Each year, approximately 790,000 patients in the United States develop acute respiratory failure that requires intubation and mechanical ventilation.

SCCM Pod-428 Endotracheal Tube Size and Aspiration

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This webcast will be a comparative analysis of conventional heparin-versus bivalirudin-based systemic anticoagulation in adult and pediatric patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

SCCMPod-446 Comparison of Bivalirudin Versus Heparin

Two previously published trials (ARDS et Curarisation Systematique and Reevaluation of Systemic Early Neuromuscular Blockade) presented equivocal evidence on the effect of neuromuscular blocking agent infusions in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

SCCM Pod-440 Optimal Sedation in Patients Who Receive Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Infusions for ARD

Rapid delivery of antibiotics is a cornerstone of sepsis therapy, although time targets for specific components of antibiotic delivery are unknown.

SCCM Pod-439 The Association Between Antibiotic Delay and Hospital Mortality

Enteral feed intolerance occurs frequently during enteral nutrition delivery in the critically ill and is associated with lower enteral nutrition delivery and worse clinical outcomes.

SCCM Pod-437 Enteral Feeding Intolerance in the Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill

Five new recommendations to reduce waste and enhance value in the practice of critical care address invasive devices, proactive liberation from mechanical ventilation, antibiotic stewardship, early mobilization, and providing goal-concordant care.

SCCM Pod-428 Endotracheal Tube Size and Aspiration

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