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Jun 2024
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25. Diuresis & Negative Fluid Balance

Critical Care Time Podcast
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Diuretics are essential tools used by clinicians to manage volume status in ambulatory patients and in the critically ill… but are we using them correctly? Join Nick & Cyrus as they explore principles of fluid balance and teach a masterclass on how to approach diuresis in the critically ill patient. You won’t want to miss this high-yield episode discussing an evergreen topic in the world of critical care medicine!

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