Sepsis & Infectious Disease Consultation
Evidence indicates that the use of severe sepsis and septic shock (SS/SS) treatment bundles is...
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Emergency
Antibiotic prescribing without documented indication in ambulatory care clinics: national cross sectional study
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To identify the frequency with which antibiotics are prescribed in the absence of a documented indication in the ambulatory care setting, to quantify the potential effect on assessments of appropriateness of...
Read MoreEarly Regional Anesthesia Effective for Extremity Injury Pain
When given soon after traumatic injury, regional anesthesia is valuable pain management intervention. TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Regional anesthesia may aid pain management if used soon after traumatic...
Read MoreSuicide 30 to 50 Times Higher After ED Visit for Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation
Findings seen among patients presenting with self-harm and suicidal ideation in California. TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department patients presenting with deliberate self-harm or suicidal ideation...
Read MoreFetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been approved to treat patients aged 18 years and older with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), the U.S. Food and Drug...
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