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In this analysis of an administrative dataset, Combes and colleagues wanted to find out the effect of source of admission, especially for patients whose initial care was provided at another hospital, on the outcome.
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This review from a group of investigators with extensive experience in the management of fever in neutropenic patients provides a concise update on recent trends in the etiologies and outcomes of this condition, and discusses methods for risk stratification based on the most recent multicenter studies.
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During an 8-month period, azoulay and colleagues investigated the prevalence and correlates of post-traumatic stress in family members of critically ill patients in 21 French medical and surgical ICUs.
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Erectile Dysfunction and Visual Disturbance; Mixed News on Statins; FDA Actions
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A tracheostomy decreases the ability of the patient to communicate effectively. However, it is possible to restore voice in many patients with tracheostomy who are cognitively intact and free of laryngeal or pharyngeal dysfunction.
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The authors discuss radiographic imaging, specific management of different types of commonly seen injuries, and appropriate consultation and disposition of patients who have sustained maxillofacial trauma.
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The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of subglottic secretion drainage in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Dezfulian and colleagues performed a comprehensive analysis of randomized trials that have compared subglottic secretion drainage with a standard endotracheal tube care in mechanically ventilated patients.
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This observational study from a university-affiliated, urban, tertiary hospital in Toledo, OH, retrospectively reviewed the records of 840 patients admitted to various ICUs to determine if the time to first visit by a physician had an effect on a number of clinically relevant outcomes.