May 2018 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for May 2018. This roundup includes the...
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Most Premature Infants Receive Early Antibiotics
Variation across centers in early antibiotic exposures, prolonged antibiotic administration
ICU Mortality Similar for Patients With Hematologic CA ± Chemo
However, patients with hematologic cancer receiving chemotherapy have longer ICU, hospital stays
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
60-Day Mortality Not Significantly Lower With ECMO in ARDS
No significant drop in mortality with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe ARDS
Delay of Lactate Draws in Sepsis Ups Risk of In-Hospital Death
Systematic early lactate measurements speed antibiotic administration, improve outcomes
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
