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Jun
15, 2009 |
Dear
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In
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Longer time window
for treatment of acute ischemic stroke with tPA. More
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Tadalafil
approved to treat pulmonary hypertension.
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The Joint Commission guide to assess hand hygiene compliance. More
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CE OFFERING - EARN 2.6 CONTACT HOURS
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Acute coronary
syndrome describes any condition characterized by signs and symptoms
of sudden myocardial ischemia, such as unstable angina, non--ST-segment
elevation myocardial infarction, and ST-segment elevation myocardial
infarction. Brush up on risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms,
and more by reading Acute Coronary Syndrome. More |
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SANCTITY
OF LIFE VERSUS QUALITY OF LIFE |
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The
term medical futility is subjective, but most health care providers
understand it to mean that further treatment would not benefit
the patient and may even prolong the dying process. Ethical
conflicts arise when the patient or family desires continued
treatment. Take some time to read Medical Futility:
A Paradigm as Old as Hippocrates. More |
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PREVENT CR-BSI |
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The five aspects
of the central catheter bundle are hand hygiene, maximum barrier precautions
upon insertion, chlorhexidine skin antisepsis, optimal catheter site
selection (subclavian site preferred), and daily assessment of catheter
necessity. Read more, including other techniques and strategies in
A Broad-Spectrum Look at Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections:
Many Aspects, Many Populations. More |
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MANAGE
ANXIETY AND AGITATION |
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Agitation
in an ICU patient is associated with prolonged hospitalization.
Review the basics of anxiety, agitation, and delirium along
with available treatment options. Also, gain a deeper understanding
of Treating Agitation with Dexmedetomidine in the ICU.
More |
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ASSESS
AND TREAT METABOLIC ACIDOSIS |
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What is a normal
anion gap? What is the difference between non-anion-gap acidosis
and high-anion-gap acidosis? Learn these answers and more by
exploring DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE: Assessing the Anion Gap.
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- Impact of insulin protocols
- Complications of blood transfusions
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