Starting antibiotics in sepsis is always a clinical dilemma; however, timely administration is one of the few interventions clearly shown to reduce mortality in septic patients. A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases demonstrated that initiating treatment with a β-lactam antibiotic followed by vancomycin had a modest impact on reducing in-hospital mortality. Link to […]
Continue ReadingIt is encouraging to see how data have informed such a critical concept in acute care medicine. Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening condition surrounded by significant clinical uncertainty and misconceptions. The lack of high-quality evidence regarding which agents are truly effective has long posed a challenge. This systematic review brings together the available evidence to clarify […]
Continue ReadingIn cases of hyperemesis gravidarum, our initial approach typically involves administering glucose-containing solutions to address ketosis. A recent study published in Pediatric Emergency Care demonstrated that, in the pediatric population, higher intravenous glucose administration was associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization and lower rates of return visits. Link to article
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