Critical Care Alert – May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
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Vasopressin for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
In this randomized, controlled trial, European investigators looked at the role of vasopressin in treating out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Although the study did not show any benefit of using vasopressin when compared to epinephrine in terms of survival to hospital, this study nonetheless makes a weak argument to use vasopressin in cardiac arrest patients with asystole. -
Dealing with Partial DNR Orders
This article points out the disadvantages of partial DNR ordersfor both clinicians and patientsand offers clear steps for mitigating the problem by developing a supplemental patient care plan for patients who are less than full code. -
Special Feature: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Ideal Index of Hypoxemia in ARDS
Over the past 50 years, our understanding of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has evolved, not only with respect to the pathophysiology of lung injury and hypoxemia, but also with the definition of this syndrome and its treatment. We still have a long way to go in our understanding about the variability in pulmonary gas exchange in patients with ARDS. -
Pharmacology Watch: Atherosclerosis Reversed With Lipid-Lowering Drugs
Positive Alendronate Data in Osteoporosis; NSAIDs For Myocardial Infarction; Four-Hour Window for CAP Patients; FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement