Sepsis/Shock
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Study shows earlier vasopressin initiation for sepsis reduced in-hospital mortality
Critical care expert Natalie Achamallah, MD, FCCP, said OVISS data support guidelines that recommend earlier vasopressin as well as lower norepinephrine doses.
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Ketamine vs etomidate for intubation in patients who are critically ill
Commonly used for sedation for endotracheal intubation, these drugs are often selected for their favorable hemodynamic profiles.
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Procalcitonin levels may guide antibiotic duration in patients with suspected sepsis
Paul Dark, MD, PhD, said a 10% reduction in duration of antibiotic use shown in a recent study may seem small, but in the context of antibiotic stewardship, a 10% reduction is important.
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Sepsis order sets good for patients, hospital bottom lines
Automating the mundane components of care delivery allows clinicians to focus more on the nuances of individualized evaluation and personalized care.
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Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: Is it time to establish a standard of care?
Sepsis and septic shock still carry high morbidity and mortality in ICU patients despite recent improvements in care. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM), which complicates greater than 10% of sepsis and septic […]
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Patients need Sep-1: Why don’t some doctors like it
Since its inception, the CMS Sep-1 Core Quality Measure has been unpopular in some circles. It is now under official attack by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and […]
