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Special Feature: Families in the ICU: What Intensivists Should Know
Every intensivist recognizes that families play a prominent role in ICU decision making. -
Critical Care Alert January 2010 Issue in PDF
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Efficacy of once-daily insulin
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FDA Actions
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Aldosterone use in heart failure
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Erectile dysfunction guidelines
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Pharmacology Watch - Full December, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Sickle Cell Disease Emergencies in Children
Sickle cell disease is a common condition seen throughout the spectrum of ages. Emergency department (ED) physicians must be aware of the range of presentations and the vulnerability of these patients to certain clinical conditions. -
Immediate Angiography or Wait Until the Next Working Day for Non-ST Elevation ACS?
Many clinical trials have confirmed the benefit of early invasive therapy for high-risk patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). However, the optimal timing of cardiac catheterization in this group remains unknown. -
Does the Risk Associated With Hyperglycemia Occur Across All Patient Groups?
This retrospective cohort study reaffirms the link between hyperglycemia and mortality in the ICU, but demonstrates that the risk does not apply equally to all patient groups and, instead, varies based on admission diagnosis.