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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.
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Most in-hospital pneumonia deaths may not be preventable
September 20, 2018
Adults who are hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at high-risk for short-term mortality.
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Guideline offers comprehensive approach for ICU clinicians
September 19, 2018
The guideline is comprehensive, consisting of both broad and specific descriptions of current ICU practices and associated evidence.
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Azithromycin for COPD exacerbations may reduce treatment failure
September 17, 2018
PARIS – Started when patients with COPD are hospitalized for an exacerbation, a 90-day course of azithromycin improved multiple outcome measures in a placebo-controlled trial.
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Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
September 11, 2018
Environmental pathogens associated with medical devices or device reprocessing are often the cause of HAI-related investigations.
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Hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone for adults with septic shock
September 5, 2018
Does hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone improve the clinical outcomes of patients with septic shock?
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Balanced crystalloid solution improves efficacy outcomes in critically sick adults
September 4, 2018
Balanced crystalloid solution improves efficacy outcomes in critically sick adultsBy Saurabh Parasramka, MDClinical question: Does a balanced crystalloid solution lead t...
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Haloperidol and delirium in critically ill patients
August 31, 2018
Haloperidol and delirium in critically ill patientsBy Rani Chikkanna, MDClinical question: Does prophylactic use of haloperidol increase s...
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Hand hygiene linked to reduced ICU health care–associated infections
August 28, 2018
A hospital-wide infection control program appeared to be associated with improved outcomes, mortality in the ICU.
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Some PE patients don’t require hospitalization
August 21, 2018
A risk assessment of patients with pulmonary embolism could prevent some hospitalizations.
