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Can Occurrence of Delirium be Predicted by Elevated Proinflammatory Cytokines?
This observational study of 224 ICU patients who had serial measurements of C-reactive protein found an association between elevated initial levels and development of delirium. -
What Makes an ICU Consultation ‘High Quality’?
From interviews, seven key factors were identified that characterized a high-quality consultation. -
Efficacy of Continuous EEG Monitoring in Critical Care Units
Utilization of continuous EEG monitoring in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU was associated with a reduction in hospital mortality without sigificantly affecting hospital costs or length of stay. -
Integrating Nurse Practitioners into the Critical Care Team
Nurse practitioners (NP) have been involved in the care of critically ill patients since the late 1980s. Today, multiple universities and colleges offer NP preparation with specialization in a variety of areas. -
Obesity in Trauma Care
MONOGRAPH: The authors review the implications of obesity for acute care physicians who manage trauma.
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An Evidence-Based Extubation Bundle Improved Care Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Brain-Injured Patients
Implementation of an evidence-based extubation-readiness bundle was associated with a decrease in mechanical ventilation days and pneumonia in brain-injured patients. -
Critical Care Alert - Full March 2014 Issue in PDF
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Trauma Reports March/April 2014 Issue in PDF
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CME Instructions/Questions
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 5, 2014 Issue in PDF