Reviews

2025 Guideline on Acute Coronary Syndromes and Myocardial Infarctions

Formal guidance provided on transfusion targets, revascularization, meds and more

Apr 17 •

"Sepsis bundles": No good evidence of benefit

A randomized trial testing SEP-1 against usual care is long overdue

Apr 14 •

Guideline Update: Early mobilization advised for all ICU patients

But how realistic is its implementation?

Apr 3 •

NEW GUIDELINE: Ultrasound should be used to manage almost all critically ill patients

If you're not using ultrasound, are you meeting the standard of care?

Mar 31 •

Sedation, Analgesia, and Sleep Guideline Update: Melatonin

Reviewing the evidence for the newest PADIS recommendation

Mar 20 •

Sedation and Analgesia Guideline Update: Dex vs Propofol

What's the best first-line sedative for mechanically ventilated patients?

Mar 17 •

Beta-blockers for septic shock (Review)

Blunting catecholamine toxicity without causing harm: is it possible?

Mar 13 •

Guidelines on Red Cell Transfusion (Review)

Recommendations are conservative, but most clinicians are still liberal

Mar 4 •

Does prophylactic noninvasive ventilation prevent reintubation in obese patients?

And should NIV be provided more often?

Feb 20 •

Is higher or lower oxygenation better in critical illness? Let's settle this (Review)

A set of highly unauthorized meta-analyses

Feb 3 •

Transfusion in acute MI: what's the right hemoglobin target?

New meta-analysis with three smaller trials adds heft to MINT

Jan 13 •

Critical Care 2024 Year in Review (Part 4)

"Covert consciousness," hyperglycemia guideline update, reviews on midodrine, antipsychotics, steroids, delirium, more

Dec 27, 2024 •

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