Publications by authors named "Cody Horton"
Article Synopsis
- Vasopressors, particularly norepinephrine (NE), are crucial in treating sepsis, especially when fluid resuscitation isn't effective, and earlier use of these medications may lead to better patient outcomes.* -
- A study analyzed data from 2,079 ICU patients meeting sepsis-3 criteria and found that early NE administration (within 6 hours of admission) was linked to lower mortality rates but higher chances of requiring mechanical ventilation, with no significant impact on overall hospital stay length.* -
- The research concludes that initiating NE early in sepsis cases can reduce mortality and ICU stay duration, highlighting the importance of managing fluid volumes effectively before NE administration.*