Critical Care
Extended-Care Unit Reduces ED Overcrowding
By opening a 14-bed acute care unit, where emergency patients can be managed for up to 72 hours before being discharged researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions have reduced overcrowding in the emergency department (ED) and increased patient satisfaction. More...29 Nov 2001
No Link Between Epidural Fever and Patient Size
A study has found no relationship between the size of a patient and the occurrence of epidural fever nor between the occurrence of epidural fever and the length of epidural anesthesia. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. More...20 Nov 2001
Early Infection Therapy Reduces ICU Mortality
A study has found that patients given aggressive treatment for severe sepsis and septic shock in the emergency department in the first six hours before admission to the intensive care unit have lower death rates, less risk of organ failure, and spend less time in the hospital. More...19 Nov 2001
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Blood Transfusion Reduces Mortality in Elderly Heart Patients
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Hub System and Ground Transport for Trauma Victims
Asthma Linked More to Genes than Environment
Intensivist Program to Benefit ICU Patients
Enhanced System for Monitoring Brain During Sedation
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Intervention in Surgery to Maintain Oxygen Reduces Strokes
Ratio of ICU Nurses to Patients Affects Outcomes
Critical Care Workstation Improves Efficiency
Electrothermal Therapy for Back Pain
New Pain Relievers Reduce Morphine Use
Detoxification Procedure for Heroin Addicts
Hypothermia May Aid Sudden Heart Arrest
Difficult Airways Make Anesthesia More Risky
Special Diet Reduces Severe Seizures in Children
Brain Oxygen Saturation Aids Heart Surgery Patients
Cooling System in Study to Treat Stroke
Parenting Difficulties May Contribute to Asthma
Steroids Accelerate Bone Loss in Women with Asthma
Surgical Intensive Care Should Not Be Restricted for the Elderly
HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.