When to transfuse? Is fresh blood better?
Dr Gordon Guyatt discusses new AABB guidelines on blood transfusion, explaining the rationale for different thresholds and why fresh blood may not always be better.
Dr Gordon Guyatt discusses new AABB guidelines on blood transfusion, explaining the rationale for different thresholds and why fresh blood may not always be better.
Dr David Morgan, professor of gastroenterology at McMaster University, discusses the prevalence and screening modalities for colorectal cancer.
In the sixth, final episode of our Surviving Sepsis Campaign review series, Prof. Bram Rochwerg discusses the updated recommendations on ventilation.
In the fifth episode of our Surviving Sepsis Campaign guideline review, Prof. Waleed Alhazzani guides us through sedation, bicarbonates, and stress ulcer prophylaxis.
In the fourth episode of our special sepsis guidelines review, Prof. Waleed Alhazzani elaborates on the choice of agents and use of vasopressors, steroids, and blood products.
In the third episode of our special Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines review, Prof. Waleed Alhazzani continues to discuss antimicrobial therapy and covers principles of fluid management.
In the second episode of our insider’s review of the new Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, Prof. Waleed Alhazzani guides us through the principles of antimicrobial therapy.
Prof. Waleed Alhazzani, one of the lead authors of Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, gives us an insider’s view on SSC methodology and discusses main points concerning resuscitation.
Prof. Jonathan Sherbino talks about a practice-changing paper on the use of CT in subarachnoid hemorrhage, interpreting diagnostic test results, and migraine treatment in ED.
Prof. Paul O’Byrne talks about the new data from the 20-year-old START trial, which evaluated the benefits of early ICS introduction in patients with mild and mildest forms of asthma, and considers benefits and potential downsides of this approach in light of some new information.