Thread by @LifeWithoutDiet

@SheilaMyatra beginning the morning plenary lecture showing a major disparity in care related to staffing btwn US and India, her hospital having 42,000 pts/yr with 200 faculty. #SCCM2023

Reasons to give vs not to give fluids. #SCCM2023

Questions @SheilaMyatra asks when considering fluid administration in the ICU. #SCCM2023

Fluid challenges can be detrimental in some pts. Careful consideration should be given. May also consider “mini” fluid challenge. @SheilaMyatra #SCCM2023

#SCCM2023

https://twitter.com/pccm_doc/status/1617556661337739265

Limitations to measures of fluid responsiveness. #SCCM2023 @SheilaMyatra

Arterial line used to complete the Tidal Volume Challenge. #SCCM2023

Remember, even if pt is fluid responsive it might not be safe to give fluids. Must asses risks of giving fluid. @SheilaMyatra #SCCM2023

@SheilaMyatra #SCCM2023