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
Based on his popular lecture at the 14th Annual Scientific Assembly of the AAEM, Dr. Michael Winters presents his pearls and pitfalls for monitoring critically ill patients in the ED. Medscape Emergency Medicine
What are optimal approaches to care of critically ill patients with presumed infection? This patient simulation activity includes case studies that underscore clinical considerations to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for antibiotic resistance. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Lean solutions to hospital efficiency involve looking at processes, breaking them down into parts, and eliminating
waste. This article reviews several models. The Hospitalist