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01-08-2007 | Commentary

Recently published papers: Delivery, volume and outcome – what is best for our patient?

Author: Lui G Forni

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 4/2007

Abstract

Many studies have demonstrated that prompt appropriate treatment for the critically ill patient improves outcome. Moving patients to the best place for instituting care, however, is not always associated with improved outcome. Recent studies on delivering patients to the best place for treatment as well as further work on the effects of volume are discussed. Finally, a large retrospective cohort study comparing outcomes of patients treated with continuous venovenous haemofiltration or intermittent haemodialysis is outlined.

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Title: Recently published papers: Delivery, volume and outcome – what is best for our patient?
Author: Lui G Forni
Publication date: 01-08-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 4/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc6082

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