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Prothrombin complex concentrates for rapid anticoagulation reversal before surgery
Current guidelines for rapid anticoagulation reversal for emergency surgery recommend four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and vitamin K co-administration. A team of experts from the U.S., Canada and Germany reviewed the current evidence on PPC treatment for vitamin K antagonist reversal in the perioperative setting. Overall, the studies identified in this review support curren...
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Intravenous Iron in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis
Iain C. Macdougall, Claire White, Stefan D. Anker, et al
N Engl J Med October 26, 2018
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1810742
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Intravenous iron is a standard treatment for patients undergoing hemodialysis, but comparative data regarding clinically effective regimens are limited.
METHODS
In a multicenter, open-label trial with blinded end-point evaluation, we randomly assigned adults un...
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Randomized Trial of Platelet-Transfusion Thresholds in Neonates
Anna Curley, Simon J. Stanworth, Karen Willoughby, et al
N Engl J Med November 2, 2018
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1807320
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Platelet transfusions are commonly used to prevent bleeding in preterm infants with thrombocytopenia. Data are lacking to provide guidance regarding thresholds for prophylactic platelet transfusions in preterm neonates with severe thrombocytopenia.
METHODS
In th...
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Original ~ Emily A. Vail. Relationship between height and outcomes among critically ill adults: a cohort study.
Original ~ Sean M. Bagshaw. Timing of onset of persistent critical illness: a multi-centre retrospective cohort study.
Review ~ Djillali Annane. Academic conflict of interest.
Imaging in Intensive Care Medicine ~ Gustavo Nobre de Jesus. Post-intubation tracheal laceration.
Imaging in Intensi...
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Effect of Genetic Diagnosis on Patients with Previously Undiagnosed Disease
Kimberly Splinter, David R. Adams, Carlos A. Bacino, et al
N Engl J Med October 10, 2018
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1714458
Abstract
BACKGROUND 背景
Many patients remain without a diagnosis despite extensive medical evaluation. The Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) was established to apply a multidisciplinary model in the evaluation of the most challenging cases and to identify the biolog...
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Changes in Prevalence of Health Care–Associated Infections in U.S. Hospitals
Shelley S. Magill, Erin O’Leary, Sarah J. Janelle, et al
N Engl J Med 2018; 379:1732-1744
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1801550
Abstract
BACKGROUND 背景
A point-prevalence survey that was conducted in the United States in 2011 showed that 4% of hospitalized patients had a health care–associated infection. We repeated the survey in 2015 to assess changes in the prevalence of health care–assoc...
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Caring for the Critically Ill Patient
October 24, 2018
Effect of Early Sustained Prophylactic Hypothermia on Neurologic Outcomes Among Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: The POLAR Randomized Clinical Trial
D. James Cooper, Alistair D. Nichol, Michael Bailey, et al
JAMA. Published online October 24, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.17075
Abstract
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After severe traumatic brain injury, induction of prophylactic hypothermia ...
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Caring for the Critically Ill Patient
October 24, 2018
Effect of Human Recombinant Alkaline Phosphatase on 7-Day Creatinine Clearance in Patients With Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Peter Pickkers, Ravindra L. Mehta, Patrick T. Murray, et al
JAMA. Published online October 24, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.14283
Abstract
Importance 背景
Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) adversely affects long-term ...
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Caring for the Critically Ill Patient
October 24, 2018
Effect of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen on 28-Day Mortality in Immunocompromised Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: The HIGH Randomized Clinical Trial
Elie Azoulay, Virginie Lemiale, Djamel Mokart, et al
JAMA. Published online October 24, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.14282
Abstract
Importance 背景
High-flow nasal oxygen therapy is increasingly used for acute hypoxemic r...
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Caring for the Critically Ill Patient
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Effect of a Low vs Intermediate Tidal Volume Strategy on Ventilator-Free Days in Intensive Care Unit Patients Without ARDS: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Writing Group for the PReVENT Investigators
JAMA. Published online October 24, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.14280
Abstract
Importance 背景
It remains uncertain whether invasive ventilation should use low tidal volumes in critically ill pa...
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