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Does a nurse-implemented, goal-directed sedation protocol result in fewer ventilator days in children with acute respiratory failure?
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In critically ill patients with low serum vitamin D levels, does high-dose vitamin D supplementation compared with placebo reduce hospital length of stay?
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In patients with moderate-severe ARDS does the early use of a neuromuscular blocking agent improve mortality?
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In critically ill patients requiring fluid resuscitation, does 6% hydroxyethyl starch (6% HES) compared to 0.9% sodium chloride (Saline) reduce mortality at 90 days?
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In patients who are in refractory cardiac arrest, does protocolised management involving mechanical CPR, Hypothermia, ECMO and early reperfusion improve survival rate?
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In patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation does the use of esmolol improve mortality?
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In mechanically ventilated adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), does simvastatin compared to placebo reduce ventilator dependence?
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In critically ill patients, does parenteral nutrition compared with enteral nutrition improve mortality?
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In mechanically ventilated and sedated patients, do Spontaneous Awakening Trials (SAT) in addition to Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBT) reduce dependence on mechanical ventilation?
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In patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and severe sepsis or septic shock, does extended daily haemofiltration (EDHF) compared with continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVHF) reduce time to renal recovery or mortality at 60 days?
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