Critical Care Alert – January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
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Open Lung Biopsy in Critically Ill Patients
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: The procedure is associated with complication of persistent air leak and a significant hospital mortality of 54%.
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Initial Choice of Fluid for Sepsis Resuscitation May Affect Mortality
The use of balanced salt solutions rather than isotonic saline or colloids may improve in-hospital mortality in patients admitted with septic shock.
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Bedside Ultrasound: Is It a Reliable Tool for Guiding Resuscitation in Patients with Undifferentiated Hypotension?
The use of bedside ultrasound for patients with undifferentiated hypotension in the emergency department substantially changed the plan of care and reduced physician diagnostic uncertainty.
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Clinicians Are Skeptical of Early Warning Systems for Sepsis
While early warning systems for sepsis lead to clinical action, clinicians are skeptical and do not perceive them to be beneficial.