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Today we have another Pulm PEEPs Pearls episode about a core critical care topic. Furf and Monty will be giving a high level overview of the use of steroids in sepsis including a review of the relevant literature and recent guidelines, and pragmatic bedside points. Contributors This episode was prepared with research by Pulm PEEPs Associate Editor George Doumat. Dustin Latimer, another Pulm PEEPs Associate Editor, assisted with audio and video editing. Key Learning Points Why Steroids in Sepsis? Steroids do not treat the infection — antimicrobials are always first and remain the cornerstone. The goal is addressing critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), where cortisol production cannot keep up with the overwhelming inflammatory demand of septic shock. Hydrocortisone helps in two main ways: Blunts the dysregulated inflammatory response — tempers the excessive vasodilation and febrile response that drive harm beyond the infection itself. Restores vascular sensitivity to catecholamines — sepsis downregulates adrenergic receptors; steroids turn that responsiveness back on. Clinical takeaway: The first thing you notice is vasopressor weaning (or a bend in the escalation curve) — not a rapid improvement in fever or white count. Caveat: These trials predate modern sepsis phenotyping. None distinguish hyperinflammatory vs. hypoinflammatory responders — they treat all comers. The Evidence: Four Landmark Trials Every IM resident and critical care fellow will eventually journal-club these four. The most consistent signal across all of them is faster shock reversal and reduced vasopressor use; the mortality question remains unsettled. Trial (Year)NRegimenKey FindingAnnane (2002)~300Hydrocortisone + fludrocortisoneMortality benefit in ACTH non-responders; criticized methodology and messy cortisol-response testing; not cleanly replicated.CORTICUS (2008)~500Hydrocortisone aloneFaster shock reversal but no mortality benefit, regardless of cortisol responsiveness. Raised (later allayed) superinfection concern. Cornerstone for abandoning routine cort-stim testing.ADRENAL (2018)~3,800Hydrocortisone aloneFaster vasopressor weaning; no 90-day mortality benefit.APROCCHSS (2018)~1,200Hydrocortisone + fludrocortisoneMortality benefit at 90 days. Bottom line: Faster shock reversal is consistent. Mortality benefit appears in 2 of 4 trials (both used fludrocortisone) but not the others. A 2026 meta-analysis showed benefit for hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone vs. placebo, but not for hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone vs. hydrocortisone alone — suggesting hydrocortisone drives the main effect. Who Gets Steroids, and When? 2021 Surviving Sepsis: Consider steroids for norepinephrine or epinephrine ≥ 0.25 mcg/kg/min for ≥ 4 hours despite adequate resuscitation — a reasonable bedside trigger. Early 2026 update: Moved away from a specific numeric trigger — consider steroids when a septic patient is not responding well to vasopressors or has escalating requirements. Make a clinical decision. (Quality of evidence: low to moderate.) Go faster than the threshold when: Known/suspected adrenal insufficiency or home steroids, or florid pressor-requiring shock on arrival. A practical escalation sequence: escalating norepinephrine → add vasopressin (per VASST) → then add steroids if requirements keep climbing. Do NOT wait for an ACTH stimulation test. It does not reliably predict who responds and only delays treatment. Sepsis is an elevated-cortisol state but can dissociate ACTH and cortisol, and cortisol-binding globulin is depleted — the test is too messy to guide care. What to Give: The Regimen Standard dose: Hydrocortisone 200 mg/day, typically 50 mg IV Q6H. (Original trials often used continuous infusions, rarely used in the U.S.) Some start with a 100 mg bolus to gain control. Higher dose: If chronically on steroids / adrenally insufficient, consider ~300 mg/day (e.g., 100 mg Q8H). Fludrocortisone: Unsettled. The two mortality-benefit trials added it (50 mcg PO/NG/OG daily), but hydrocortisone already has mineralocorticoid activity and meta-analyses don't show added benefit over hydrocortisone alone. Most clinicians omit it — adding it is reasonable and safe, just be honest about the uncertainty. Duration & Tapering Typical course: ~7 days is most common. Trial practices varied (ADRENAL ~7 days; VANISH used a taper after 6 days; some continue until pressors are off). No taper needed. You do not need to taper for adrenal insufficiency after a short course — just stop. If pressors dramatically rebound, you can restart, but most patients have gained the benefit they'll get by day 7. Pitfalls & Safety Hyperglycemia: Expected and must be managed (monitor closely; insulin drip if needed). No signal for major DKA / severe complications in the trials. Superinfection / fungal infection: The most-quoted concern, but the overall literature does not show a convincing, statistically significant increase. Be disciplined about stopping on schedule. Muscle weakness: Steroids can worsen critical illness myopathy; a short 7-day course likely has limited effect, but be aware. Other: GI bleeding (follow general PPI prophylaxis guidance) and sodium disturbances (watch for hyper-/hyponatremia). Two things we know: (1) steroids shorten duration of vasopressor support, and (2) they are relatively safe in sepsis. Whether they improve mortality — and in whom — remains open. The Five Pulm PEEPs Pearls Mechanism: Steroids restore catecholamine vascular sensitivity and blunt dysregulated inflammation. The clinical target is vasopressor weaning, not infection treatment. Evidence: Faster shock reversal is the most consistent finding. Mortality benefit is seen in 2 of 4 trials but not the others — still controversial. Some patients likely benefit; we don't yet know who. Trigger: A practical 2021 threshold is levo/epi ≥ 0.25 mcg/kg/min for ≥ 4 hours. Newer guidance drops the strict number — make a clinical decision based on poor pressor response or escalation. Dose: Hydrocortisone 200 mg/day (e.g., 50 mg Q6H). Adding fludrocortisone mirrors two trials, but meta-analyses find no benefit over hydrocortisone alone. Safety: Steroids appear safe in sepsis. Monitor and treat hyperglycemia; no marked increase in superinfection. References and Further Reading Annane, Djillali et al. “Effect of treatment with low doses of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone on mortality in patients with septic shock.” JAMA vol. 288,7 (2002): 862-71. doi:10.1001/jama.288.7.862 Sprung, Charles L et al. “Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 358,2 (2008): 111-24. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa071366 Venkatesh, Balasubramanian et al. “Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 378,9 (2018): 797-808. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1705835 Annane, Djillali et al. “Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 378,9 (2018): 809-818. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1705716 Sun, Alin et al. “Correction: Hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone for treatment of adults with septic shock: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review.” Frontiers in medicine vol. 13 1811616. 2 Mar. 2026, doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1811616 Prescott, Hallie C et al. “Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026.” Critical care medicine vol. 54,4 (2026): 715-724. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000007089
When you solve your own learning problems, you can accidentally build the resource everyone else was missing.In this episode, Matt sits down with Taim Dawod, a medical doctor from Norway who started a medical education YouTube channel in his first year of med school.Taim gets into his background studying anatomy and the problems he faced with the delivery of the learning. He goes on to explain the techniques he developed to solve those problems and how that led him to becoming a full-time content creator.He also talks about his view on the traditional lecture format in university teaching, and where it falls short for many students. He points out the gaps that are created through disjointed delivery and the importance of ‘the why' when communicating complex topics.Taim's main take is that everybody has something valuable to teach. There is someone out there that will benefit from what you have to say, and you will continue to sharpen your own knowledge along the way.Learning points from the episode include: 00:00 – 01:42 Intro01:42 – 05:42 Taim's medical background and journey to content creation05:42 – 08:14 Outsourcing vs. the journey of doing everything yourself08:14 – 11:13 The benefits of keeping consistent11:13 – 15:11 Communicating complex topics15:11 – 17:59 Visual mediums and the art of being concise17:59 – 19:10 The importance of ‘the why'19:10 – 21:34 Open education award and why learning should be free21:34 – 23:28 Helpful take away from Tromsø23:28 – 24:43 Taim's final piece of wisdom24:43 – 26:50 Where to connect with Taim and upcoming book release26:50 – 27:35 Taim's final take27:35 – 28:51 OutroImportant links and mentions: Subscribe to Taim Talks Med: https://www.youtube.com/@TaimTalksMedFollow Taim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taimtalksmed/Taim's video on Sepsis and Septic Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVy_7shA3RM&t=117srb.gy/uoikzb
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Mark Peters and Scott Weiss provide their expert insight on the methodology and development of the 2026 International Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines. They discuss challenges encountered during the process and review notable changes to these guidelines compared to previous iterations. The authors share the recommendations that will most impact their personal practice for patients with sepsis, and reflect on how we can improve global research infrastructure to address salient knowledge gaps in pediatric critical care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the design and methodology for the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines - Review notable changes in the 2026 sepsis guidelines compared to the 2020 edition - Discuss the implications of the altered recommendations for clinical practice changes - Consider methods to improve global pediatric research infrastructure and data organization AUTHORS Mark Peters, MBChB, PhD, MRCP, FFICM, FRCPCH Professor of Paediatric Intensive Care NIHR Senior Investigator UCL Great Ormond St Institute of Child Health Hon. Consultant Paediatric Intensivist Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Children's Acute Transport Service Great Ormond St Hospital Scott Weiss, MD, MSCE Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology & Genomic Medicine, Division Chief of Critical Care, Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH Emeritus Chief Division of Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anesthesia Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: May 26, 2026. ARTICLES REFERENCED & ADDITIONAL REFERENCES - Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Oczkowski SJW, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026;27(4):379-434. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41869844/ - Balamuth F, Weiss SL, Long E, et al. Balanced Fluid or 0.9% Saline in Children Treated for Septic Shock. N Engl J Med. Published online April 24, 2026. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42028918/ - Weiss SL, Balamuth F, Long E, et al. PRagMatic Pediatric Trial of Balanced vs nOrmaL Saline FlUid in Sepsis: study protocol for the PRoMPT BOLUS randomized interventional trial. Trials. 2021;22(1):776. Published 2021 Nov 6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34742327/ - Steven Pinker "Enlightenment Now” - https://stevenpinker.com/publications/enlightenment-now-case-reason-science-humanism-and-progress - Blood Poison: The Untold Story of Sepsis - https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/health-medicine-and-wellness/general-health-medicine-and-wellness/blood-poison/ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/r9q8w9vhsbpg7wwzn35kbmz/202605_WSP_Peters_and_Weiss_Transcript.pdf Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge among healthcare providers worldwide who care for critically ill children across all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Peters MJ, Weiss SL, O'Hara J, Burns JP. Pediatric Surviving Sepsis: Insights From the Leadership. 05/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pediatric-surviving-sepsis-insights-from-the-leadership-by-m-peters-s-weiss-openpediatrics.
Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: There has long been many questions about which IV fluid is best for ED resuscitation Multiple adult studies have shown no clear benefit of balanced fluid vs normal saline A large pediatric randomized clinical trial published in April compared balanced fluid vs normal saline in children with septic shock The study included about 9,000 patients from 47 emergency departments in five countries Patients with septic shock were randomized to receive either balanced fluid or normal saline The primary outcome was adverse kidney event (death, dialysis, or persistent kidney dysfunction) at 30 days or hospital discharge Results showed no difference in any safety outcomes and no adverse events occurred The key takeaway is that early fluid resuscitation matters more than which crystalloid you choose References Balamuth F, Weiss SL, Long E, et al. Balanced Fluid or 0.9% Saline in Children Treated for Septic Shock. New England Journal of Medicine. Published online April 23, 2026. doi:https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa2601969 Summarized by Meg Joyce, MS3 | Edited by Meg Joyce & Ahmed Abdel-Hafiz, NREMT-P Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/
What has changed in the new 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines for adults? In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, Kyle B. Enfield, MD, is joined by guideline cochairs Massimo Antonelli, MD, and Hallie C. Prescott, MD, MSc, FCCM, for a practical discussion on the biggest updates in the care of adults with sepsis and septic shock, from appropriate care during transport to the hospital to balancing timely antibiotics with antimicrobial stewardship. The panel also discusses hemodynamic resuscitation, vasopressor selection, global implementation, and the growing recognition that sepsis care does not end at hospital discharge. The guidelines, “Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026,” were released in the April issue of Critical Care Medicine. The episode highlights: How the panel graded the evidence New sepsis terminology to address variabilities in how different professions, environments, or cultures refer to specific features of sepsis How the guidelines are shaped to support clinicians practicing in a wide range of care settings, including resource-limited settings Dr. Antonelli is a professor of anesthesiology and intensive care medicine at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy, and director of the general intensive care unit at Policlinico A. Gemelli University Hospital. Dr. Prescott is a professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, and a staff physician at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. This podcast is sponsored by Vantive. At Vantive, our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities starts with the commitment to continuous learning. We are committed to partnering with the medical community to support vital organ therapy innovation grounded in clinical evidence and focused on improving patient outcomes. The recent publication on endotoxic septic shock centers on an evidence-based approach to address clinical challenges in critical care and beyond as highlighted in our press release. Resources referenced in this podcast: Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 Restriction of Intravenous Fluid in ICU Patients with Septic Shock Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension
What has changed in the updated 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines for children? In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, speaks with pediatric SSC guideline cochairs Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, FCCM, and Pierre Tissieres, MD, DSc, about the latest guideline recommendations for the care of children with sepsis and septic shock. The updated guidelines emphasize the early identification of sepsis, an evolution to a more targeted way of treatment, and a more practical approach to guideline implementation. Other aspects of the previous guidelines, such as lactate measurements, continuous reassessment, and the role of point-of-care monitoring, were reinforced in the 2026 guidelines. The guidelines, “Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026,” were released in the April issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Key updates and new areas of emphasis include: A more nuanced approach to sepsis screening and early recognition New guidance on supplemental oxygen, including limiting hyperoxia and using more conservative oxygenation targets in children with septic shock New patient, intervention, comparison, outcome questions related to immune dysregulation, highlighting an important area for future research New attention to post-sepsis morbidity Greater emphasis on long-term follow-up and risk assessment for children who survive sepsis Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, FCCM, is division chief of critical care and vice-chair of research at Nemours Children's Hospital (DuPont)-Delaware and professor of pediatrics and pathology and genomic medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Pierre Tissieres, MD, DSc, is a professor of pediatrics and head of Pediatric ICU and Neonatal Medicine at Paris South University Hospitals in Paris, France. This podcast is sponsored by Vantive. At Vantive, our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities starts with a commitment to continuous learning. We are committed to partnering with the medical community to support vital organ therapy innovation grounded in clinical evidence and focused on improving patient outcomes. The recent publication on endotoxic septic shock centers on an evidence-based approach to address clinical challenges in critical care and beyond as highlighted in our press release. Resources referenced in this podcast: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026 Executive Summary of Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
Albumin is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion, but very few people actually look at the cost-benefit data. In this lecture, I'm breaking down why the 5% albumin you're hanging might be a waste of money, and where the 25% concentration actually moves the needle in septic shock and cardiac surgery.In this episode, we cover: The "Cool" Science: Where does this stuff come from? (Cold Cohn Fractionation). The Price Tag: Why your hospital administrator cringes when you order it.Sepsis & Septic Shock: What the SAFE and ALBIOS trials actually showed vs. the "statistical gymnastics" used to find a benefit.Cardiac Surgery: Does it help the kidneys or hurt them? (Comparing ALBICS-AKI and HAS-FLAIR II). The Lasix Combo: Is there a real mortality benefit to the albumin-lasix "concoction"?Citations: All data points have PubMed IDs listed in the slides. Please read these for yourself. Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I'm an ICU physician, but I'm not your physician.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Disclaimers 1:45 How Albumin is made (and why the glass bottles?) 4:30 Electrolyte breakdown: Sodium and Chloride concerns 6:00 The actual cost vs. Saline/LR 9:15 Why our patients' albumin levels drop in the first place 12:30 Sepsis survival: The statistical gymnastics 16:00 Septic Shock & 20% Albumin 19:00 Early Resuscitation: Should you wait 6 hours?22:30 Cardiac Surgery: The AKI controversy 26:15 Albumin & Lasix: Does it actually work? 29:00 Final Verdict: Is 5% Albumin dead?The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookAmazon: https://amzn.to/47qJZe1 (Affiliate Link)My Store: https://eddyjoemd.myshopify.com/products/the-vasopressor-inotrope-handbook (Use "podcast" to save 10%)
On episode #103 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 3/12 – 3/25/26. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sarah Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Probable Japanese Encephalitis Virus Transmission through Organ Transplantation (NEJM) Clinical Characteristics and Severity of Rhinovirus/Enterovirus–Associated Hospitalizations: A Multi-country Analysis from the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network, 2017–2024 (OFID) Bacterial Eagle effect (Wikipedia) THE RATE OF BACTERICIDAL ACTION OF PENICILLIN IN VITRO AS A FUNCTION OF ITS CONCENTRATION, AND ITS PARADOXICALLY REDUCED ACTIVITY AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS AGAINST CERTAIN ORGANISMS (JEM) Linezolid versus clindamycin for toxin inhibition in severe skin and soft tissue infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Infection) Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 (Critical Care Medicine) Caring for Adult Patients With Sepsis (JAMA) Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026 (Intensive Care Medicine) Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026 (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine) Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis (JAMA) ACEP Will Not Endorse New Sepsis Guidelines from the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (American College of Emergency Physicians) Continuous vs Intermittent β-Lactam Antibiotic Infusions in Critically Ill Patients With SepsisThe BLING III Randomized Clinical Trial (JAMA) Activation of l-histidine biosynthesis as a new antibiotic strategy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Nature Communications) Survival trends in patients with difficult-to-treat, antibiotic-resistant, Gram-negative infections in the era of next-generation antibiotics in the USA: a retrospective cohort study (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Empirical Antifungal Treatment of Critically Ⅲ Patients With Influenza-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Propensity Score Weighted Observational Study (CID) Clinical and Radiological Predictors of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (OFID) Blood Cultures Contain Populations of Genetically Diverse Candida albicans Strains that May Differ in Echinocandin Tolerance and Fitness (JID) Can fluconazole be used to treat non-resistant Candida (Candidozyma) auris infections? Preclinical PK/PD data from a Galleria mellonella infection model (JID) Parasitic Na-GST-1 adsorbed on Alhydrogel co-administered with different Toll-like receptor agonists in hookworm-naive adults using a controlled human infection model in the USA: a phase 2, double-blind, randomised controlled trial (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Miscellaneous Bridging the Gap: A Needs Assessment of Resources and Support for International Medical Graduates Navigating Visa-Related Career Decisions in Infectious Diseases (OFID) Number Needed to Treat (NEJM) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
Send us a Text Message (please include your email so we can respond!)Episode 87! In this episode we talk about Albumin with two related studies, ALBIOS ("Albumin replacement in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock" by Caironi et al) and ARISS ("Albumin Replacement Therapy in Septic Shock" by Sakr et al)ALBIOS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24635772/ARISS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41712212/If you enjoy the show be sure to like and subscribe, leave that 5 star review! Be sure to follow us on the social @icucast for the associated figures, comments, and other content not available in the audio format! Email us at icuedandtoddcast@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! Thank you Mike Gannon for the intro and exit music!
There is enormous heterogeneity in clinical outcomes and severity of septic shock, with some patients needing only supportive care in the ICU and others progressing to multiorgan system failure and death. How can clinicians identify patients at higher risk of death? In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, is joined by John A. Kellum, MD, FCCM, to discuss high endotoxin activity as a possible endotype for septic shock. Dr. Kellum's article, “Organ Failure, Endotoxin Activity, and Mortality in Septic Shock,” was published in the September 2025 compendium of Critical Care Explorations. Dr. Kellum is a professor and director of the Center for Critical Care Nephrology, as well as vice chair for the Department of Critical Care Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The study used a novel biomarker called the endotoxin activity assay (EAA) to detect endotoxin in the blood. While the EAA is not good at identifying patients who are at risk for sepsis, Dr. Kellum said that, when combined with organ failure, it identifies patients at high risk for endotoxic septic shock. In the study, these patients had a mortality rate of 60%. Neither the EAA nor the anti-endotoxin therapy is readily available. And, although endotoxic septic shock is rare, occurring in only a quarter of patients with septic shock, Dr. Kellum hopes that, through precision medicine, segmenting this population into treatable subgroups may allow better diagnostics and opportunities to develop or repurpose therapies in the future. This episode is sponsored by Prenosis. Resources referenced in this episode: Organ Failure, Endotoxin Activity, and Mortality in Septic Shock (Molinari L, et al. Crit Care Explor. 2025;7:e1308) Derivation, Validation, and Potential Treatment Implications of Novel Clinical Phenotypes for Sepsis (Seymour CW, et al. JAMA. 2019;321:2003-2017) Safety and Efficacy of Polymyxin B Hemoperfusion (PMX) for Endotoxemic Septic Shock in a Randomized, Open-Label Study (TIGRIS) (ClinicalTrials.gov. ID NCT03901807. Last update posted January 9, 2026)
Send a textOlá a todos e a todas, estamos de volta após uma pausa merecida para descansar e aproveitar o finzinho do verão. Agora que o ano começa de verdade, retornamos com o nosso Journal Club e os artigos apresentados são:1. Norepinephrine versus Dopamine for Septic Shock in Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial - https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(25)00139-8/abstract2. Effect of gestational age on special education: a population-based matched cohort analysis - https://fn.bmj.com/content/111/1/F343. Function over diagnoses: parents of extremely preterm infants give recommendations to clinicians about their information needs - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40425288/4. Potential Impact on Residents of Having Less NICU Time - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/157/3/e2025072005/206345/Potential-Impact-on-Residents-of-Having-Less-NICU?redirectedFrom=fulltext Não esqueça: você pode ter acesso aos artigos do nosso Journal Club no nosso site: https://www.the-incubator.org/podcast-1 Lembrando que o Podcast está no Instagram, @incubadora.podcast, onde a gente posta as figuras e tabelas de alguns artigos. Se estiver gostando do nosso Podcast, por favor dedique um pouquinho do seu tempo para deixar sua avaliação no seu aplicativo favorito e compartilhe com seus colegas. Isso é importante para a gente poder continuar produzindo os episódios. O nosso objetivo é democratizar a informação. Se quiser entrar em contato, nos mandar sugestões, comentários, críticas e elogios, manda um e-mail pra gente: incubadora@the-incubator.org
Send us a textDie Steuerung des mittleren arteriellen Drucks und des Herzzeitvolumens ist zentral in der Therapie des septischen Schocks – doch garantiert makrohämodynamische Stabilität auch eine adäquate Mikrozirkulation? In dieser Episode diskutieren wir einen aktuellen Scoping Review aus Critical Care Medicine, der systematisch untersucht, wie vasoaktive Medikamente die Mikrozirkulation im septischen Schock beeinflussen.Sathianathan S, Sachar S, Berro J, et al.Vasoactive Medications and the Microcirculation in Septic Shock: A Scoping Review.Critical Care Medicine. 2026;54:XX–XX.DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007016Die Mikrozirkulation spielt eine zentrale Rolle für die Gewebeoxygenierung und Organfunktion im septischen Schock. Trotz erfolgreicher Normalisierung globaler hämodynamischer Parameter wie mittlerem arteriellem Druck (MAP) oder Herzindex bleibt die mikrovaskuläre Perfusion häufig gestört – ein Phänomen, das als Verlust der hämodynamischen Kohärenz beschrieben wird.In diesem Scoping Review analysierten Sathianathan et al. 33 klinische Studien, die den Einfluss vasoaktiver Medikamente auf die Mikrozirkulation bei erwachsenen Patient:innen mit septischem Schock untersuchten. Eingeschlossen wurden Studien mit direkter mikrozirkulatorischer Messung mittels sublingualer Videomikroskopie (SDF/OPS), Laser-Doppler-Flowmetrie, Nahinfrarotspektroskopie, Magen-Tonometrie oder Kapillarfüllzeit. Die Studien zeigten eine erhebliche methodische Heterogenität hinsichtlich Studiendesign, Rekrutierungszeitpunkt, Messmethoden und untersuchter Substanzen.In nur 39 % der untersuchten Fälle korrelierten Veränderungen der Mikrozirkulation mit Veränderungen des Herzindex, was die begrenzte Aussagekraft makrohämodynamischer Parameter unterstreicht. Früh rekrutierte Patient:innen (< 24 h) zeigten häufiger eine Verbesserung der Mikrozirkulation und eine höhere hämodynamische Kohärenz. Norepinephrin verbesserte in frühen Krankheitsphasen die periphere Mikrozirkulation, ohne diese bei höheren MAP-Zielen konsistent zu verschlechtern. Vasopressin und Terlipressin zeigten kontextabhängige Effekte mit teils verbesserter sublingualer, aber potenziell verschlechterter gastraler Perfusion. Dobutamin war das am häufigsten untersuchte Inotropikum und zeigte in mehreren Studien eine Verbesserung der gastralen Mikrozirkulation, teilweise unabhängig von Veränderungen des Herzindex. Epinephrin wies inkonsistente Effekte auf, während Levosimendan in ausgewählten Studien sowohl die Myokardfunktion als auch mikrovaskuläre Parameter verbesserte.Der Review verdeutlicht, dass vasoaktive Medikamente relevante, jedoch hochgradig kontextabhängige Effekte auf die Mikrozirkulation haben. Die klinische Bedeutung dieser mikrovaskulären Veränderungen bleibt bislang unklar, da robuste Outcome-Daten fehlen. Zukünftige Forschung sollte standardisierte Messmethoden, frühe Rekrutierung, serielle Messungen und eine konsequente Einbettung des Konzepts der hämodynamischen Kohärenz verfolgen, um mikrozirkulationsgeleitete Resuscitationsstrategien evidenzbasiert weiterzuentwickeln.Heute im Studio dabei: Maximilian Kraft, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter der Klinik für Anästhesiologie am UKHD
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, speaks with Olfa Hamzaoui, MD, PhD, professor of intensive care at Robert Debré Hospital in Reims, France, about her Peter Safar Honorary Lecture at the 2025 Critical Care Congress. The conversation centers on tissue perfusion, microcirculation, and shock, with a focus on bridging the gap between bench research and bedside practice. Dr. Hamzaoui shares insights on current scientific understanding of microcirculation and shock, including research on tools to monitor microcirculation, such as handheld video microscopy. The discussion highlights the utility of capillary refill time as a simple, noninvasive tool for guiding resuscitation. Dr. Hamzaoui advocates for early and repeated echocardiographic assessment in shock management, including during de-resuscitation. She also discusses her 2023 article in Clinical Medicine, which proposed titrating norepinephrine to individualized targets. This episode offers a compelling look at how emerging tools and research can refine shock management and promote precision care in critical illness. This podcast is sponsored by Fresenius Kabi. Resources referenced in this episode: Effects of a Resuscitation Strategy Targeting Peripheral Perfusion Status versus Serum Lactate Levels Among Patients with Septic Shock. A Bayesian Reanalysis of the ANDROMEDA-SHOCK Trial (Zampieri FG, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2020;201:423-429) The Eight Unanswered and Answered Questions about the Use of Vasopressors in Septic Shock (Hamzaoui O, et al. J Clin Med. 2023;12:4589) Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2021 (Evans L, et al. Crit Care Med. 2021;49:e1063-e1143)
We dive into the common dilemma of when to give stress-dose corticosteroids in septic shock, with Dr. David Janz, pulm/crit intensivist with a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation, former director of the Clinical Research Unit for the critical care section at LSU, founding member of the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group, and associate Chief … Continue reading "Lightning rounds 58: Steroids for septic shock with David Janz"
Sepsis and bloodstream infections (BSIs) are common and cause millions of deaths each year, with a disproportionate burden in low-income and middle-income countries. Tune in to learn from Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA, how inadequate antibiotic coverage can be linked to increased mortality and length of stay and how unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics can drive antimicrobial resistance. Topics covered include:The worldwide burden of sepsis and BSIsThe ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistanceUS and global health disparities in sepsis, BSI, and antimicrobial resistanceBarriers toward optimizing antibiotic use in BSIsPresenter:Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSAAssociate Professor, Infectious DiseaseAssociate Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramVice Chair for Belonging and Community Engagement, Department of Internal MedicineCo-Director, Digital Innovation & Social Media Strategy, Division of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NebraskaLink to full program and downloadable slides:https://bit.ly/4inoXCxGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics can drive antimicrobial resistance and cause adverse events, whereas inadequate antibiotic coverage is linked to increased mortality and length of stay for patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs). Listen now to learn from Jose Alexander, MD, D(ABMM), CIC, FCCM, SM/MB(ASCP), how to use rapid genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing results to inform antibiotic selection for patients with gram-negative BSIs. Topics covered include:Typical patterns of intrinsic antibiotic susceptibility and resistance in EnterobacteralesMechanisms of resistance in gram-negative bacteriaGenotypic rapid diagnostic tests for BSIsResistance markers for earlier targeted therapyRapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility test platforms for blood culturesPresenter:Jose Alexander, MD, D(ABMM), CIC, FCCM, SM/MB(ASCP)Medical and Public Health MicrobiologistMedical and Technical Director of MicrobiologyAdventHealthOrlando, FloridaLink to full program and downloadable slides:https://bit.ly/4inoXCxGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) significantly reduces time to actionable results and can improve antibiotic decision-making for patients with bloodstream infections. Listen in to learn from Michael P. Veve, PharmD, MPH, how to optimally integrate rapid phenotypic AST into clinical practice, including incorporation into your existing antimicrobial stewardship workflow. Topics covered include:Considerations for implementationDecision-making steps for implementationThe role of antimicrobial stewardship programs in AST workflowPresenter:Michael P. Veve, PharmD, MPHClinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy PracticeEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesWayne State UniversityClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious DiseaseHenry Ford HospitalDetroit, MichiganLink to full program and downloadable slides:https://bit.ly/4inoXCxGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr Chris Flannigan leading an interactive panel discussion on Septic Shock. This talk is part of the Paediatric Emergencies 2025 event. To get your CME certificate for watching the video please visit https://www.paediatricemergencies.com/conference/paediatric-emergencies-2025/ #PaediatricEmergencies #PaediatricEmergencies2025 #Sepsis
Ever wondered how PICU teams make those critical calls about blood pressure and vasoactive meds? On this episode, Dr. Monica Gray and Dr. Pradip Kamat dive into the real-world questions that come up during pediatric intensive care rounds. They break down the pros and cons of arterial line versus non-invasive cuff measurements, talk through blood pressure targets for tough cases like sepsis and brain injury, and share practical tips for weaning kids off vasoactive drugs. With a focus on the latest guidelines and research, Monica and Pradip offer actionable advice to help you fine-tune hemodynamic management for your sickest patients. Tune in!Show Highlights:Relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output in pediatric patientsComparison of arterial line (invasive) versus non-invasive cuff measurements for blood pressure monitoring in the PICUBlood pressure targets for critical illnesses such as sepsis, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory failure in childrenStrategies for weaning vasoactive medications in critically ill pediatric patientsImportance of accurate blood pressure measurement and monitoring in the PICUDiscussion of organ autoregulation and its impact on blood pressure managementClinical assessment and individualized care in setting blood pressure goalsRecommendations for initial vasoactive agents in pediatric septic shockChallenges and considerations in vasoactive medication selection and weaningNeed for further research on pediatric vasoactive medication management strategiesReferences:Fuhrman & Zimmerman - Textbook of Pediatric Critical Care Chapter 110. Alder M et al. Pediatric Sepsis. Pages 1293-1309.Rogers Textbook of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Chapter 88. Fitzgerald J et al. Bacterial Sepsis.Pages 1469-1485.Reference 1 Weiss S. Vasoactive Selection for Pediatric Septic Shock-Where to begin. JAMA Network Open, 2025;8(4):e254726.Reference 2 Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Sorce LR, Argent AC, Menon K, Hall MW, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Biban P, Carrol ED, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, DeWitt PE, Evans I, Flauzino de Oliveira C, Horvat CM, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Levin M, Lodha R, Martin B, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Rebull MN, Russell S, Scott HF, de Souza DC, Tissieres P, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Kissoon N, Zimmerman JJ, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD; Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):665-674.
Septic shock remains a leading cause of pediatric mortality, but the choice of first-line vasoactive agent has long been debated. Dr Newton, a PGY-3, discusses this single-center retrospective cohort study comparing epinephrine and norepinephrine as initial infusions in children with septic shock. While the primary kidney outcome (MAKE30) showed no difference, epinephrine was linked to higher 30-day mortality in propensity-matched analysis. The findings are hypothesis-generating and highlight the need for prospective pediatric trials.
Send us a textDopamine versus epinephrine for neonatal septic shock: an open labeled, randomized controlled trial. Singh G, Bhaskar V, Batra P, Gupta P.J Perinatol. 2025 Aug 28. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02399-7. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40877444EBNEO Commentary: Review of the 'Norepinephrine Versus Dopamine for Septic Shock in Neonates: A Randomised Controlled Trial'. Altit G.Acta Paediatr. 2025 Jul 23. doi: 10.1111/apa.70241. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40698742 No abstract available.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!
The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1055. In this episode, I’ll discuss the effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinephrine in patients with septic shock. The post 1055: Effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinephrine in patients with septic shock appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Lauren Black, MD about the August 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:09 Meet Dr. Lauren Page Black: Sepsis Expert01:56 Sepsis Statistics and Impact04:16 Understanding Sepsis Definitions09:56 Screening Tools for Sepsis13:57 Pre-Hospital Sepsis Recognition19:33 Clinical Examination and Diagnostics24:03 The Role of Lactate and Procalcitonin27:40 Clinical Gestalt and Imaging in Diagnosis29:21 CMS Bundle Requirements and Updates34:02 Fluid Type Preferences in Sepsis36:49 Antibiotic Timing and Selection43:43 Vasopressors and Steroids in Sepsis Management50:18 Special Populations and Future Directions53:44 Conclusion and ResourcesEmergency Medicine Residents, get your free subscription by writing resident@ebmedicine.net
Listen in as Dr Emily Heil explores rapid syndromic testing for bloodstream infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing.Topics covered include:The importance of good blood culture practices and finding the balance between overuse and underuseBlood culture improvement programsThe utility of rapid diagnostic testsResistance markers for earlier targeted therapyPresenters:Emily Heil, PharmD, MS, BCIDP, AAHIVPProfessorDepartment of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes ResearchUniversity of Maryland School of PharmacyBaltimore, MarylandLink to full program: https://bit.ly/45Ajz92Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the fourth episode of a 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures. Our third case-based episode presents a child with fever and cough. After a clear discussion of the case and thoughtful consideration of the etiology and treatment strategies, we use the AAP's Choosing Wisely Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases lists to create a resource-conscious care plan that is safe and patient-centered. In the coming episodes, we'll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics. Series Learning Objectives: Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed. Modified rMETRIQ Score: 14/15 Competencies: AACN Essentials: 1: 1.1 g; 1.2 f; 1.3 d, e 2: 2.1 d, e; 2.2 g; 2.4 f, g; 2.5 h, i, j, k 7: 7.2 g, h, k 9: 9.1i, j; 9.2 i, j; 9.3 i, k NONPF NP Core Competencies: 1: NP 1.1h; NP 1.2 k, m; NP 1.3 f, j, h 2: NP 2.1 j, g; NP 2.2 k, n; NP 2.4 h, i; NP 2.5 k, l, m, n, o 7: NP 7.2 m 9: NP 9.1 m, n; NP 9.2 n; NP 9.3 p References ABIM Foundation. (2019). Communicating about overuse with vulnerable populations. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Communicating-About-Overuse-to-Vulnerable-Population_Final2.pdf American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] Committee on Infectious Diseases & Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. (2018). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWInfectiousDisease.pdf de Benedictis, F. M., Kerem, E., Chang, A. B., Colin, A. A., Zar, H. J., & Bush, A. (2020). Complicated pneumonia in children. Lancet (London, England), 396(10253), 786–798. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31550-6 Kato, H. (2024) Antibiotic therapy for bacterial pneumonia. J Pharm Health Care Sci 10, 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40780-024-00367-5 Schlapbach, L. J., Watson, R. S., Sorce, L. R., Argent, A. C., Menon, K., Hall, M. W., Akech, S., Albers, D. J., Alpern, E. R., Balamuth, F., Bembea, M., Biban, P., Carrol, E. D., Chiotos, K., Chisti, M. J., DeWitt, P. E., Evans, I., Flauzino de Oliveira, C., Horvat, C. M., Inwald, D., … Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force (2024). International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA, 331(8), 665–674. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.0179 Smith, D. K., Kuckel, D. P., & Recidoro, A. M. (2021). Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: Rapid Evidence Review. American family physician, 104(6), 618–625. Society of Hospital Medicine, AAP, & Academic Pediatric Association. (2021). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWHospitalmedicine.pdf Yun K. W. (2024). Community-acquired pneumonia in children: updated perspectives on its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical and experimental pediatrics, 67(2), 80–89. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2022.01452
The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1042. In this episode, I'll discuss early vs delayed norepinephrine use in patients with septic shock. The post 1042: Early Norepinephrine Use in Septic Shock is Associated with Reduced Mortality appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
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Dr. Harish Kinni, a triple-board-certified emergency medicine and critical care physician and assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic, provides an overview of the fundamentals of ventilator care for emergency department professionals. We will review key modes that we should know, the variables to set, how to adjust them for your patient's needs, and provide troubleshooting tips and tricks for when things suddenly go awry. This is sure to be one of the most helpful chapters of Always on EM, but don't let it take your breath away! CONTACTS X - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda YouTube - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda Instagram – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch Email - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com REFERENCES & LINKS Swart P, Nijbroek SGLH, Paulus F, Neto AS, Schultz MJ. Sex Differences in Use of Low Tidal Volume Ventilation in COVID-19-Insights From the PRoVENT-COVID Study. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jan 3;8:780005. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.780005. PMID: 35300177; PMCID: PMC8923734. 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Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2021. Critical Care Medicine 49(11):p e1063-e1143, November 2021. | DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000005337 Fan E, Del Sorbo L, Goligher EC, Hodgson CL, Munshi L, Walkey AJ, Adhikari NKJ, Amato MBP, Branson R, Brower RG, Ferguson ND, Gajic O, Gattinoni L, Hess D, Mancebo J, Meade MO, McAuley DF, Pesenti A, Ranieri VM, Rubenfeld GD, Rubin E, Seckel M, Slutsky AS, Talmor D, Thompson BT, Wunsch H, Uleryk E, Brozek J, Brochard LJ; American Thoracic Society, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, and Society of Critical Care Medicine. An Official American Thoracic Society/European Society of Intensive Care Medicine/Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline: Mechanical Ventilation in Adult Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 May 1;195(9):1253-1263. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201703-0548ST. 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Send us a textNorepinephrine versus Dopamine for Septic Shock in Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Mazhari MYA, Priyadarshi M, Singh P, Chaurasia S, Basu S.J Pediatr. 2025 Jul;282:114599. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114599. Epub 2025 Apr 17.PMID: 40252959 Clinical Trial.As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1024. In this episode, I'll discuss the use of adjuvant midodrine in patients with septic shock. The post 1024: Adjuvant Midodrine Lowers Norepinephrine Dose But Not Length of Stay in Patients With Septic Shock appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
Thanks to Dr. Abhinav Totapally who is a pediatric intensivist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and Dr. Brian Bridges, the Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for joining us for this series. Check out their paper published in PCCM in January 2025Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting and the limitations of using VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.Patient selection in the use of VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.The benefits and risks of common cannulation strategies for VA ECMO in children with refractory septic shock.An expert approach to supporting children with refractory septic shock on VA ECMO.Reference:Totapally A, Stark R, Danko M, Chen H, Altheimer A, Hardison D, Malone MP, Zivick E, Bridges B. Central or Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Sepsis: Outcomes Comparison in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Dataset, 2000-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 Jan 23.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.
Asad E. Patanwala, PharmD, MPH, and Brian L. Erstad, PharmD, join CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss their research into the effect of albumin administration on the need for renal replacement therapy and mortality in patients with septic shock and renal impairment. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.10.012 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers' opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
Thanks to Dr. Abhinav Totapally who is a pediatric intensivist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and Dr. Brian Bridges, the Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for joining us for this series. Check out their paper published in PCCM in January 2025Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting and the limitations of using VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.Patient selection in the use of VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.The benefits and risks of common cannulation strategies for VA ECMO in children with refractory septic shock.An expert approach to supporting children with refractory septic shock on VA ECMO.Reference:Totapally A, Stark R, Danko M, Chen H, Altheimer A, Hardison D, Malone MP, Zivick E, Bridges B. Central or Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Sepsis: Outcomes Comparison in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Dataset, 2000-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 Jan 23.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.
For this episode we are joined by EBM guru, Dr. Brian Locke, who deftly breaks down all of our statistics questions. Is half dose DOAC as good as full dose DOAC for preventing VTE, and does it reduce bleeding risk? Can procalcitonin reduce duration of antibiotics for infections without compromising mortality rates? Can LLMs like GPT-4 help physicians manage patients better? Can reinforcement learning models predict when to start vasopressin in patients with septic shock? What is the risk of resuming anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation and prior intracerebral hemorrhage? Is high flow nasal cannula as good as non-invasive ventilation for different types of respiratory failure? We answer all these questions and more!Half Dose DOAC for Long Term VTE Prevention (RENOVE)Biomarker-Guided Antibiotic Duration (ADAPT-Sepsis)GPT-4 Assistance for Physician PerformanceOptimal Vasopressin Initiation for Septic Shock (OVISS)DOACs for A fib after ICH (PRESTIGE-AF)High Flow Nasal Cannula vs NIV for Respiratory Failure (RENOVATE)Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/dope License code: NP8HLP5WKGKXFW2R
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Graeme MacLaren shares his expert insight on the outcomes of central versus peripheral cannulation techniques for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric patients with refractory septic shock as published in the February issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. The discussion focuses on the implications of ECMO modality choices, the conditions affecting cannulation strategy, and how institutional resources can impact patient outcomes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Differentiate between central and peripheral venoarterial ECMO strategies in pediatric septic shock - Analyze key papers in the literature to provide context for decision-making around ECMO deployment in refractory septic shock - Identify factors influencing the success and outcome of ECMO in refractory pediatric septic shock cases - Apply considerations for patient selection and institutional resource availability in ECMO planning AUTHORS Graeme MacLaren, MBBS, MSc, FRACP, FCICM, FCCM, FELSO Director of Cardiothoracic Intensive Care, National University Hospital, Singapore Clinical Director of ECMO, National University Heart Centre, Singapore Adjunct Professor, Department of Surgery, National University of Singapore Past President, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Jeffery Burns, MD, MPH Emeritus Chief Division of Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anesthesia Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: March 24, 2025. ARTICLES REFERENCED 1) MacLaren, Graeme MBBS, MSc, FELSO, FCCM. Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Children With Refractory Septic Shock. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine ():10.1097/PCC.0000000000003707, February 10, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003707 2) Totapally A, Stark R, Danko M, et al. Central or Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Sepsis: Outcomes Comparison in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Dataset, 2000-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. Published online January 23, 2025. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003692 3) Schlapbach LJ, Chiletti R, Straney L, et al. Defining benefit threshold for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in children with sepsis-a binational multicenter cohort study. Crit Care. 2019;23(1):429. Published 2019 Dec 30. doi:10.1186/s13054-019-2685-1 4) Bréchot N, Hajage D, Kimmoun A, et al. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to rescue sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock: a retrospective, multicentre, international cohort study. Lancet. 2020;396(10250):545-552. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30733-9 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/84gbxthfmhvp7v9fsnjb87mh/0320425_WSP_MacLaren_Transcript.pdf Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. CITATION MacLaren G, Burns JP. Pediatric ECMO Cannulation Strategies in Refractory Septic Shock. 03/2025. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pediatric-ecmo-cannulation-strategies-in-refractory-septic-shock-by-g-maclaren-openpediatrics.
Editor's Summary by JAMA Deputy Editors Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, for articles published from March 15-21, 2025.
The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1010. In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce vasopressor resistance in refractory septic shock. The post 1010: Does Dexmedetomidine Improve Vasopressor Sensitivity in Refractory Septic Shock? appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
Send us a Text Message (please include your email so we can respond!)Episode 60! We jump to SCCM where we talk about 2 late breakers - PROACTIVE or "Propranolol As an Anxiolytic to Reduce the Use of Sedatives for Critically Ill Adults Receiving Mechanical Ventilation" by Downar et al and "Acetylsalicylic Acid Treatment in Patients With Sepsis and Septic Shock" by Almeida et al both published in CCM in 2025. PROACTIVE (pubmed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39982178/PROACTIVE (CCM): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11801419/ASA in sepsis (pubmed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39982179/ASA in sepsis (CCM): https://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/fulltext/2025/02000/acetylsalicylic_acid_treatment_in_patients_with.2.aspxIf you enjoy the show be sure to like and subscribe, leave that 5 star review! Be sure to follow us on the social @icucast for the associated figures, comments, and other content not available in the audio format! Email us at icuedandtoddcast@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! Thank you Mike Gannon for the intro and exit music!
Reference: Sanchez-Pinto, L.N., et al. Development and Validation of the Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA 2024. Guest Skeptic: Prof. Damian Roland is a Consultant at the University of Leicester NHS Trust and Honorary Professor for the University of Leicester's SAPPHIRE group. He specializes in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and is a passionate […] The post SGEM #463: Like the Legend of the Phoenix… Criteria for Sepsis first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
Kennedy Concannon, PharmD discusses the use of thiamine in septic shock. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic's School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on X @MayoMedE
The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode967. In this episode, I'll discuss moderate vs low and high volume IV fluid resuscitation in sepsis and septic shock. The post 967: Goldilocks and the Three Fluid Resuscitation Strategies for Sepsis and Septic Shock appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
In this episode of Critical Matters, Dr. Zanotti discusses the use of intravenous albumin in critical care. He is joined by D. Jeannie Callum, Director of Transfusion Medicine and Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queens University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Callum's research focuses on blood utilization, hemostasis in the bleeding patient, and transfusion-related errors. She has received numerous awards and published extensively. Dr. Callum is the lead author of “Use of Intravenous Albumin: A Guidelines from the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines,” published earlier this year in CHEST. Additional Resources: Use of Intravenous Albumin. A Guideline from the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines. CHEST 2024: https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(24)00285-X/fulltext International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines Website: https://www.ictmg.org/ Ten myths about albumin. M Joannidis, et al. Intensive Care Med 2022: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35247060/ A comparison of albumin and saline for fluid resuscitation in the intensive care unit. SAFE Study Investigators. N Engl J Med 2004: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15163774/ Albumin Replacement in Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock. ALBIOS Study Investigators. N Engl J .Med 2014: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1305727 Books mentioned in this episode: Ending Medical Reversal: Improving Outcomes, Saving Lives. By Vinayak K. Prasad: https://bit.ly/4dAimRa The Time Machine. By H.G. Wells: https://amzn.to/4eK4apG
In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we dive into the DecatSepsis trial, exploring the role of dexmedetomidine in reducing mortality and managing septic shock. Discover how this sedative could help mitigate the harmful effects of the hyperadrenergic state in septic patients. The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook I have written "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals," a must-read for anyone caring for critically ill patients (check out the reviews)! You have several options to get a physical copy. If you're in the US, you can order A SIGNED & PERSONALIZED COPY for $29.99 or via AMAZON for $32.99 (for orders in or outside the US). Ebook versions are available via AMAZON KINDLE for $9.99, APPLE BOOKS, and GOOGLE PLAY. ¡Excelentes noticias! Mi libro ha sido traducido al español y está disponible a traves de AMAZON. Las versiones electrónicas están disponibles para su compra for solo $9.99 en AMAZON KINDLE, APPLE BOOKS y GOOGLE PLAY. Citation Ezz Al-Regal AR, Ramzy EA, Allah Atia AA, Emara MM. Dexmedetomidine for Reducing Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock A Randomized Controlled Trial (DecatSepsis). Chest. 2024 Jul 14:S0012-3692(24)04601-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.06.3794. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39004217. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddyjoemd/support
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Joel M. Dulhunty, MD, PhD, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and Jason A. Roberts, BPharm, PhD, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, join JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, to discuss the BLING trial that assessed continuous vs intermittent β-lactam antibiotic infusions in patients with sepsis or septic shock. Related Content: Continuous vs Intermittent β-Lactam Antibiotic Infusions in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis Prolonged vs Intermittent Infusions of β-Lactam Antibiotics in Adults With Sepsis or Septic Shock
Trial of the Week: SEPSISPAM Special Guest: Katherine Spezzano, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP @KatSpazPharmD Katherine Spezzano joins to discuss the April Trial of the Week “High versus Low Blood-Pressure Target in Patients with Septic Shock” the SEPSISPAM study, published in NEJM in 2014. We set the scene by reviewing the concept of autoregulation, guideline recommendations, and pre-SEPSISPAM research assessing BP goals in sepsis. Then we do a deep dive into the SEPSISPAM trial of the week. Would we see these same results with other vasopressors? Did each group meet their BP goal range? How do we balance AKI prevention and longer ICU LOS? What do our guidelines recommend now? Trial fun facts, alternate trial acronym ideas, and much more! Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/sepsispam-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices