IVIG is used relatively infrequently in the critical care setting. The most common indications were GBS, TEN and NF. Mortality was high. There was no difference between community and academic ICUs.
Sex differences in incidence of critical illness and provision of care exist but it is unclear whether they relate to differences in risk factors, or differences in decision-making among patients, surrogates or healthcare professionals.
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