A study shows that more patients are diagnosed with pulmonary embolism by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography vs ventilation-perfusion scan; it is not inferior in ruling out the disorder. Medscape Medical News
A study says that 10% false-positive activation of catheterization laboratories should serve as a benchmark for other centers and more training to diagnose ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News
Recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cover use of Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccines since the recall of PedvaxHIB and Comvax. Medscape Medical News
The selection of dosing strategy depends on the availability of intravenous access versus the convenience of once-daily administration. Pharmacotherapy
Is it more difficult for novice ultrasound users to obtain long axis vascular access with linear vs. curvilinear transducers? The Journal of Emergency Medicine
This article reviews the assessment, common causes, and treatment of a child with a previously normal airway presenting with acute stridor. Continuting Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain
Manifestations of adrenal insufficiency in the critically ill patient are numerous and nonspecific, so clinicians must have a high index of suspicion and be alert to important diagnostic clues. Pharmacotherapy
Families of patients dying in the ICU were noted as having higher satisfaction with their ICU experience than families of survivors. The same researchers now seek to identify reasons for the finding. CHEST
