Do buffered solutions lower mortality better than regular saline in critical illness?
No, a large meta-analysis found buffered solutions do not lower mortality compared to 0.9% saline in critically ill patients.
Read the full answer →Can ultrasound muscle index predict how long a critically ill patient will live?
Yes, ultrasound muscle index, especially the tibialis anterior pennation angle (TA-PA), can help predict 60-day mortality in critically ill patients.
Read the full answer →Is melatonin a good sleep aid for ICU patients with critical illness?
Melatonin may modestly improve sleep in ICU patients, but evidence is limited and experts recommend trying non-drug measures first.
Read the full answer →Can continuous glucose monitoring lower mortality for patients in the ICU?
Continuous glucose monitoring may reduce mortality and hypoglycemia in ICU patients, but the evidence is very uncertain and more research is needed.
Read the full answer →Does using endoscopic guidance for tracheostomy reduce complications in critical illness?
A large randomized trial found no significant difference in perioperative complications between endoscopic-guided and nonendoscopic-guided percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill patients.
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