Critical Care
From the Journals
Simvastatin, atorvastatin cut mortality risk for sepsis patients
In addition to supporting cardiac function and inhibiting inflammatory cytokines, these statins appear to exert a direct antimicrobial effect.
From the Journals
Outpatient talc administration improves malignant effusion outcomes
The positive outcomes of a new treatment for patients with malignant pleural effusion was “backed up by robust sensitivity analyses,” according to...
Conference Coverage
Dr. Paul E. Marik proclaims end to corticosteroid monotherapy for sepsis
SAN ANTONIO - Several physicians have been treating severe sepsis and septic shock patients with a combination of hydrocortisone, vitamin C, and...
Conference Coverage
Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency guidelines explained
SAN ANTONIO – New guidelines recommend against the use of corticosteroids in adult patients who have sepsis without shock.
Conference Coverage
Death rate steady with pediatric early warning system
SAN ANTONIO – The findings of a new trial do not support the use of a pediatric early warning system to reduce hospital mortality.
From the Journals
Haloperidol does not prevent delirium in ICU patients
Researchers explore the effects of giving prophylactic haloperidol to ICU patients.
Conference Coverage
Prehospital antibiotics improved some aspects of sepsis care
SAN ANTONIO – EMS personnel in the Netherlands received training that resulted in them being able to recognize sepsis more quickly.
Conference Coverage
Preparing to respond to workplace violence
SAN ANTONIO – The latest data show that the great majority of workplace violence is perpetrated by individuals outside the organization.
Conference Coverage
Intermittent dosing cuts time to extubation for surgical patients
A presenter at the Critical Care Congress discusses a new way to use an old drug that might reduce surgical patients’ time on a ventilator.
From the Journals
Hydrocortisone-fludrocortisone cuts deaths in septic shock
Combination hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone therapy could improve outcomes for sepsis patients.
