IVC Filters
In severely injured trauma patients, where anticoagulation is contraindicated, does the use of prophylactic inferior vena cava filters reduce the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
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A collection of TBL summaries relevant to Intensive Care Medicine
ROSE
In patients with moderate to severe ARDS, does a strategy of early neuromuscular blockade with heavy sedation, as opposed to usual care with lighter sedation targets, result in a lower 90 day mortality?
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In critically ill adults, does haloperidol 1 mg or haloperidol 2 mg given three times a day compared to placebo reduce mortality?
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In adult patients with sepsis-associated coagulopathy does the administration of human recombinant thrombomodulin (rhsTM) compared to placebo reduce 28 day mortality?
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Does titrating positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) with the use of an esophageal balloon to estimate pleural pressure improve outcomes compared with an empirical high PEEP –FiO2 strategy in patients with moderate – severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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In ventilated, critically ill patients, does the use of dexmedetomidine as the primary sedative agent compared with usual sedative agents effect 90 day mortality?
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In adult ICU patients undergoing tracheal intubation, does bag mask ventilation (BMV) between induction and laryngoscopy reduce the risk of hypoxaemia?
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Early Manipulation of Arterial Blood Pressure in Acute Ischemic Stroke(MAPAS):Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Luiz Antonio Nasi. Neurocritical Care 2019; doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-018-0642-5 Clinical Question In adult patients presenting within 12 hours of an acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), which of three targeted and pre-specified systolic blood pressure (SBP) ranges results in an improved functional outcome at 90 days? Background Significant […]
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In patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) in cardiac arrest, does a standardised point-of-care ultrasound protocol, compared with usual care, affect the length of resuscitation, frequency of interventions, and clinical outcomes?
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In patients with septic shock, does the administration of thiamine lead to more rapid lactate clearance and improved clinical outcomes?
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