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Ventilator-associated complications in patients with ESBLE infections

Posted on 21 September 2018 by Sherry

Ventilator-associated complications in patients with ESBLE infections EJRC Article Review Extended-spectrum b-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLE) colonise a growing proportion of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)[1]. ESBLE colonisation is an established risk factor for subsequent infections [2]. Although guidelines suggest to consider the colonisation status of patients to adjust empirical treatment […]

Intensive Care Medicine: Access the latest ONLINE FIRST papers

Posted on 14 September 201814 September 2018 by Sherry

ICM ONLINE FIRST THIS WEEK (FREE ACCESS) Review ~ Mohamed Abbas et al. Conflicts of interest in infection prevention and control research: no smoke without fire. A narrative review. From the Inside ~ Han Yan and Keegan Guidolin. Her ICU bed. Original ~ Lara Hessels et al. Urinary creatinine excretion is related to short-term and […]

Guidance on the SSC Bundle

Posted on 3 September 201817 September 2018 by Sherry

Guidance on the SSC Bundle NEW SSC animation video The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) Bundle is the core of the sepsis improvement efforts. Applying the sepsis bundle simplifies the complex processes of the care of patients with sepsis. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Steering Committee and members of the Executive Committee collaborated to revise the bundle […]

ICM: Access the newest ONLINE FIRST articles……

Posted on 24 August 201824 August 2018 by Sherry

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Nephrotoxicity of piperacillin-tazobactam combined with vancomycin: Should it be a concern?

Posted on 20 August 201814 September 2018 by Sherry

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Augmented renal clearance, antibiotic exposure & clinical outcome

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Sherry

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Is Trimodulin a safe and beneficial adjuvant therapy for adult patients with sCAP?

Posted on 13 July 2018 by Sherry

Is Trimodulin a safe and beneficial adjuvant therapy for adult patients with sCAP? EJRC Article Review Severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP) remains associated with high mortality despite widespread use of supportive care and targeted antibiotic therapy. Evidence suggests that IgM-enriched Immunoglobulin preparations are associated with a decrease in mortality in severe sepsis and septic shock. In […]

ICM THIS WEEK ~ ONLINE FIRST articles

Posted on 13 July 201813 July 2018 by Sherry

ONLINE FIRST (FREE ACCESS) Editorial ~ Martin J. Tobin. Conflicts of interest and the patient–doctor covenant. Letter ~ Lama H. Nazer – Critical care research in the World Health Organisation Eastern Mediterranean Region over two decades: where do we stand? Editorial Debate ~ John A. Myburgh. Intracranial pressure thresholds in severe traumatic brain injury: Pro. Editorial Debate ~ Raimund Helbok […]