Tranexamic Acid for Acute UGIB in Patients With Cirrhosis
A recent study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of tranexamic acid in treating acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in patients with cirrhosis, partic
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Pharmacists play a crucial role in the ICU, where patients often require complex medication regimens, including multiple medications and intravenous therapies. The role of a critical care pharmacist is multifaceted and vital to ensuring optimal patient care in the critical care setting. Cr
READ MOREComplex polypharmacy and pathophysiology are common in the intensive care unit (ICU). Medicines optimisation is essential to deliver safe, effective, and individualised pharmacotherapy. This is ideally performed by a specialised ICU pharmacist. Introduction Medicines ar
READ MOREThe purpose of this review is to discuss the role of critical care pharmacists on the interprofessional healthcare team in the care of critically ill patients and explore current gaps in the provision of comprehensive medication management. Introduction “The patient’s
READ MOREA recent study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of tranexamic acid in treating acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in patients with cirrhosis, partic
Lung-protective mechanical ventilation strategies are beneficial both in the operating room (OR) and the ICU. However, there are variations in ventilator management prac
A new study reviewed existing literature on workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers (HCWs) in ICUs, focusing on prevalence, risk factors, interventions, and p
Over the last fifty years, randomised clinical trials have advanced medical practice, particularly in critical care. These trials offer the most rigorous means of determi