Early Stroke Care Can Start With Paramedics
Study evaluated administration of magnesium sulfate
Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG
Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
Researchers Identify Predictors of Awakening After Acute Coma
Lesser pineal shift, reduction or no increase in pineal shift on follow-up CT up odds of awakening
Prehospital Magnesium Sulfate Doesn’t Benefit Stroke Outcomes
No improvement in disability outcomes at 90 days with prehospital magnesium sulfate therapy
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Nutritional Supplements Can Improve Pressure Ulcer Healing
Eight weeks of formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants linked to improved healing
Many Americans Suffering in Final Year of Life
Significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care
‘Battlefield’ Blood Transfusion Deemed More Beneficial
Balanced mix of blood products developed in combat arenas better than regular transfusions
January 2015 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for January 2015. This roundup includes the...
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
