Use of Hypertonic 7.5% Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Solution in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries Trauma: Antibiotics in Open Fractures: Sedation Update: Time for a Change?

This feature examines the impact of pharmacologic interventions on the treatment of the critically ill patient — an area of health care that has become increasingly complex. Recent advances in drug therapy (including evolving and controversial data) for adult intensive-care-unit patients will be reviewed and assessed in terms of clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes. Direct questions or comments to Sandra Kane-Gill, PharmD, MSc, at kanesl@upmc.edu.