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Perfusion, perfusion, perfusion- the name of the game. Ever wonder why we activate a rapid response for severe sepsis? What is severe sepsis? Yes, severe sepsis is when that infectious process has affected the body to go into an overdrive with a SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME and has now affected central organs with low perfusion.... Continue Reading →
Apart from assessing standard hemodynamic factors, incorporating advanced metrics like the hypotension prediction index, dynamic arterial elastance, and systolic slope can enhance the accuracy of treatment for critically ill patients. Leveraging predictive analytics enables critical care nurses to deliver proactive patient care rather than reactive responses. These variables combined can aid in evaluating a patient's... Continue Reading →
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