Ventilation & Respiratory
Hemodynamics
Pathophysiology
Bugs & Drugs
Controversial Potpourri
100
A fluid challenge during sepsis is aimed at increasing this hemodynamic parameter to assess fluid responsiveness.
What is Stroke Volume?
(Also accepted, Cardiac Output)
100
This cytokine is often called the "master regulator" in the inflammatory response seen in sepsis.
What is Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)?
100
This time frame is recommended to reduce mortality for the initiation of antibiotics in patients diagnosed with sepsis.
What is within 1 hour?
100
The use of this intervention for AKI is debated, especially regarding early vs delayed initiation and patient selection.
What is renal replacement therapy (RRT)?
see: __ REF
200
This maneuver is employed in ARDS to improve oxygenation by redistributing lung perfusion.
What is prone ventilation?
200
Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend this serum lactate threshold for aggressive resuscitation efforts.
What is 4 mmol/L?
300
This phenomenon describes the resurgence of bacterial growth following transient inhibition by an antibiotic after drug levels drop below the MIC, often complicating treatment of infections with resistant organisms.
What is the post-antibiotic effect (PAE)?
400
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500
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