New Malpractice Standards | Hypertonics Vs. Mannitol

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 18 – May 2, 2025. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Monday Spoon Feed: The ALI’s first restatement of medical malpractice law shifts from “customary practice” to “reasonable medical care,” integrating evidence-based medicine, clarifying liability standards, discouraging defensive medicine, and promoting transparency while balancing ethical communication and legal accountability. Tuesday Spoon Feed: In children with moderate to severe TBI, 3% hypertonic saline (HTS) was not associated with improved survival or better functional outcomes compared to 20% mannitol.