ABSTRACT
Seven recent studies in intensive care found that:
The need for intravenous sedation should continually be reassessed
Low-dose dopamine does not offer significant renal protection
Higher doses of continuous venovenous hemofiltration may improve survival
Subclavian central venous catheterization is associated with fewer complications than the femoral route
We have little evidence to support the use of ranitidine and sucralfate as prophylaxis for stress ulcers
Many young patients with suspected bacterial meningitis can undergo lumbar puncture without a CT scan if they have no abnormalities on a quick history and physical examination
Intensive insulin therapy to control blood glucose lowers the mortality rate.
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