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Stress Cardiomyopathy
Stress-induced apical cardiomyopathy (tako-Tsubo) is a recently recognized reversible form of acute cardiomyopathy that may mimic acute myocardial infarction initially. -
Brain Attack
Each year, about 795,000 strokes occur in the United States; 85% of these are acute ischemic strokes. -
Colistin and Acute Respiratory Failure
Passive leg raising (PLR), a rapidly reversible maneuver that simulates rapid volume expansion by putting several hundred milliliters of fluid back into the circulation, has been shown to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 1, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 1, 2010 Issue in PDF
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Avoiding Lawsuits in the Emergency Department in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Thiazolidinediones and Risk of Heart Failure
In this issue: FDA is reviewing safety of TZDs; SSRI use with tamoxifen; Metformin smells like fish; FDA Actions. -
Can We Accurately Predict Fluid Responsiveness?
Passive leg raising (PLR), a rapidly reversible maneuver that simulates rapid volume expansion by putting several hundred milliliters of fluid back into the circulation, has been shown to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. -
Critical Care Alert April 2010 Issue in PDF