Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 9, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in the Emergency Department
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 2014 Issue in PDF
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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Current Status of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a potential cause of fever in the pediatric patient. Early testing and a timely diagnosis are critical to avert complications and potential scarring of the kidneys. Complication rates in children younger than 90 days of age are 7% and include bacteremia, meningitis, and urosepsis, although a well-appearing infant with a CRP of < 4 mg/dL is significantly less likely to develop complications. The authors present a concise review of the current status of the diagnosis and management of pediatric UTIs. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 12, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Influenza
Influenza is possibly the most widespread and well known of infectious diseases. Seasonal epidemics can be found on all continents, and no age segment of the population is untouched. -
Futile Care in the ICU: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Costs
This prospective, single-center study reported that critical care perceived to be futile is common, is associated with certain patient factors, and can be quite costly. -
A Worldwide Assessment of Procedure-Related Pain Intensity and Distress in ICU Patients
Results from a large, multinational study indicate that ICU patients worldwide experience moderately intense pain, most commonly from chest tube removal, wound drain removal, and arterial line insertion. -
How Should the Respiratory Muscles be Managed During Critical Illness?
Despite intense research on respiratory muscle physiology and patient-ventilator interfacing, this knowledge has not been integrated into a comprehensive approach toward managing the respiratory muscles in critical illness. This special feature describes the complex array of issues complicating such an endeavor.