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The use of pelvic ultrasound (US) performed by emergency physicians has gained acceptance in many emergency departments for the evaluation of patients in their first trimester of pregnancy who present with symptoms referable to the pregnancy.
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Viagra: Maximum Capacity at High-Altitudes?; FDA Actions.
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Septic shock is one of the common causes of hypotension in the ICU. For decades, adrenergic agents with variable alpha- and beta-adrenergic activities have been the mainstay among vasopressor agents. Very few randomized controlled trials have been done that identify the efficacy or superiority of any one particular agent.
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This single-center prospective observational study reveals that the presence of 3 factors (low cough peak flow, high secretion volume, and poor neurologic score per a simple 4-task test) may be useful in predicting extubation failure.
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In surgical and trauma patients, a single oral application of 2 mL chlorhexidine gluconate was successful in reducing oral bacterial growth over a 72-hour period following intubation.
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A large multicenter prospective randomized double-blind trial found no difference in 28-day outcomes for fluid resuscitation with normal saline vs 4% albumin for a heterogeneous ICU population.
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Viagra: Maximum Capacity at High-Altitudes?; FDA Actions.
