The use of physical therapy for patients with pneumonia appears to be highly variable in US hospitals and is impacted by patient age, race, and comorbidities. “There is a limited understanding of the provision of physical therapy (PT) services in...
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Airway Occlusion Maneuvers: A Promising Tool for Assessing Inspiratory Effort in Ventilated Children
Airway Occlusion Maneuvers: A Promising Tool for Assessing Inspiratory Effort in Ventilated Children
The following is a summary of "Estimation of inspiratory effort using airway occlusion maneuvers in ventilated children: a secondary analysis of an ongoing randomized trial testing a lung and diaphragm protective ventilation strategy," published in the November...
Infrequent Use of EGDs in Emergency Airway Management: Insights from the NEAR Study
Infrequent Use of EGDs in Emergency Airway Management: Insights from the NEAR Study
The following is a summary of "Extraglottic device use is rare during emergency airway management: A National Emergency Airway Registry (NEAR) study," published in the October 2023 issue of Emergency Medicine by April, et al. Effective airway management is crucial...
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Enhancing the Precision of RV-PA Coupling in Patients Undergoing TTVR Treatment
Enhancing the Precision of RV-PA Coupling in Patients Undergoing TTVR Treatment
The following is a summary of "Refining accuracy of RV–PA coupling in patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve treatment," published in the November 2023 issue of Cardiology by Sugiura et al. Right ventricular (RV) function assessment is a cornerstone of...
Age & Comorbidities Impact Hospitalization Risk for Older Adults With RSV
Age & Comorbidities Impact Hospitalization Risk for Older Adults With RSV
Almost all older adults hospitalized with RSV had at least one underlying medical condition, and severe RSV-related outcomes were common.
Low Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to ED Visits for Asthma in Young Children
Low Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to ED Visits for Asthma in Young Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic and educational opportunity are more likely to have lower rates of asthma-related emergency department visits among children younger than 5 years of age, according to a study...
Airway Occlusion Maneuvers: A Promising Tool for Assessing Inspiratory Effort in Ventilated Children
Airway Occlusion Maneuvers: A Promising Tool for Assessing Inspiratory Effort in Ventilated Children
The following is a summary of "Estimation of inspiratory effort using airway occlusion maneuvers in ventilated children: a secondary analysis of an ongoing randomized trial testing a lung and diaphragm protective ventilation strategy," published in the November...
Infrequent Use of EGDs in Emergency Airway Management: Insights from the NEAR Study
Infrequent Use of EGDs in Emergency Airway Management: Insights from the NEAR Study
The following is a summary of "Extraglottic device use is rare during emergency airway management: A National Emergency Airway Registry (NEAR) study," published in the October 2023 issue of Emergency Medicine by April, et al. Effective airway management is crucial...
Enhancing the Precision of RV-PA Coupling in Patients Undergoing TTVR Treatment
Enhancing the Precision of RV-PA Coupling in Patients Undergoing TTVR Treatment
The following is a summary of "Refining accuracy of RV–PA coupling in patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve treatment," published in the November 2023 issue of Cardiology by Sugiura et al. Right ventricular (RV) function assessment is a cornerstone of...
Age & Comorbidities Impact Hospitalization Risk for Older Adults With RSV
Age & Comorbidities Impact Hospitalization Risk for Older Adults With RSV
Almost all older adults hospitalized with RSV had at least one underlying medical condition, and severe RSV-related outcomes were common.
Low Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to ED Visits for Asthma in Young Children
Low Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to ED Visits for Asthma in Young Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic and educational opportunity are more likely to have lower rates of asthma-related emergency department visits among children younger than 5 years of age, according to a study...
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Medical Fiction: Harvey & His Process
Medical Fiction: Harvey & His Process
A perfectionist manager's obsession with control drives his team to their limits, until a tragic accident liberates them from his grip and brings them together.
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Making Sure You Find the Right Coverage
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Protecting Peer Review Committees
Protecting Peer Review Committees
The doctors who serve on peer review committees must speak and act freely without fear of retaliation, therefore members often receive legal protections.
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