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Editorial
. 2007;11(4):155.
doi: 10.1186/cc6082.

Recently published papers: delivery, volume and outcome--what is best for our patient?

Lui G Forni
Editorial

Recently published papers: delivery, volume and outcome--what is best for our patient?

Lui G Forni. Crit Care. 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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