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Mazen Kherallah
Apr 114 min read
What is the Evidence for Contrast-induced Nephropathy (CIN)?
Recent research shows minimal CIN risk from CT contrast, with strategies in place for prevention and ensuring safety.
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Mazen Kherallah
Mar 173 min read
The Critical Need for Standardizing Norepinephrine Formulation Reporting in Intensive Care
This study underscores the need for standardized norepinephrine reporting to improve care and research in critical care medicine globally.
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Mazen Kherallah
Mar 112 min read
Etomidate versus Ketamine for RSI
Recent findings suggest ketamine may lower mortality compared to etomidate, but study limitations remain.
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Mazen Kherallah
Jan 273 min read
What is Reverse Triggering?
Reverse triggering in ventilation is reflexive patient breathing due to ventilator stimuli, requiring careful management to avoid lung stre
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Mazen Kherallah
Jan 243 min read
The Impact of Balanced Crystalloids vs. Saline in ICU Patients: A New Meta-Analysis
Balanced crystalloids vs. saline in ICU show 89.5% benefit probability but debate continues.
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Mazen Kherallah
Jan 223 min read
Unveiling the Impact of Corticosteroids in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis reveals corticosteroids reduce CAP mortality, especially in severe cases, highlighting tailored therapy benefits
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Mazen Kherallah
Jan 32 min read
Contemplating Lytic Therapy in a Complex Case of Respiratory Decompensation!
Massive pulmonary embolism
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Mazen Kherallah
Dec 28, 20235 min read
Hypothermia vs Normothermia in Patients With Cardiac Arrest and Nonshockable Rhythm
Evidence supports using normothermia in patients with coma after cardiac arrest with nonshockable rhythm compared to hypothermia.
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Mazen Kherallah
Dec 23, 20233 min read
Cefepime or Piperacillin/tazobactam Empirically for Gram-negative Infections in the Hospital settings
This trial suggests comparable risks of acute kidney injury and death between cefepime and piperacillin/tazobactam.
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Mazen Kherallah
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Doing Less is Actually Doing More: The NICO Trial!
In cases of coma due to acute poisoning, a conservative airway management strategy could be more beneficial than routine intubation.
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Mazen Kherallah
Nov 15, 20234 min read
Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Anemia
A liberal transfusion strategy did not significantly reduce the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction or death at 30 days in MI and anemia
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Mazen Kherallah
Nov 11, 20232 min read
β-blockers and Sepsis (The STRESS-L Trial)
β-blockers do not improve outcomes in septic shock and maybe harmful
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Mazen Kherallah
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Bayesian Analysis Simplified!
Bayesian analysis integrates prior knowledge with current evidence to come closer to the truth.
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Mazen Kherallah
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Would you Consider Using Inhaled Amikacin to Prevent from VAP?
Inhaled amikacin could be a viable option for preventing VAP in patients who are on mechanical ventilation for longer than 72 hours.
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Mazen Kherallah
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Diminishing Utilization of Prone Positioning for Severe ARDS Patients After COVID-19
The findings underscore a concerning downtrend in the use of prone positioning for managing severe ARDS in COVID-19 patients.
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Mazen Kherallah
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Should early lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain be considered for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Early lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage should be considered for patients following an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Mazen Kherallah
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Ultrasound-Guided CVC: Biplane vs. Single-Plane Approaches
Biplane ultrasound-guided method is notably superior to the single-plane technique.
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Mazen Kherallah
Sep 22, 20234 min read
Blood Pressure Management After Successful Thrombectomy
We follow the American Heart Association and the European Stroke Organization guidelines and maintain systolic blood pressure <180 mm Hg
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Mazen Kherallah
Aug 29, 20232 min read
The Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction & Cardiogenic Shock
None of the temporary MCS devices demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality when compared to initial medical therapy
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