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Critical Care Plus: CDC Catheter Guide Cites Change-Out Frequency
The centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance to help infection control professionals prevent costly intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections (BSIs). -
Critical Care Plus: Eight ICU Core Measures Move Forward
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is pilot testing 8 of the 11 standardized intensive care core measures initially put forth for public comment. -
Special Feature: Current Antifungal Treatment in the ICU
In a recent issue of Critical Care Alert I discussed the epidemiology and pathophysiology of invasive fungal infections that afflict patients in the ICU. In this issue, I review the current treatment options. -
Decision Rule Improves Cardiac Triage
Synopsis: The clinical decision rule tested in this study reduced unnecessary hospital admissions in patients with suspected acute cardiac ischemia without affecting safety. -
Olive Leaf Extract for Hypertension
Ramalanjaona G. Olive leaf extract for hypertension. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):33-35. -
What’s the Buzz? Honey for Topical Wound Dressings
Marcolina S. What's the buzz? Honey for topical wound dressings. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):30-33. -
Full March 1, 2003 Issue in PDF
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Supplement: Herb-Drug Interactions: How to Identify a Problem and What to Do
Herb-drug interactions: How to identify one and what to do. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3 suppl):S1-S2. -
St. John’s Wort for the Treatment of Depression: An Update
Barrett E-P. St. John's wort for the treatment of depression: An update. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):25-30. -
Full March 2003 Issue in PDF