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A New Approach to Predicting Extubation Failure?
This single-center prospective observational study reveals that the presence of 3 factors (low cough peak flow, high secretion volume, and poor neurologic score per a simple 4-task test) may be useful in predicting extubation failure. -
Antibacterial Effect of Oral Topical Chlorhexidine after Intubation
In surgical and trauma patients, a single oral application of 2 mL chlorhexidine gluconate was successful in reducing oral bacterial growth over a 72-hour period following intubation. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Colloid or Crystalloid: Pick Your Poison
A large multicenter prospective randomized double-blind trial found no difference in 28-day outcomes for fluid resuscitation with normal saline vs 4% albumin for a heterogeneous ICU population. -
Correction
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Full August 9, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch: Missing Link Between Vaccines and Diabetes
Breast Cancer and the Use of Statins; Warnings Issued for IBS Drugs; FDA Actions -
Special Feature: Hospital Mortality and ICU-Acquired Infection
Several factors are considered to be associated with the development of nosocomial infections in the ICU. Among them, indwelling devices that directly contact the blood and mucosal membrane such as the central venous catheter, urinary tract catheter and endotracheal tube are considered to be the most responsible risk factors in the development of nosocomial infections. -
Hospital Mortality with Different Days and Times of ICU Admission: Up and Running 24/7
Among 56,250 British ICU patients, hospital mortality rates were higher among those admitted on the weekend or at night, but the differences disappeared when confounding by illness severity and other aspects of case mix were eliminated. -
Full June issue in PDF