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Full November 1, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Current Management of Splenic Injury
The spleen is the most frequently injured organ following blunt abdominal trauma. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Safety of Inhaled Anticholinergics for COPD Scrutinized
In the Issue: Ongoing safety review of tiotropium; raloxifene reduces the risk of endometrial cancer; one-day treatment with famciclovir may be as effective as 3-day treatment with valacyclovir; new Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians regarding pharmacologic treatment for low bone density and osteoporosis; FDA Actions. -
Noninvasive Ventilation in Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) have been shown to be of benefit in the treatment of patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE). -
A Short Written Message: Improved Satisfaction After Withdrawal of Life Support
The need to prepare families for withdrawal of life support is well known. However, the specific information needed to accomplish this goal is not well defined. -
Full November 2008 Issue in PDF
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Special Feature: Critical Care Management of the Patient with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. -
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Strategies for reducing slips, trips and falls
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified these strategies for reducing slips and falls in hospitals: