SGEM Xtra: EBM and the Changingman

Trials extracted from the podcast by Dr. Ken Milne

• 2021RECOVERYInfection & AntimicrobialsIn6425 patients hospitalised with Covid-19,dexamethasonelowered28-day mortalitycompared withusual care alone.
• 2017Hydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic ShockICU & Critical CareIn 94 patients with severe sepsis or septic shock, vitamin C with hydrocortisone and thiamine was linked to lower hospital mortality than in historical controls.
• 2016Skin Glue for Emergency Department-Inserted Peripheral Intravenous CathetersEmergency & ResuscitationIn 380 IV catheters in adult ED patients admitted to hospital, skin glue added to standard securement reduced 48-hour failure versus standard securement alone