Major publications in the critical care pharmacotherapy literature in 2015.

Purpose: Recently published practice guidelines and research reports on pharmacotherapy in critical care patient populations are summarized.

Summary: The Critical Care Pharmacotherapy Literature Update (CCPLU) Group is composed of over 50 experienced critical care pharmacists who evaluate 31 peer-reviewed journals monthly to identify literature pertaining to pharmacotherapy in critical care populations. Articles are chosen for summarization in a monthly CCPLU Group publication on the basis of applicability and relevance to clinical practice and strength of study design.