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Quick reference

In this segment, we will post some important tips and numbers to remember, on the go.

Depth of ETT and TV based on height of patient.

Prediction of fluid responsiveness in Sepsis/ Circulatory failure. 

Acid base balance.

Murray score for ECMO

 

Brief News

11/30/2019

Continuous IV administration of epinephrine as inotropic/vasopressor agent is not associated with a worse outcome in critically ill patients.Continuous IV administration of epinephrine as inotropic/vasopressor agent is not associated with a worse outcome in critically ill patients.

11/26/2019

Low-Dose Colchicine after Myocardial Infarction significantly lower risk of ischemic cardiovascular events.

11/25/2019

Beta blockers double the risk of Acute Exacerbations of COPD.

11/24/2019

FDA approves Cefiderocol for cUTI. New hope for MDR GNBs.

11/20/2019

Intravenous contrast does not lead to permanent dialysis dependency in patients with acute kidney injury.

11/19/2019

Tranexamic acid may improve mortality in patients with hemoptysis.

11/18/2019

Dexmedetomidine Reduces Atrial Fibrillation After Adult Cardiac Surgery. 

11/17/2019

Central location of ETT causes more mouth ulcers.

11/15/2019

ICU beds with copper surfaces may retain fewer bacteria. 

11/14/2019

Avoid probiotics in ICU to prevent central line infections.

11/7/2019

Vit E acetate identified as possible culprit for Vaping induced lung injury.

11/5/2019

AI outperforms clinicians’ judgment in triaging postoperative patients for intensive care.

11/3/2019

Lower Urinary chloride concentration as a prognostic marker(associated with increased mortality, cutoff 53mEQ/ L) in critically ill patients. 

Elevated plasma Histone H4 levels correlate with development of septic cardiomyopathy.

 

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