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In an age when it's hard to keep track of the latest cell phone features, sharing infection prevention tools on the web would appear to be an idea whose time has long since come.
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Although enzyme-immunoassay (EIA) tests have replaced cytotoxin assays for diagnosis of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in most U.S. laboratories, the changing epidemiology of this disease suggests that an adjustment in diagnostic testing algorithms is needed.
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Having worked in infection prevention for more than three decades, Barbara Soule, RN, MPA, CIC, has come full circle.
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Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) has been shown to reduce hospital mortality from severe sepsis and septic shock. Puskarich et al hypothesized that long-term outcome would also be improved.
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In this issue: Statin and niacin increase HDL-C, omeprazole reduces effectiveness of clopidogrel, darbe-poetin increases risk of stroke, statins decrease risk of gallstone disease, FDA Actions.
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Prone positioning has been advocated as a management strategy for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but despite evidence of improved oxygenation with the technique, numerous studies have yet to establish a mortality benefit from the practice.
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Prior studies have demonstrated that delayed transfer of critically ill patients from the emergency department (ED) to the ICU (> 6 hours) prolongs ICU and hospital stay.
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Every intensivist recognizes that families play a prominent role in ICU decision making.
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