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
Intravenous, patient-controlled analgesia after a craniotomy has been shown to be both safe and effective compared with conventional as-needed therapy. Medscape Medical News
Influenza virus was detectable in fine particles generated during normal breathing, which raises the question of whether the virus can be transmitted through the airborne route. Medscape Medical News
This review highlights the importance of in-hospital hyperglycemia management for patients with critical illnesses and diabetes, and appropriate discharge planning for continued outpatient care. The Medscape Journal of Medicine
The US disproportionately uses graduates of foreign medical schools from the poorest countries to maintain its primary care physician supply. Is this ethical? Annals of Family Medicine