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Sniffing out Sepsis - Vibes vs Scoring Systems?

Taming the SRU

Early Physician Gestalt Versus Usual Screening Tools for the Prediction of Sepsis in Critically Ill Emergency Patients. Ann Emerg Med 2024 Background Sepsis remains an increasingly common emergency department condition that is tied to higher morbidity and mortality across the United States as well as the rest of the world.

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

RebelEM

For those with sepsis, the administration of intravenous fluids (IVF) at the volumes recommended in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) requires careful consideration of an individual’s chronic medical conditions and subsequent sensitivity to IVF. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. The authors searched Embase, PubMed, and Scopus.

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Initial Resuscitation in ARDS

Northwestern EM Blog

Indeed, there are many inciting sources that can be divided into direct—pneumonia, aspiration, intrathoracic procedures—and indirect—non-pulmonary sepsis, pancreatitis, trauma/burns, blood product transfusion (“TRALI”)—lung injury. Initial Resuscitation in ARDS [NUEM Blog. 2024, Jul 15). Expert Commentary by Esposito, AJ.

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ABC-SEPSIS trial for albumin in septic shock

PulmCCM

Neither of two large randomized trials in the 2000s showed a benefit from albumin solutions as a resuscitation fluid for patients with septic shock. Significant uncertainty remained, though, as we discussed further here: Another randomized trial was therefore performed, dubbed ABC-SEPSIS.

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Back-end sepsis: de-escalating & de-resuscitating

Intensive Care Network

Hallie Prescott tells us about why the back-end of sepsis matters and is a neglected aspect of our management. The post Back-end sepsis: de-escalating & de-resuscitating appeared first on Intensive Care Network.

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

RebelEM

Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. Liberal: 14.9% Estimated Difference: -0.9%; 95% CI 04.4 Liberal: 14.9% Estimated Difference: -0.9%; 95% CI 04.4

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Ginestra – Treating Sepsis with a Full House: Timing of Antimicrobial Initiation for Hospital-Onset Sepsis Under Capacity Strain?

University of Maryland CC Project

Her current research focuses on improving the quality and timeliness of early sepsis care. She is interested in the organization of healthcare delivery and in optimizing the delivery of evidence-based interventions for critically ill patients.

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