Blog
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May 29 2017
Ketofol for Kids
Read MoreKetamine/propofol had no advantage over ketamine alone for procedural sedation in pediatric patients.
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May 27 2017
Why We Use Targeted Temperature Not Hypothermia
Read MoreTargeted temperature management, with a goal of 36°C in unconscious post-arrest patients, appears to be as effective as the more aggressive target of 33°C.
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May 26 2017
Teen Cancer Increases Stroke Risk
Read MoreCancer as a young person increases subsequent risk for cerebrovascular events. Cancer is in itself a risk factor for stroke.
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May 25 2017
No Advantage to Early Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI
Read MoreThere was no long-term advantage at 10 years to an early invasive vs selective invasive strategy strategy for NSTEMI.
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May 24 2017
1 in 10 Lives Saved with Hyperbaric for CO Poisoning
Read MoreHyperbaric oxygen therapy for carbon monoxide poisoning decreased mortality, NNT = 10.
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May 23 2017
Dexamethasone for Sore Throat – What’s Your Bias?
Read MoreThis study says that more patients may feel better with a dose of dexamethasone for sore throat.
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May 22 2017
Short-Course Glucocorticoids May Not Be Harmless
Read MoreThere was an association with short-term steroid use and several adverse outcomes.
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May 20 2017
Why We Used Therapeutic Hypothermia Post-arrest
Read MoreTherapeutic hypothermia appeared to be a very promising therapy for patients resuscitated after VF. It turns out, strict normothermia and avoidance of hyperthermia was actually what mattered most.
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May 19 2017
Infant Clean Catch in Under 5 Minutes
Read MoreIf you need an infant urinalysis, and clean catch is acceptable, the Quick Wee method can help you get the sample in less than 5 minutes.
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May 18 2017
More on hs-cTnT Plus Important Reader Comment
Read MoreIn this collection of studies, a non-ischemic ECG and single hs-cTnT performed well. Use caution with hs-cTnT in patients presenting with symptoms < 3 hours.