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Stepdown to oral ciprofloxacin looks safe in gram-negative bloodstream infections
October 15, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – A comparison of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections showed low 90-day treatment failure in those who switched from IV to oral ciprofloxacin within 5 days.
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In C. difficile, metronidazole may not benefit ICU patients on vancomycin
October 14, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – Try fecal transplant instead.
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Need blood STAT? Call for a drone
October 14, 2018
BOSTON – Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles bring blood to remote hospitals in Africa, but a U.S.-based system will need to overcome significant regulatory hurdles.
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ICU infections: Chlorhexidine wipes tame MRSA, CRE
October 11, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – Decolonization tops precautions.
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Obesity paradox extends to PE patients
October 9, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – The obese patients in the analysis had a lower mortality risk, despite receiving more thrombolytics.
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Pulmonary NP ensures care continuity, reduces readmissions
October 9, 2018
A pulmonary NP ensured continuity of care by keeping critical care teams “honest” before discharge home.
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Discharge trends for septic shock survivors remain steady
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Septic shock mortality has decreased, but discharge trends for survivors have remained steady.
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Pulmonary circulation disorders predict noninvasive vent failure
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO - Patients with alcohol abuse or fluid and electrolyte abnormalities also had a higher risk of needing intubation.
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Chronic liver disease raises death risk in pneumonia patients
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Liver disease increased the risk of intubation in pneumonia patients.
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Severe influenza increases risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU
September 22, 2018
ICU admission for severe influenza was an independent risk factor with correspondingly higher mortality rates resulting.
