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Does the Use of Saline vs Buffered Crystalloid Reduce Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in ICU?
The use of a buffered crystalloid compared with saline did not reduce the risk of acute kidney injury in patients receiving crystalloid fluid therapy in the ICU.
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Effects of a Rapid Response System Driven by Real-time Automated Clinical Alerts on Hospital Mortality and Length of Stay
The addition of an automated real-time clinical deterioration alert system to a rapid response system had marginal effects.
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New Insights Into Alveolar Mechanics and Gas Exchange in Experimental Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Experimental acute respiratory distress syndrome was induced in mice to study local alveolar gas dynamics using advanced microimaging techniques. Heretofore unrecognized disturbances in alveolar ventilation will alter our understanding of alveolar mechanics and gas exchange dysfunction as well as promote the use of recruitment maneuvers.
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Swallowing Dysfunction in Critical Illness
Maintaining a high index of suspicion for the presence of possible swallowing dysfunction is key for the clinician.
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Fluids and Electrolyte Management
MONOGRAPH: A clinical guide for pediatric maintenance fluid therapy, rehydration therapies, and sodium homeostasis.
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Plaintiff Attorney Could Argue ED Was Unprepared for Mass Shooting
An expert warns that an ED's failure to prepare for mass shooting events might not only risk patient safety, but could also result in liability risks to the hospital and EPs.
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Many Crowded EDs Have Not Adopted Proven Solutions that Address Problem
Researchers worry a crowded ED is now the new status quo, which reduces the incentive to change.
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Examining Legal Pitfalls for EPs When Treating Patients with Time-sensitive Diagnoses
Poor documentation can make these cases very difficult to defend.
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Patient Doesn’t Appear Seriously Ill? Bad Outcomes Can Occur in ED Waiting Rooms
Don’t buy into the myth that the patient can’t die in the lobby.
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Are Missed Abdominal Pain Claims Against EPs Defensible?
Many claims involving misdiagnosis of abdominal pain in the ED involve multiple visits to the ED, or to other providers such as primary care physicians or urgent care centers.