Certified Nurses Day is coming up on March 19th, and it’s a great opportunity to show appreciation for all the hard work and professionalism that nurses demonstrate, with a smile on their face and a kind word, despite the challenging conditions in which they are required to work.

Early Goal Directed Therapy (EGDT) was first proposed by Rivers et al in 2001, as a hemodynamic optimization protocol, proven to reduce mortality rates in cases of sepsis or septic shock.

Complications associated with intravenous fluid regulation and how an inappropriate fluid therapy protocol can easily put patients at risk of morbidity and mortality.

As is commonly known, vascular air embolism occurs when air or gas enters the vascular system, and it is a rare but potentially fatal event.