Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics? Review Abstract Background Management of adult sepsis requires prompt decision-making amid uncertainty about infection, organ dysfunction, hemodynamic status, and treatment responsiveness. Although standardized care pathways may reduce harmful delays, indiscriminate
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Fungal Infections in the ICU: Missed Disease, Colonization, and the Cost of Overcalling Candida
Fungal Infections in the ICU: Missed Disease, Colonization, and the Cost of Overcalling Candida Review Abstract Purpose: This review examines the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of fungal infections in the intensive care unit, with emphasis on distinguishing missed invasive disease from colonization, biomarker noise, and
Tachycardia in Septic Patients: When Should Beta Blockers Be Considered?
Tachycardia in Septic Patients: When Should Beta Blockers Be Considered? Abstract Purpose: Tachycardia is a hallmark of sepsis, traditionally viewed as a compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output in the setting of reduced systemic vascular resistance. However, persistent tachycardia in septic patients has been associated with
