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Leonard and colleagues reviewed all the sputum specimens obtained to test for tuberculosis for nearly 4 years in a large public teaching hospital. Sensitivities of first, second, and third acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smears were calculated overall and also separately for HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients.
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Intracerebral hemorrhage is defined as extravasation of blood into the brain parenchymal tissue or ventricles. This form of hemorrhage may be primary (as in hypertension or amyloid angiopathy) or it can be secondary to vascular lesions or coagulopathy, or trauma or tumor.
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In this study from the University of Vermont, Turki and colleagues sought to determine the tidal volumes delivered and peak airway pressures generated during manual ventilation (hand bagging). They recruited experienced, off-duty respiratory therapists who worked regularly in the ICU and thus frequently performed manual ventilation.
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Is Holding NSAIDs Prior to Surgery Rational?; Low-Dose Aspirin: Men vs Women; FDA Actions
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In the past few years, new strategies in the management of sepsis have shown significant mortality benefits. This article addresses aspects regarding the management of sepsis, including appropriate fluid administration, medications, and other evidence-based strategies necessary for the treatment of septic patients in the emergency department. With the incorporation of these new practice strategies in addition to the guidelines published by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, emergency physicians can contribute to a significant decrease in sepsis mortality in the years to come.
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Part I of this two-part series on bites and stings covered the diagnosis and management of mammalian bites and insect stings. Part II will examine the management of snake and reptile bites as well as bites and stings from marine animals.
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