Noninvasive positive-pressure mechanical ventilation (NPPV) is useful in treating patients who fail weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), according to a report in the April 17th issue of Critical Care. Reuters Health Information
A Cochrane review suggests that drinkable tap water, when applied topically, is as effective as normal saline for cleansing a wound. Medscape Medical News
Should combined therapy be the standard of care for preventing rebleeding varices in cirrhotic patients? Ranked "must read" from F1000. Faculty of 1000 Medicine
The use of sedation algorithms was associated with reduced duration of MV and lengths of stay compared with daily interruption of sedation. Critical Care
