Search results for "Critical care"
Sulfonamide, cephalosporins linked with serious skin reactions in older patients
Relative to macrolides, sulfonamide and cephalosporins were each associated with a nearly threefold increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions in adults older than age 66 years, a study of residents in Ontario, Canada, found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/13/2.htm
13 Aug 2024
CAP presents challenges for clinicians
While not treating patients with pneumonia could be catastrophic, giving antibiotics to those who don't have it also causes harm.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/cap-presents-challenges-for-clinicians.htm
1 Jun 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Abnormal finding on a chest radiograph
A 31-year-old man is evaluated following an abnormal finding on a chest radiograph obtained as a part of pre-employment screening. He is a lifelong nonsmoker, his medical history is unremarkable, and he has no known respiratory or constitutional symptoms. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/02/3.htm
2 Jul 2024
Point-of-care and critical care ultrasound—register now for November course
The course uses cadavers, live models, simulations, and lectures to provide a comprehensive look at how ultrasound can effectively be used in point-of-care and critical care settings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/6.htm
11 Aug 2015
Point-of-care and critical care ultrasound—register now for November course
The course uses cadavers, live models, simulations, and lectures to provide a comprehensive look at how ultrasound can effectively be used in point-of-care and critical care settings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2015
Parsing periop predicaments
Due to a lack of evidence for best perioperative procedures, clinicians have debated for decades how to address circumstances such as stroke or atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/parsing-periop-predicaments.htm
1 Jul 2024
RSV present in 8.7% of outpatient COPD exacerbations, study finds
Of 310 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations at clinics in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands analyzed in a recent study, 27 were related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/2.htm
26 Mar 2024
Considerations about cannabis
As more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, hospital physicians are finding themselves caring for regular users more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/considerations-about-cannabis.htm
1 May 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for cough, wheezing
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a cough and wheezing occurring several times during the week, unrelated to exercise. She has a history of asthma that was previously well controlled with a budesonide inhaler. She is also taking albuterol five times weekly with good response. Following a physical exam, what treatment should be started?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/3.htm
26 Mar 2024
Treat COPD symptoms, solve problems
Effectively managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means staying up to date on medications, devices, and delivery techniques.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/treat-copd-symptoms-solve-problems.htm
1 Apr 2024