Low-dose vasopressin treatment of septic shock causes a marked redistribution of regional and microcirculatory blood flow, according to a report in the December 13th 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
In a randomized controlled trial of patients with septic shock, low-dose vasopressin did not reduce mortality rates vs norepinephrine. Medscape Medical News
Are peak CK and peak CK-MB comparable independent predictors of left ventricular function and 1-year mortality in patients after primary PCI? American Heart Journal