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5.0 Critical Care


     Q: If a patient presents with severe sepsis or septic shock, early goal directed therapy should be initiated immediately. What is the number needed to treat (NNT) for Early Goal Directed Therapy?

Background Goal-directed therapy has been used for severe sepsis and septic shock in the intensive care unit. This approach involves adjustments of cardiac preload, afterload, and contractility to balance oxygen delivery with oxygen demand.


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