Search Tag: sepsis treatment
2025 24 Jul
Early vasopressin initiation in septic shock may improve outcomes beyond the current practice of waiting for higher norepinephrine doses. Recent studies suggest starting AVP earlier can reduce shock duration and hospital mortality. Despite AVP often being started late, a proactive, protocol-driven approach that considers Nor dose, duration, and clinical...Read more
2025 20 May
Sepsis-induced ARDS is a critical condition that may require anti-inflammatory strategies. There are some promising treatments that may alter the evolution, including corticosteroids, vitamin C, NET inhibitors, and statins, which help mitigate excessive immune response and improve clinical outcomes. Introduction Sepsis represents a...Read more
2025 20 May
Clinical insights on the use of beta-blockers and vasopressors in the ICU, focusing on landiolol and vasopressin. When managing cardiovascular instability in critically ill patients, intensivists often face a delicate balancing act: controlling heart rate without compromising haemodynamics and maintaining perfusion without excessive vasopressor...Read more