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Use of Normal Saline Instillation with Suctioning: The Debate Continues
The use of normal saline instillation with suctioning has been debated over the years due to uncertainty about the benefits of use. Caruso and colleagues assessed the use of the instillation of 8 mL of saline before tracheal suctioning and compared VAP rates among control and treatment patients receiving mechanical ventilation for > 72 hours who had an orotracheal or tracheo-tomy tube. -
Full March 16, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Full March 16, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis and Treatment in 2009: Part II
This second part concludes our discussion of acute appendicitis, focusing on three patient populations where the diagnosis can be challenging and imaging modalities are commonly used: the elderly, children, and pregnant women. -
B12 and Canker Sores
Vitamin B12 was effective in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. -
Should Vitamin D Measurement Be Routine in All Cardiovascular Disease Patients?
Hypovitaminosis D was found to be highly prevalent in U.S. adults with CVD, particularly those with both coronary heart disease and heart failure. -
Full March 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Asleep at the Wheel
Use of the benzodiazepine-like hypnotics (z-hypnotics), zolpidem and zopiclone, is associated with an increased risk of crash, particularly in young people. -
Full March 2, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Full March 2, 2009 Issue in PDF