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Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry and Risk Factors Associated With Discrepancy From Arterial Oxygenation in Asian Patients in the ICU: An Observational Study

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Hyperglycemia in Critically Ill Patients

Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients: Six-Month Mortality, Care Pathways, and Quality of Life

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GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelets in Critically Ill Adults

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Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation After Cardiac Arrest

Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Adults

Physiologic Effects of Reconnection to the Ventilator for 1 Hour Following a Successful Spontaneous Breathing Trial

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Comparative Effectiveness of Albumin vs No Albumin on Renal Replacement Therapy and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock and Renal Impairment
Asad E. Patanwala, PharmD, MPH; Brian L. Erstad, PharmD; and Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

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Low- vs Moderate-Dose Anticoagulation in Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Time for a Randomized Controlled Trial?

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CRITICAL CARE COMMENTARY

Ketamine vs Etomidate for Intubation in Patients Who Are Critically Ill
Commonly used for sedation for endotracheal intubation, ketamine and etomidate are often selected for their favorable hemodynamic profiles.

PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE SECTION

Considerations for Single Parents With Terminal Illness
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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Beyond the ICU
As we shift from a survival-focused paradigm to one that embraces recovery and restoration, addressing PICS must become a routine component of ICU care.

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Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: Should It Be Used in the Early Stages of ARDS?
APRV has traditionally been viewed as a salvage therapy for patients with ARDS, but recent literature suggests that it can provide better overall lung recruitment with less sedation and more ventilator-free days.

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Capillary Refill Time: Advancing Perfusion-Targeted Resuscitation in Septic Shock
Capillary refill time, a quick, noninvasive tool to assess perfusion and microvascular health, offers faster feedback than lactate levels and may improve resuscitation outcomes.

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Study Shows Earlier Vasopressin Initiation for Sepsis Reduced In-Hospital Mortality
OVISS trial data support guidelines that recommend earlier vasopressin as well as lower norepinephrine doses.

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