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AMA Asks to Remove Prescription Status from Naloxone
The request was made in the wake of a study that revealed expanded access to the opioid reversal agent is needed in almost every U.S. state.
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Recognizing Stroke Mimics
The primary objective in this article is to review common stroke mimic etiologies, as well as discuss the key historical and physical examination characteristics associated with stroke mimics, and to present a diagnostic framework for approaching such cases.
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Survey Shows How Leaders Can Improve Obstetric Emergency Training, Education
Opportunities exist to enhance knowledge on health conditions that affect pregnant and postpartum patients.
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Midline Catheters May Be a Safer Option than Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Whenever possible, use of midline catheters over peripherally inserted central catheters could be safer for patients.
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Patients’ Goals During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Stays
After a long-term acute care hospital stay, most patients will achieve goals of ventilator liberation, eating, drinking, and speaking, but many will not achieve independence in walking, grooming, toileting, or returning home.
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Enteral Nutrition During Prone Positioning in Critically Ill Patients
The author reviews the use of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients during prone positioning.
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Quality Improvement Initiative Leads to Significant Opioid Prescribing Reductions
Providers helped pediatric patients manage pain well after appendectomy.
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Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions: Part II
The process of diagnosing and managing foreign bodies has changed over the last few years. In Part II, the authors discuss not only the process for managing the majority of foreign bodies, but also unique ingestions that require special care.
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Myocarditis, with a Focus on Cases Associated with COVID-19 and Vaccination
This article, will focus on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute myocarditis, especially as it relates to SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
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Acute Trauma Care in the Era of SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 has affected every aspect of medical care. The authors discuss modifications of trauma care to protect both patients and providers.