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SCCM Guidelines for RSI in the Critically Ill
RSI is one of the most common procedures in critically ill patients. Despite its frequency, there remains significant practice variation on numerous aspects of...
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Post-Arrest Care Updates - Are Mild Hypercapnia and a Pan-CT Protocol Useful?
Care of the patient with ROSC following OHCA can be complex and typically includes a protocolized approach to optimizing oxygenation, ventilation, hemodynamics, early cardiac...
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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...