Blood Pressure Management After Successful Thrombectomy
We follow the American Heart Association and the European Stroke Organization guidelines and maintain systolic blood pressure <180 mm Hg
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Mazen Kherallah
- Aug 29
- 2 min
The Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction & Cardiogenic Shock
None of the temporary MCS devices demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality when compared to initial medical therapy
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Mazen Kherallah
- Aug 20
- 5 min
Awareness With Paralysis (AWP) During Intubation in the ICU
Awareness with paralysis is more frequent in the ICU than in the operating room, potentially reaching 12%.
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Sam markle
- Aug 15
- 11 min
Cracking the Code: Controversies in ACLS Pharmacotherapy
In this post we discuss the literature surrounding pharmacotherapy interventions that can be utilized during advanced cardiac life support.
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Intermittent versus extended infusion of beta-lactams in sepsis!
Beta-lactams are a category of antibiotics that are most effective when their plasma concentrations persistently exceed the minimum...
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jul 13
- 4 min
4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate in Trauma Patients: The PROCOAG Trial!
The trial did not find any beneficial effects of adding 4F-PCC to a ratio-based transfusion strategy in patients with severe trauma at risk
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jul 10
- 9 min
Are you still practicing the "30 mL per Kg bolus" in all patients with sepsis and septic shock?
Fluid resuscitation in septic shock requires individualized assessment. Evidence-based initial bolus, followed by restrictive strategy.
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Evidence Summary for Haloperidol Use in the Prevention & Treatment of Delirium in the ICU!
Current evidence does not support the routine use of antipsychotic medications for the treatment or prevention of delirium in critically ill
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jun 16
- 3 min
How Fast Should a Fluid Bolus be Given?
Rapid fluid infusion rates could potentially enhance stroke volume and cardiac output but has unknown effect on patient-centered ou
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Namareq Aldardeer
- Jun 10
- 6 min
Should we Consider Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for Our Smoker Critically Ill Patients?
This review highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its use, despite suggested benefits for withdrawal symptoms.
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jun 8
- 3 min
Have You Ever Considered Diuretics in Managing Intermediate-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism?
PE patients: RVD, not overload, is the concern. Diuretics are complex; they may relieve RV pressure but worsen stability.
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Mazen Kherallah
- Jun 2
- 7 min
Evidence Summary for VTE Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients!
LMW heparin reduced DVT incidence significantly compared to control treatments, and it appears to be more effective than UFH.
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Mazen Kherallah
- May 30
- 4 min
Evolution of Evidence for Steroids in Septic Shock!
Septic shock management remains challenging. Steroid use has inconsistent findings on mortality. Hydrocortisone with/without fludrocortisone
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Mazen Kherallah
- May 30
- 3 min
Proposed Approach to Prophylactic Platelet Transfusions Prior to CVC Placement
Bleeding Risk in Primary and Subgroup Analyses.
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Mazen Kherallah
- May 29
- 3 min
Should We Change the Defibrillation Strategies in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?
New defibrillation techniques, DSED and VC, show higher survival rates and improved neurologic outcomes for refractory ventricular fibrillat
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Mazen Kherallah
- May 24
- 5 min
First-Ever RSV Vaccine: Arexvy Breaks Ground with FDA Approval
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common cause of respiratory illnesses in the lower respiratory tract worldwide. It poses...
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Jennifer Spadgenske
- May 12
- 4 min
Shivering Management During Targeted Temperature Management
The benefits of a multimodal approach in managing shivering during normothermia-targeted temperature management (TTM).
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Jennifer Spadgenske
- May 8
- 5 min
Controversies Surrounding Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) in Cardiac Arrest
Hypothermia (≤36°C) reduces lactate accumulation and excitatory neurotransmitter release, but TTM-2 found 32°C TTM increased arrhythmias. TT
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Namareq Aldardeer
- May 7
- 8 min
Phenylephrine in Patients with Septic Shock
Phenylephrin
Phenylephrine causes vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure, but may lead to adverse effects. Further research is needed.
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Mazen Kherallah
- May 6
- 7 min
Blood Pressure Targets in Acute Stroke
Blood pressure management plays a crucial role in the treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke. While...
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