Medicina intensiva
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To evaluate the impact of the infusion of sodium lactate 500ml upon different biochemical variables and intracranial pressure in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. ⋯ The infusion of sodium lactate is associated to metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, reduced chloremia, and a biphasic change in plasma lactate levels. Moreover, a decrease in intracranial pressure was observed in patients with acute brain injury.
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1. To determine the satisfaction of tutors and residents with a specific methodology used to implement CoBaTrICE; 2. To determine the reliability and validity of the global rating scales designed ad hoc to assess the performance of the residents for training purposes. ⋯ The methodology used to implement CoBaTrICE was highly valued by tutors and residents. The global rating scales used for formative purposes showed reliability and validity.