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The Future of Prehospital Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Early cessation of prehospital seizures via an intramuscular injection of midazolam was at least noninferior, if not superior, to traditional intravenous lorazepam. -
Factors that Increase Risk for ICU Readmission: Implications for ICU Discharge Practices
A significant risk factor for ICU readmission is the illness severity (acute physiology score) associated with persistent physiological abnormalities at ICU discharge, regardless of initial ICU admission illness severity. -
ICU Bed Availability Appears to Influence Goals of Care but not Hospital Mortality
When fewer ICU beds were available, patients experiencing a medical emergency team call were less likely to be admitted to the ICU and more likely to have their goals of care changed. -
Hospital Medicine Alert - Full June 2012 Issue in PDF
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PFO Closure for Cryptogenic Stroke?
Some patients who experience stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) of unknown cause (i.e., cryptogenic) are subsequently found to have a patent foramen ovale (PFO). -
Pediatric Upper Extremity Injuries in PDF
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Do statins cause fatigue?
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Call to action for resistant gonorrhea
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Changes on horizon for hydrocodone drugs
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Vitamin D and calcium supplements