PulmCrit- The siren's call: Double-coverage for ventilator
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Some theories are so attractive that they are nearly irresistible. No matter how many times they are disproven, these theories still seem compelling. One example is double-coverage for pseudomonas. Recently, the IDSA recommended this for ventilator-associated PNA (VAP), despite openly admitting that RCTs found it to be ineffective.
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Community-Onset Pneumonia From Dr. Farkas' Internet Book Of Critical Care - Tom Wade MD
AFRL adapts PJ tactics for COVID-19 monitoring > Wright-Patterson AFB > Article Display
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PulmCrit- Six myths promoted by the new surviving sepsis guidelines
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Pulmonology – 52 in 52
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non-NEJM – 52 in 52
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Critical Care – 52 in 52
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PulmCrit: Is pure RSI a failed paradigm in critical illness? The primacy of pressure
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PulmCrit- The siren's call: Double-coverage for ventilator associated PNA
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PulmCrit- Six myths promoted by the new surviving sepsis guidelines
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Inpatient – 52 in 52