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Full July/August 2006 Issue in PDF
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Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
This report begins with discussion of the most superficial lesions and progresses through the skin and soft tissue to the deeper and systemic disease processes. -
Full May 29, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Full May/June 2006 Issue in PDF
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Pediatric Trauma: Recognizing and Managing Child Sexual Abuse
Child abuse is common and frequently presents to the emergency department (ED). Sometimes the presentation is subtle and masked by vague histories and nonspecific physical findings. -
The HIV-Positive Patient in the ED: HIV/AIDS Update for 2006: Part I
Today, advanced treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has pushed back the development of AIDS in many HIV-positive patients. Consequently, more people are living longer with HIV infection, increasing the likelihood that patients will present to the emergency department (ED) at some time during the course of their illness. -
Full April 3, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Intensive Insulin Therapy in the Medical ICU
The use of an insulin infusion protocol to keep blood glucose between 80 and 110 mg/dL in adult medical ICU patients had no overall effect on mortality but appeared to decrease selected complications. -
Under Pressure to Heal an Ulcer?
of Stage II-IV pressure ulcers is associated with use of moist dressings and adequate nutrition. -
Full April 1, 2006 Issue in PDF