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MRSA Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: Vancomycin or Linezolid?
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Full February 2009 Issue in PDF
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Mobilizing Patients in the ICU Is Safe and Cost-effective
This study compared outcomes in 330 patients who were managed with mobility therapy (n = 165) vs usual care (n = 165) in a medical ICU. Patients were prospectively enrolled within 48 hours of intubation and 72 hours of ICU admission. -
Trauma Reports for January/February, 2009
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Full January 5, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Uncommon but Important Infectious Diseases
Recently, we published a series of articles on the international traveler in the ED, emphasizing the risk factors and geography. This article provides a more standard review of some of the diseases seen in travelers to tropical areas and also some, like West Nile, that have migrated into temperate climates. This article will complete our series. -
Full January 5, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation
Emergency physicians perform many lifesaving procedures every day; however, none is more important than effective airway management. -
Full January 1, 2009 Issue in PDF