ICN Victoria – Pilcher on Plummeting Sepsis Mortality in ICU
Dr David Pilcher discusses the drop in mortality from sepsis in ICUs in Australasia, as recorded in ANZICS-CORE, and the reasons behind it. The post ICN Victoria – Pilcher on Plummeting Sepsis...
View ArticleJICS Cast: Daniels – UK Sepsis Trust
Olusanya and Day are back with an interesting interview with Ron Daniels, the head of the UK Sepsis Trust. Daniels discusses the worldwide effort towards working for greater recognition and earlier...
View ArticleMyburgh Fluids 2015
Myburgh Fluids 2015: John takes us through 200 yrs of crit care fluids therapy in 1 powerful presentation. Warning - may leave you questioning everything. The post Myburgh Fluids 2015 appeared first on...
View ArticleWorld Sepsis Day Free All Star Cast Webinar
World Sepsis Day free all-star-cast webinar. Connect and learn with leading sepsis experts around the globe - at your desktop. The post World Sepsis Day Free All Star Cast Webinar appeared first on...
View ArticleBeating Sepsis in South America: What are the challenges? – Flavia Machado
Beating sepsis in Latin America is a serious challenge. Flavia Machado describes the 5 major issues & how they're being tackled. The post Beating Sepsis in South America: What are the challenges? –...
View ArticleSepsis SMACCdown
An all-star panel of world sepsis experts discuss the controversial areas. Expertly hosted by Scott Weingart and lubricated with on-stage alcohol. The post Sepsis SMACCdown appeared first on Intensive...
View ArticleWhy don’t we wash our hands? Chris Nickson
Why don't we wash our hands? Chris Nickson challenges us to examine lessons that are 150 years old... The post Why don’t we wash our hands? Chris Nickson appeared first on Intensive Care Network.
View ArticleStaph Retreat
What happens when you combine an axe-wielding microbiologist and a disease-obsessed historian? A strange brew that's hard to resist, even for a modern day microbe. The post Staph Retreat appeared first...
View ArticleWhen to Pull the Transfusion Trigger? – Anders Perner
Transfusion in septic shock is an ongoing source of debate. At SMACC Chicago, Dr Anders Perners discussed the TRISS trial and when to pull the transfusion trigger. The post When to Pull the Transfusion...
View Article1st World Sepsis Congress. All Online. Free.
A unique event is coming: the 1st World Sepsis Congress. All online. All free. Incredible speaker line up. Sign up today! The post 1st World Sepsis Congress. All Online. Free. appeared first on...
View ArticleIs Evolution on Our Side? Cohen on Survival of the Weakest
The 1%. Jeremy Cohen examines what makes us unique. Are there observable genetic traits that will determine how we respond to severe illness and can we measure them? The post Is Evolution on Our Side?...
View ArticleAdaptation: The Body’s Response to Trauma by Brohi
Evolution and inflammation. Karim Brohi critiques our approach to trauma and how we should consider more judicious, multi-directional approach. The post Adaptation: The Body’s Response to Trauma by...
View ArticleDelaney on ARISE Study, EMCRIT and Dogmalysis
The ARISE study was presented last week; it's a landmark paper in sepsis management. Hear PI Anthony Delaney's take on ARISE, EMCRIT and dogmalysis... The post Delaney on ARISE Study, EMCRIT and...
View ArticleARISE Study JICS Hangout
A Google Hangout discussing the latest study on Early Goal Directed Therapy - ARISE. Featuring Delaney, Carley, Olusanya, Day, Le Cong, Downham and Flower. The post ARISE Study JICS Hangout appeared...
View ArticleICN Victoria – Pilcher on Plummeting Sepsis Mortality in ICU
Dr David Pilcher discusses the drop in mortality from sepsis in ICUs in Australasia, as recorded in ANZICS-CORE, and the reasons behind it. The post ICN Victoria – Pilcher on Plummeting Sepsis...
View ArticleIs survival predetermined in the critically ill
Many, many studies show outcome can be predicted early, even in the ED - if so, do we need to adopt a different approach to management? The post Is survival predetermined in the critically ill appeared...
View ArticleThe role of the endothelium as a mediator of critical illness
The systemic and pulmonary endothelium is increasingly recognised as important in both the development and resolution of critical illness and represents a potential therapeutic target for novel...
View ArticleSepsis—The Dark Knight: Prehospital Diagnosis and Treatment
Sepsis can be subtle and elusive; diagnostic tools such as point of care lactate, end-tidal CO2 monitoring and validated screening tools can assist in making this difficult diagnosis in the out of...
View ArticleThe ABC of ICU – The A is for antibiotics
We debate perpetually how best to resuscitate patients - ABC! For the critically ill, septic patient the only therapy that really works is antibiotics! How and why must we get antibiotics right? The...
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