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SPECIAL FEATURE:Managing Hypertension in the Pregnant Patient
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recently published updated evidence-based recommendations for the management of hypertension and its complications during pregnancy. -
Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation: An In-depth Review
Pediatric advanced airway management is a critical intervention performed for ill or injured children in the emergency department (ED). Approximately 270,000 children require endotracheal intubation in the emergency department each year, comprising 0.2% of all ED visits. -
Value of the Physical Examination in Heart Failure
This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Clinical Cardiology Alert. -
The Wells Rule May Not Be Reliable for All Patients
In a patient presenting with leg symptoms, however non-specific, it is appropriate that a physician consider the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), as failure to make this diagnosis can have life-threatening consequences (e.g., pulmonary embolism). -
Therapeutic Hypothermia: How Cold Is Cold Enough?
This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Critical Care Alert. -
Can Occurrence of Delirium Be Predicted by Elevated Proinflammatory Cytokines?
This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Critical Care Alert. -
The Importance of the CSF Specimen for Antibody Determination in NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Neurology Alert. -
Critical Care Alert - Full August 2014 Issue in PDF
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Hospital Medicine Alert - Full August 2014 Issue in PDF
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Thrombocytopenia in the ICU
The term thrombocytopenia refers to platelet counts < 150,000/microL, with severe thrombocytopenia defined as a count < 50,000/microL.