Critical Care Alert – October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
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Sepsis Guidelines Revisited
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign recently published a revised International Guidelines for the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock, updating its 2008 guidelines. -
Early Tracheotomy is Not Associated with Improved Mortality and Morbidity
There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between the early vs late tracheotomy group. -
Effects of Standardizing Procedures on Adverse Effects of Endotracheal Suctioning
This study shows that adverse effects of endotracheal suctioning, particularly oxygen desaturation and hemorrhagic secretions, are frequent in mechanically ventilated patients, and can be reduced by the implementation of practice guidelines. -
Prone Positioning and the Emerging Paradigm for Managing Severe ARDS
The study was conducted in 26 ICUs that had at least 5 years experience with prone positioning (PP). -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD Supplement to Clinical Cardiology Alert, Clinical Oncology Alert, Critical Care Alert, Hospital Medicine Alert, Infectious Disease Alert, Neurology Alert, OB/GYN Clinical Alert, Primary Care Reports. -
Pharmacology Watch: More Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones Coming to Light