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Preventing Infections due to Intravascular Catheters in Burn Victims
Can medical staff prevent catheter infections in burn victims or are these infections unavoidable?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Education and Support Needs During Recovery in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Survivors
This study focused on identifying the changing needs of ARDS survivors from the ICU to reintegration into community living, providing a framework for support interventions during the recovery process.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 20, 2009
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Can Laboratory Tests Predict the Prognosis of Patients After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair? Current Status and Future Directions
Can laboratory values predict the prognosis of patients after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)? This article takes a look.
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Heart Rate Characteristics and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Neurodevelopmental outcome can be hard to predict in very low birth weight infants - - this noninvasive marker is one more piece of evidence for clinicians.
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Goal-directed Haemodynamic Therapy and Gastrointestinal Complications in Major Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Investigators performed a meta-analysis to examine the effects of goal-directed hemodynamic therapy on postoperative gastrointestinal and hepatic complications.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse
In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 18, 2009
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Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators: Research and Practice
A well-designed study examines the efficacy of surgical masks in protecting healthcare workers against influenza. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments in this video blog.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Trauma Patients With ICU Lengths of Stay 30 Days and Greater: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study
A 7-year retrospective study evaluated the characteristics and outcomes of trauma patients with lengths of stay 30 days and longer, focusing on predictors of prolonged stay and mortality.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Patient Flow Variability and Unplanned Readmissions to an Intensive Care Unit
This study examined whether high patient inflow volumes to an intensive care unit are associated with unplanned readmissions to the unit.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Infection With Community-Onset Staphylococcus aureus and Influenza Virus in Hospitalized Children
The worst outcomes of influenza in children occur in those with bacterial coinfections. This research has implications for the current H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions
In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 16, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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Do Blood Transfusions Affect the INR?
Whether or not the international normalized ratio (INR) will be "preserved" depends on the type of blood transfusion given.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 13, 2009
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Complex Abdominal Aortic Pathologies: Operative and Midterm Results After Pararenal Aortic Aneurysm and Type IV Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Investigators examined the clinical outcome of pararenal aortic aneurysm (PAAA) and type IV thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAAA) repair, focusing on disease-related complications and midterm follow-up.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, November 13, 2009
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Should We Screen Low Risk Patients for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus?
Since April 2009, all patients electively admitted to English hospitals must be screened for MRSA. Is universal screening effective?
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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Pharmacokinetic Outcomes of a Simplified, Weight-Based, Extended-Interval Gentamicin Dosing Protocol in Critically Ill Neonates
A simplified dosing protocol provides an option for gentamicin dosing in critically ill neonates.
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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Bar Coding From Breast to Baby: A Comprehensive Breast Milk Management System for the NICU
Got the wrong milk? For babies in one NICU, that was too often the case, until this technological fix was instituted.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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Efficacy and Safety of Different Techniques of Paravertebral Block for Analgesia After Thoracotomy: A Systematic Review and Metaregression
This article discusses the efficacy and safety of various techniques for paravertebral block (PVB), primarily to determine whether local anesthetic dose influences the quality of analgesia from PVB.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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Application of Patient Safety Indicators Internationally: A Pilot Study Among Seven Countries
Authorities reported summaries of the distribution of hospital-level and overall (national) rates for each AHRQ patient safety indicator.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
