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Critical Care News
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Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Nonsurgical Patients Issued
New evidence-based clinical practice guidelines have been issued for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in nonsurgical patients; the guidelines have been published in a supplement to the February issue of CHEST.
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Reduced Caloric Nourishment Doesn't Reduce Ventilator Use
Providing lower amounts of nutritional support does not reduce ventilator-free days, risk of death at 60 days, or infectious complications for critically ill patients with acute lung injury compared to providing full caloric nourishment, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Noroviruses Are Leading Cause of Hospital Infections
Norovirus outbreaks are the leading cause of infection outbreaks in hospitals, particularly in the non-acute care setting, and often lead to unit closure, according to an article published in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
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AHA: Stroke Victims Not Getting to Hospital Any Faster
Stroke victims are not getting to the hospital any faster than they did in 2005, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 1 to 3 in New Orleans.
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AHA: Anemia May Triple Stroke Mortality
Having anemia can triple the risk of dying within a year after having a stroke, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 1 to 3 in New Orleans.
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AHA: Faster Pre-Stroke Memory Decline for Stroke Decedents
Individuals who die from stroke have faster pre-stroke memory decline than stroke survivors or stroke-free adults, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 1 to 3 in New Orleans.
Critical Care Conference Highlights
- American Heart Association, Nov. 12-16, 2011
- American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 22-26, 2011
- American Thoracic Society, May 13-18, 2011
- American Academy of Neurology, April 9-16, 2011
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 9-13, 2011
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