In this episode of Critical Matters, we will discuss the recently published CITRIS-ALI clinical trial evaluating the role of high dose Vitamin C in severe sepsis and ARDS.

Our guest is Dr. Emily Brant. Dr. Brant is a practicing intensivist and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was the lead author in the JAMA editorial entitled “Is High-Dose Vitamin C Beneficial for Patients with Sepsis?” which was published alongside the CITRIS-ALI Clinical Trial.

Additional Resources:
Is High-Dose Vitamin C Beneficial for Patients with Sepsis?: http://bit.ly/2nWKoDp
Effect of Vitamin C Infusion on Organ Failure and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Vascular Injury in Patients With Sepsis and Severe Acute Respiratory Failure: The CITRIS-ALI Randomized Clinical Trial: http://bit.ly/31s0QcD
Hydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Retrospective Before-After Study: http://bit.ly/2pBs433
Phase I safety trial of intravenous ascorbic acid in patients with severe sepsis: http://bit.ly/2Bl523c

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Becoming by Michelle Obama: https://amzn.to/2MvHRd3

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