Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a useful method of noninvasively determining the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) in ventilated patients, French researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Although hospital mortality and delays to fibrinolytic reperfusion have improved, over 40% of patients reperfused still receive it outside the time window recommended. European Heart Journal
Erythropoietin and darbepoetin, often used to treat chemotherapy-associated anemia, may cause serious complications such as venous thromboembolism or even death. Medscape Medical News
The annual MRSA-related mortality rate in the United States exceeds the mortality rate for HIV disease. Clinically relevant findings from outcomes research on the July phenomenon, fetal and maternal outcomes, a modified SOFA screening tool, and candidemia risk assessment are highlighted. Medscape Critical Care
Hypothermia therapy in children with severe traumatic brain injury does not improve neurologic outcome and may increase mortality, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
