Critical Care Alert – January 1, 2006

January 1, 2006

• Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen and the Risk of Surgical Wound Infection

  The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that supplemental oxygen reduces infection risk in patients following colorectal surgery.

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• Risk of Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections with PICC Lines in Hospitalized Patients

  Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters (PICCs) are now routinely used in ICUs for long-term central venous access.

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• PAC-Man: Is the Game Over in the ICU?

  Critically ill patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and/or multi-organ failure pose a challenge in maintaining effective circulatory function while avoiding volume overload.

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• Special Feature: Rapid Response Teams: Are the Benefits Worth the Costs?

  The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of health by advancing the quality of health care.

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• Pharmacology Watch: FDA Recommends Approval of Muraglitazar, But May Need To Reconsider

  Which Antipsychotics Are More Dangerous?; Should CPOE Undergo Evaluation?; New Treatment for Tennis Elbow; FDA Actions

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• Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement

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