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This article begins by reviewing the existing literature describing the epidemiology of rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in children as well as its affect on survival. The pertinent aspects of pediatric anatomy and physiology are reviewed. Finally, the various components of RSI in children including equipment, techniques, medications, and rescue devices are discussed.
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The National Cholesterol Education Program, a product of a collaboration of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association, has updated its clinical practice guideline on cholesterol management.
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This two-part series discusses bacterial skin and soft-tissue infections. Part 1 will discuss bacterial skin infections that quite frequently are encountered in the general practice of medicine and that predominantly are benign in nature. With proper diagnosis and treatment of these entities, no major complication or long-term sequellae should be expected.
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Greenfield RH. Vegetarian diet and screening for Down syndrome. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):72.
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Marcolina ST, Petaccio C. Rhodiola rosea: A botanical adaptogen. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):68-72.
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O'Mathuna DP. Coenzyme Q10 for diabetes. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):61-64.
