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The Nothing-to-Lose Fallacy
When everything seems lost, the temptation is to do more. More drugs. More interventions. More physiology. But is that instinct always right?
Drawing on Chris Hadfield's remarkable spacewalk aboard the International Space Station and the landmark COCA trial, we explore a dangerous cognitive trap in critical care: the belief that a patient in cardiac arrest has "nothing to lose." Perhaps the opposite is true—they have everything to lose. In the highest-stakes emergencies, the discipline to trust evidence—not desperation—may be the intervention that matters most.
Added July 25th
After many months of preparation, we're delighted to release our Foundational Trials Collection.
250 critical care contemporary trials are summarised and critiqued in depth.
If you are new to the field, are undertaking exams, or just want to refresh your knowledge, this is an excellent place to start.
added February 17th
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Paper of the Day
Perez. Exertional and classic heat stroke: A narrative review. Am J Emerg Med 2026;102:49-54
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