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Tag: Septic Shock

ICARUS ED Trial: Concentrated Albumin for Undifferentiated Sepsis in the Emergency Department

Sepsis is one of the most common emergencies we encounter, yet despite decades of research, it still carries a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Over the years, our attempts to improve outcomes have spanned the spectrum—from clearly lifesaving (like ...

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Resuscitation

The Safety and Efficacy of Push Dose Vasopressors in Critically Ill Adults

Background Information: Acute Hypotension is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Continuous vasopressor infusions have previously been the mainstay of treatment. However, peripherally dosed push dose pressors, (PDPs), are beginning to be administered more frequently for management of acute hypotension.1-4 ...

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CardiovascularResuscitation

Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Septic Shock?

Background: Sepsis can induce numerous physiologic derangements.  At the most severe end, this includes endothelial dysfunction leading to increased vascular permeability, abnormal nitric oxide metabolism, and vasodilation (i.e. septic shock).  Judicious fluid resuscitation is indicated in patients with signs of ...

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Infectious DiseaseResuscitation

REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. These patients can have a vasodilated vascular bed and the initial use of fluids is hypothesized to ...

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Infectious DiseaseResuscitation

The CLASSIC Trial: IV Fluid Restriction in Septic Shock

Background: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend an initial fixed volume of 30mL/kg of IDEAL body weight within the first 3 hours of resuscitation (weak recommendation, low-quality evidence). .  Additionally, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines state there is insufficient evidence ...

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Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and ElectrolytesInfectious DiseaseResuscitation

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