POCUS: Batllori
In patients undergoing internal jugular cannulation under ultrasound guidance, does the use of an oblique compared to short- and long-axis approach increase success rate and decrease complications?
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A collection of TBL summaries relevant to Intensive Care Medicine
POCUS: Feissel
In patients with septic shock who are mechanically ventilated does indexed LV end-diastolic area and respiratory changes in aortic blood velocity predict the haemodynamic effects of volume expansion?
Continue reading »POCUS: Moretti
In mechanically ventilated patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), does the distensibility of IVC on ultrasound, predict fluid responsiveness measured by thermodilution?
Continue reading »POCUS: Lichtenstein
In patients with acute respiratory failure can bedside ultrasound, compared to standard diagnostic methods, provide an accurate diagnosis?
Continue reading »Foulds
In patients with cervical immobilisation, does the Mcgrath® videolaryngoscope compared to the Macintosh laryngoscope provide a better view of the larynx?
Continue reading »Patel
In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), does the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) delivered by helmet compared to NIV delivered by face mask reduce the need for intubation?
Continue reading »OXYGEN-ICU
In critically ill adults, does conservative oxygen therapy compared to liberal oxygen therapy reduce mortality?
Continue reading »HYPRESS
In patients with severe sepsis does hydrocortisone compared to placebo prevent the development of septic shock?
Continue reading »LeoPARDS
In adult patients who have sepsis, does levosimendan reduce the incidence and severity of acute organ dysfunction compared with placebo?
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In ICU patients with septic shock who have had initial fluid resuscitation, what are the effects and feasibility of a protocol restricting further resuscitation fluid as opposed to standard care?
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