A systematic series of measures produced a significant reduction in rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
The case report of a 40-year-old woman whose methadone dose had recently been increased to 135 mg per day is discussed. The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Reliable measurements of serum lipid levels early after admission to the hospital for ACS can facilitate initiation of lipid-lowering therapy and allow a more rational selection of drug dosage. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
A review of the evidence strongly supports routine utilization of statins as adjuvant pharmacological therapy before percutaneous coronary revascularization. Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
An elderly woman presents to the ED with fever, chills, and night sweats. The patient was recently hospitalized for hematochezia and fever; blood and urine cultures at that time showed evidence of bacteremia, and she was therefore treated with a course of levofloxacin. Over the past 24 hours, the fever and chills have returned. Her past medical history includes aortobifemoral bypass graft surgery and coronary artery bypass graft surgery. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
Dr. Shorr discusses study results assessing the value of B-type natriuretic peptide as a restratification tool for patients with acute COPD exacerbations and for spontaneous breathing trial patients. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine
