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Steroids in Sepsis, ARDS, and CAP - A Focused Clinical Update
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...
Should We Intubate For GCS < 8?
Acute mental status changes after the ingestion of alcohol or other substances are a common presentation to the ED. Those with severe obtundation may...
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Should We Be Placing REBOA?
REBOA is a relatively new and novel technique that in animal studies has demonstrated benefit in controlling hemorrhage. However, the evidence for the efficacy...
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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...