Is it furosemide or frusemide? More importantly, what are its caveats and quirks? The evidence based is shockingly sparse for this ubiquitous medication…
Category Archives: Crit Care
Sepsis: A Spoonful of Fluid Helps the Lactate Go Down
There are many more reasons than just hypoperfusion and anaerobic metabolism to explain the lactatemia in sepsis. It follows that there are many more considerations other than buckets of fluid when looking to lower the lactate.
The Fast and the Furious: Intravenous Fluid Shift
When administering urgent fluids, prioritize accessible options over central lines. Use larger and shorter cannulas for better flow rates, considering factors like the catheter’s gauge, length, and viscosity of the fluid. While central lines provide reliable access, they often hinder flow compared to suitable cannulas.
