This study provides further support to the concept that achieving low triglyceride levels may be an additional consideration beyond LDL-C in patients after acute coronary syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
A study shows that 1 year after a traumatic injury, patients continue to have moderately severe pain, suggesting that earlier and more intensive pain interventions are needed. Medscape Medical News
What are optimal approaches to care of critically ill patients with presumed infection? This patient simulation activity includes case studies that underscore clinical considerations to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for antibiotic resistance. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Biff F. Palmer, MD, discusses the optimal treatment of blood pressure in patients with CKD, particularly in those patients with increased serum creatinine and hyperkalemia. Medscape Nephrology
What are optimal approaches to care of critically ill patients with presumed infection? This patient simulation activity includes case studies that underscore clinical considerations to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for antibiotic resistance. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Atrophy of diaphragm fibers is seen in patients who have been mechanically ventilated for as little as 18 hours, new research suggests. This could, in large part, explain the difficulties in weaning some patients off mechanical ventilation. Reuters Health Information
A 26-year-old man is involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. The patient’s oropharynx is clear, his airway is patent, and his trachea appears to be shifted to the right of midline. The patient’s breath sounds are decreased and percussion of the left chest demonstrates hyperresonance. Standard trauma x-rays, including an anteroposterior (AP) chest and pelvis scan, and an emergent procedure are performed. What is the underlying pathophysiology, and what procedure was performed? eMedicine Case Presentations
