Background/Objectives: Sepsis and septic shock are the most severe forms of infection. Due to the intensive cross-talk of the coagulation and immune system, coagulopathies regularly occur in sepsis. The International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis refers to these coagulation abnormalities as sepsis-induced…
Introduction Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is frequently detected in the respiratory tract of mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with a worse outcome. The aim of this study is to determine whether antiviral therapy in HSV-positive patients improves outcome. Methods and analysis Prospective,…
London: British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2024-04-25
Various studies have reported insufficient beta-lactam concentrations in critically ill patients. The optimal dosing strategy for beta-lactams in critically ill patients, particularly in septic patients, is an ongoing matter of discussion. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the success of software-guided…