and septic shock. We discuss the key changes and controversies that you...
Up to 25% of critically ill patients who undergo RSI and endotracheal intubation (ETI) may suffer cardiovascular collapse.? Many clinicians administer IVFs during RSI...