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Vasoconstriction in septic shock
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Open AccessA plea for personalization of the hemodynamic management of septic shock
Although guidelines provide excellent expert guidance for managing patients with septic shock, they leave room for personalization according to patients’ condition. Hemodynamic monitoring depends on the evolut...
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How can assessing hemodynamics help to assess volume status?
In critically ill patients, fluid infusion is aimed at increasing cardiac output and tissue perfusion. However, it may contribute to fluid overload which may be harmful. Thus, volume status, risks and potentia...
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Vasopressin in septic shock: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
We performed an individual patient data meta-analysis to investigate the possible benefits and harms of vasopressin therapy in adults with septic shock both overall and in pre-defined subgroups.
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Alternatives to the Swan–Ganz catheter
While the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is still interesting in specific situations, there are many alternatives. A group of experts from different backgrounds discusses their respective interests and limita...