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Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Septic Shock?

RebelEM

Background: Sepsis can induce numerous physiologic derangements. The Influence of Methylene Blue infusion on Cytokine Levels During Severe Sepsis. Anaesth Intensive Care 2002. septic shock). NaCl over 6hrs once daily x3 doses Placebo: 500mL of 0.9% 95% CI 15.4 NaCl over 6hrs once daily x3 doses Placebo: 500mL of 0.9%

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Sepsis PCT may have some utility in guiding posttest probability for sepsis when the diagnosis is unclear. High serum procalcitonin concentrations in patients with sepsis and infection. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. Cleland DA, Eranki AP.

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

EMDocs

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021.