Critical Care Alert – July 1, 2013
July 1, 2013
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‘It’s the Worst Headache of My Life:’ Subarachnoid Hemorrhage — A Brief Review
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a stroke syndrome, defined as rapidly developing neurological dysfunction and/or headache because of bleeding into the subarachnoid space (the space between the subarachnoid membrane and the pia mater of the brain or spinal cord), which is not caused by trauma.1 It is a dire condition with high morbidity and mortality. -
Preventing ICU Infections: An Effective Application of An Old Public Health Strategy
Despite better compliance with hand hygiene and screening, use of isolation, and other techniques, ICUs remain notorious breeding grounds for hospital-acquired infections. A universal decolonization strategy reduces the total number of ICU bloodborne infections. -
Continuous EEG During Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest — Is it Useful?
Moderate or severe EEG abnormalities are frequently seen in patients during therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest and these findings are associated with poor outcomes. -
Pharmacology Watch: Is Naproxen the Safest NSAID for the Heart?
NSAIDs and cardiovascular risk; new antithrombotic guidelines; warfarin during surgery; Pfizer selling Viagra online; azithromycin and cardiovascular risk; and FDA actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement