Joseph Varon MD The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, USA The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX, USA University
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the possibility of selection bias. In addition, study investigators calculated that more than 2200 patients were required to detect a difference in 30-day mortality. Thus,
Severe sepsis and septic shock remain the leading causes of in-hospital mortality [1]. These clinical conditions are the second leading causes of death in nonCoronary
a b s t r a c t Background: Recently, several studies were conducted to investigate the effect of selenium supplementation in septic patients. However,
a b s t r a c t Purposes: Heatstroke (HS) is a life-threatening condition, manifested by Systemic inflammation and Multiorgan failure. Rapid recognition and
a b s t r a c t Introduction: Digitized assessment of the degree of consciousness is a universal challenge in emergency departments (EDs) and
a b s t r a c t Objectives: Central venous oxygen saturation calculated by gasometry (Gaso-ScvO2) is more available than central venous oxygen saturation
device) was left to the prehospital provider. While there are differences in these advanced airway devices, the ability to oxygenate and ventilate are not dissimilar.