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One in 5 Americans dies in or shortly after discharge from an intensive care unit (ICU), an outcome that exposes critical care clinicians to frequent discussions that concern end-of-life care.
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The STAR Trial (Tamoxifen and Raloxifene); FDA Actions
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The treatment of acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF) has changed dramatically in the past decade. As discussed in Part I, there is a new understanding of the pathophysiology and a significant improvement in our ability to diagnose heart failure with BNP and NT-pro BNP testing.
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There are two types of noninvasive ventilation: positive pressure and negative pressure. Negative pressure ventilation is not commonly used and will be only briefly described.
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A collaborative team model of patient care that integrates physician, physician-extender, and nursing has repeatedly demonstrated improvement in both the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
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Heart failure (HF) continues to cause substantial morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for a higher portion of Medicare costs than any other disease.
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a report, "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System," that led to a radical shift in the way health care organizations and agencies address patient safety. Now the IOM has turned its attention to the nation's emergency care system.
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As outlined in the Institute of Medicine report, there are three major issues that are hindering patient safety and quality in our nation's EDs, says Mary M.
