Critical Care
From the Journals
Severity of sepsis-associated coagulopathy predicts hospital mortality
This study outlines a simplified classification scheme for coagulopathy with implications that are potentially “profound.”
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Simple bedside tool effectively detected sepsis in the ED
An innovative measurement was successful in detecting sepsis.
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Delays in lactate measurement ups mortality risk in sepsis patients
Delays in lactate measurement meant delays in treatment.
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In-hospital mortality predictors eyed in pneumonia patient subset
About one in four intubated or mechanically ventilated patients with gram-negative pneumonia die during hospitalization, results from a large...
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For Gram-negative bacteremias, 7 days of antibiotics is enough
MADRID – Two weeks of antibiotic treatment conferred no benefits over 7 days of treatment in patients with Gram-negative bacteremias.
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Three days of beta-lactam beat clinically stable CAP
For some community-acquired pneumonia patients, short-term antibiotic therapy is a viable alternative to traditional longer courses.
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CHEST® Physician’s preview of ATS 2018
Our coverage of the international meeting begins on May 20.
From the Journals
Lower glucose target linked to improved mortality in critically ill
The findings of a new study of critically ill patients challenge current guidelines on the use of intensive insulin therapy.
From the Journals
Prompt palliative care cut hospital costs in pooled study
Average cost savings per hospital admission were $3,237 overall and were even greater for cancer patients.
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Sepsis versus SIRS blood test shows high sensitivity
Researchers believe an FDA-approved tool could help doctors better diagnose sepsis.
