Excessive Resource Utilization

Excessive Resource Utilization

Overuse is inconsistent with professionalism because of the associated patient and societal harms and should receive equal attention as adverse events in health systems. Timely communication by inpatient specialists with... read more

A Primer on the Perils of Intravenous Fluids – Part 2

A Primer on the Perils of Intravenous Fluids – Part 2

Critically-ill patients all likely have endothelial dysfunction to some degree. resuscitationThis perturbation in microvascular physiology may be underpinned by abnormal glycocalyx structure and function. Sepsis, trauma,... read more

Central Line Versus Peripheral IV Flow Rates In Resuscitation

Central Line Versus Peripheral IV Flow Rates In Resuscitation

The indications for central venous catheters (CVCs) include invasive hemodynamic monitoring, transvenous cardiac pacing, hemodialysis, lack of peripheral venous access, administration of vasopressors, nutritional support,... read more

Normal Saline as Resuscitation Fluid in Critically Ill

Normal Saline as Resuscitation Fluid in Critically Ill

The study of Van Regenmortel et al. indirectly underscores growing equipoise in the expert medical community regarding the presumed harmful effects of NS compared with balanced crystalloids. Future studies, such as the ongoing... read more

Increasing survival after admission to UK critical care units following cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Increasing survival after admission to UK critical care units following cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In recent years there have been many developments in post-resuscitation care. We have investigated trends in patient characteristics and outcome following admission to UK critical care units following cardiopulmonary resuscitation... read more