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Should We Transfuse Platelets Prior to CVC Placement?
Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is common in critically ill patients for a variety of indications. Thrombocytopenia is also quite common in critically ill...
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VL versus DL...And The Winner Is?
Over 1 million critically ill patients undergo intubation each year in the United States. Though direct laryngoscopy remains the most common technique worldwide for...
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Do Etomidate and Propofol Increase Mortality in the Critically Ill?
Both etomidate and propofol are commonly used sedative agents in critically ill patients. Recent literature has suggested that these agents may result in increased...
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Should We Add Fludrocortisone to Hydrocortisone for Septic Shock?
The use of steroids in patients with sepsis and septic shock has been controversial for decades. At present, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends the...
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Should We Administer Steroids in Severe CAP?
In recent years, numerous trials have investigated the administration of corticosteroids in patients with pneumonia and have produced mixed results. In this podcast, we...
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ECPR for OHCA? - The INCEPTION Trial
In recent years, several single center trials have demonstrated positive outcomes in patients with OHCA randomized to receive ECPR compared with patients who received...