Critical Care
RSSArticles
-
Full October 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
-
Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
In this report, Sauer and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania describe the prevalence, significance, and management strategy for patients who have AV node reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) in association with atrial fibrillation (AF). -
Linezolid-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci
At the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, laboratory-based surveillance of coagulase-negative staphylococci found that 4% were linezolid resistant. -
Can Headaches Put the Heart at Risk? Yes, for Patients with Migraine with Aura
Active migraine with aura increases risk of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, and angina, as well as ischemic stroke. Active migraine without aura and non-migraine headaches are not associated with increased vascular risk. -
Putting Therapeutic Hypothermia Into Practice
This retrospective 'real-life' single-center study found that therapeutic hypothermia could be readily implemented and that it improved outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. -
Full October 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
-
Management of the Sexually Active Adolescent in the ED: Vaginitis, STDs, PID, and Emergency Contraception
Sexually active adolescents are commonly seen and evaluated in the emergency department (ED), although they are often not straightforward about the reason for their visit. -
Management of Epistaxis in the Emergency Department
The first documented treatment of nasal hemorrhage by medical professionals stems from ancient Egypt nearly 4,000 years ago. Epistaxis remains a common problem, continuing to plague patients and physicians today. -
Full September 18, 2006 Issue in PDF
-
Ventricular Pacing - January 9, 2006