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Adverse events and hospital deaths are common, and when these are combined, a large proportion of deaths are deemed preventable. Are there organizational approaches we can adopt in the ICU that will create a safer place?
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The primary objective of this study was to determine whether patients receiving mechanical ventilation who tolerate kinetic therapy have better pulmonary function than patients treated with standard turning. A secondary objective was to assess the cost-effectiveness of kinetic therapy.
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GEMINI Trial; CAMELOT Trial; INVEST Trial; The Dangers of Vitamin E; FDA Actions.
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Mortality among patients with advanced cirrhosis who required intubation and mechanical ventilation was related more to the derangement of liver function than to the severity of critical illness as assessed by APACHE II or SAPS.
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Greenfield RH. Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):144.
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The American Heart Association dietary recommendations. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(suppl 12):S1-S2.
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Kiefer D. Got calcium? Practical clinical pearls. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):140-143.