This article discusses the challenges and nuances involved in using CAUTI and CLABSI rates as performance measures for hospitalists.

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting the legs. Reduced blood flow means that oxygen and other essential ...

THE determination of angiotensin by the method of Morris and Robinson 1 involves precipitation of blood with ethanol, desalting with absolute methanol, precipitation with dry ether, and assay on rats' ...

The absence of practice standards in vasoactive agent usage for acute decompensated heart failure has resulted in significant treatment variability across hospitals, potentially affecting patient ...

Objectives A rising incidence of septic shock as well as recommendations for early vasopressor initiation has increased the number of patients eligible for norepinephrine (NE). Traditionally, NE has ...

Impella 5.5 and Impella CP are the first left-sided, minimally invasive temporary mechanical circulatory support options for pediatric patients with symptomatic ADHF and cardiogenic shock DANVERS, ...

General ICU, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China Introduction: Metaraminol is a sympathomimetic amine vasopressor that can be administrated through a ...

Peripheral vasoactive drugs show a low rate of complications when delivered by a well-trained and experienced service, confirms the SPOTLESS study. No major or minor complications with morbidity were ...

We often underestimate the role strangers play in our lives. While our closest relationships with family and friends are undoubtedly vital, it’s important to recognize the unique contributions of ...