Critical Care Alert – December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007
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Should We Continue Using Erythropoietin in the ICU?
Previous trials have demonstrated that administration of recombinant erythropoietin to critically ill patients decreases the need for red blood cell transfusions and leads to higher hemoglobin values. -
Barriers to Implementing the Leapfrog Group ecommendations for ICU Staffing
This paper reports on a telephone survey of US non-rural hospitals and the physician directors of their ICUs. -
Adverse Effects of Restricted Resident Duty Hours on Patient Care, Education, and Faculty Satisfaction
The goal of this study was to elicit views of key clinical faculty members regarding the effects of residency duty-hour limits on patient care, education, professionalism and faculty satisfaction. -
Special Feature: What Benefits Do Physical Therapy Confer on Critically Ill Patients?
Examination of patient outcomes beyond survival has become an important focus of critical care research in the last decade. -
Pharmacology Watch: Adult Immunization Guidelines from CDC Released
In this issue:Updated Immunization Guidelines from the CDC; Do antivirals have a role in the treatment of Bell's palsy? Topiramate is a promising treatment for alcohol dependence; and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement