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Challenging dogma in the ICU (Part II)

Critical Matters

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Questioning Medical Norms

This chapter explores the medical community's obsession with normalizing biological markers like phosphate levels in critically ill patients, highlighting the harm of unnecessary interventions. It advocates for critical thinking in patient care and critiques outdated protocols in potassium management for cardiac patients post-surgery. The discussion also reflects on historical pandemics, emphasizing lessons learned and the importance of effective information application in current global health challenges.

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