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Audrey De Jong^1,2, Daniel Verzilli¹, Samir Jaber^3,4

¹PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM U1046, CNRS UMR 9214, Montpellier, France.

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This review is part of the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2019, offering insights into critical care advancements. Explore other selected articles for comprehensive emergency medicine knowledge.

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Area of Science:

Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Medical Reviews

Background:

This article is part of a curated collection from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2019.
It represents one of ten selected reviews from this prominent annual series.

Purpose of the Study:

To disseminate key findings and advancements in intensive care and emergency medicine.
To provide access to a broader audience through online publication.

Main Methods:

Selection of ten high-impact reviews from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2019.
Online compilation of these selected reviews for wider accessibility.

Main Results:

A collection of ten expert reviews covering critical care and emergency medicine topics is now available.
These reviews offer valuable updates for healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

The selected reviews provide a valuable resource for staying abreast of the latest developments in intensive care and emergency medicine.
Access to these articles facilitates continuous professional development in critical care fields.