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Editor's Note: The alpha2-receptor agonist dexmedetomidine (Precedex®), introduced for perioperative and procedural sedation and other short-term applications, is approved by the FDA for use in the ICU, although the package insert emphasizes that this approved use is for not more than 24 hours.
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While ICU clinicians understand that prognostic uncertainty is a normal part of critical care, it is unclear if surrogates hold similar views. In this study, Evans et al conducted semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 179 surrogates who had an adult patient in the ICU.
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Stroke has evolved into brain attack. Now more than ever, the emergency physician must diagnose stroke rapidly and correctly.
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Regardless of proportions of fat, protein, and carbohydrate, all diets with lowered caloric intake modestly reduced weight.
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A severe ankle sprain (ANK-S) might seem like a minor injury, but clinicians may be underestimating the burden of consequence.
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The joint cardiovascular practice guidelines of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are largely based on expert opinion, case studies, or "standard of care," rather than on scientific evidence.
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An elevated resting heart rate is a risk factor for heart disease.