Intensive care medicine
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Preeclampsia remains an important cause of avoidable maternal morbidity and mortality. Publication of guidelines and monitoring adherence to life-saving therapies should be prioritized. Prediction of fluid responsiveness requires individual hemodynamic investigation. Future studies are required to determine the optimal early warning system and monitoring tools for providing early and non-invasive hemodynamic assessment.
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Intensive care medicine · Jul 2015
Review Meta AnalysisThromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin in intensive care patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
To compare benefits and harms of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) versus unfractionated heparin (UFH) as thromboprophylaxis in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. ⋯ Evidence from this systematic review revealed a beneficial effect of LMWH compared with UFH when used as thromboprophylaxis in ICU patients.